Overfishing Leads to a 50% Decline in Shark and Ray Populations Since 1970, New Study Reveals
A new analysis published last Thursday in the journal Science
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New Study Identifies Key Traits Linked to Bird Extinctions, Highlighting Urgent Need for Conservation Efforts
Looking to inform the conservation of critically endangered bird species,
Elephant Seal Population Struggles After Devastating H5N1 Outbreak in Argentina: Only a Third of Expected Returns
The sounds of barking elephant seals are again in the
National Geographic Society Introduces the Museum of Exploration
National Geographic Society announced the launch of the National Geographic
Journey Into Panda Ridge: Panda Camera Launches at the San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo launched its giant panda live camera,
Discovery About Ice Layer Formation in Ice Sheets Can Improve Sea Level Rise Predictions
A newly discovered mechanism for the flow and freezing of
New Study Sheds Light on Persistence and Fate of Organic Carbon in the Ocean
Large quantities of carbon are stored across the environment as
Study Reveals Canadian Wildfires Are Affecting U.S. Air Quality and Raising Health Concerns
Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing
Countries Urged to Strengthen Protection of Antarctic Peninsula and Krill Fishery
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) is urging governments
Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Flies Into Category 5 Hurricane Beryl for Data Collection Missions
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, a component of the Air
Ocean Acidification Turns Fish Off Coral Reefs
A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea
Corps of Engineers Updated on Hawaii Wildfire Recovery
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th
Electrical Engineer Explores Arctic’s Frigid Environment for Innovative Naval Project
Off the north coast of Alaska in the Beaufort Sea,
Genomic Study Reveals Breakthrough in Enhancing Disease Resistance in Strawberries
Globally, strawberries are gravely affected by Macrophomina phaseolina, a soilborne fungal pathogen
Expert Says Fireflies Aren’t Going Extinct, but Their Numbers Are Dwindling
For many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign
Surf Clams Off the Coast of Virginia Reappear – and Rebound
The Atlantic surfclam, an economically valuable species that is the
U.S. Department of Energy Reports Chart Path for East Coast Offshore Wind to Support a Reliable, Affordable Electricity System
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released findings from the
U.S. House Health Committee Highlights FDA Modernization Act 3.0 to Require FDA to Implement Animal Testing Reforms Passed by 14 Months Ago
Today, the Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action,
Cold-Resistant Bacteria Found in the Arctic Can Degrade Crude Oil
Biologists from the Research Center of Biotechnology and RUDN University
Scientists Designed a Successful Measure to Mitigate the Impacts of Hydropower on Freshwater Fish
Climate change has increased the demand for renewable energy sources,
In Coastal Communities, Sea Level Rise May Leave Some Isolated
Amid the threat of dramatic sea level rise, coastal communities
Cows: The Surprising Heroes in the Battle Against Climate Change
Cows emit a gas called methane, which has an impact
First Study of its Kind Reveals Impact of River Sediment on US Coastline
As sea level continues to rise, threatening ecosystems, communities and
COP 28: Achieving a Pragmatic Energy Transition With Advanced Engines and Renewable Biofuels
The assessment of progress toward meeting international climate change goals,
Four Out of Five Miami-Dade County Residents May Face Disruption or Displacement Due to Sea-Level Rise
A recent study has analyzed the impact of sea-level rise
Ponds Release More Greenhouse Gas Than They Store
Though human-made ponds both sequester and release greenhouse gases, when
Reefs Made From Culled Trees Can Help Kickstart Sea Life in Threatened Waters
Reefs, whether natural or man-made, are hotspots of marine biodiversity.
Human Activities May Be Harming Bee Communication, Putting Struggling Colonies at Risk
New analysis suggests that human activities can hinder effective communication
Pollution Remains Top Environmental Concern for Americans
A recent survey conducted by Reputation Leaders in May 2023
Biden Administration Proposes New Rule Mandating 90% Cuts to Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On Thursday, President Biden announced a proposed new climate rule
More Frequent Hurricanes Raise Risk to U.S. East and Gulf Coasts
Hurricanes will become stronger and strike more often on the
Ocean Surface Tipping Point Could Accelerate Climate Change
The oceans help to limit global warming by soaking up
Climate Change Could Cause Mass Exodus of Tropical Plankton
The tropical oceans are home to the most diverse plankton
Loss of Glaciers Faster Than Expected
How will our glaciers change during the 21st century? In
Study Identifies New Cause of Melting Antarctic Ice Shelves
Researchers have discovered a process that can contribute to the
EPA-devised Allocation Assigns 99.9% of Responsibility for Passaic River Contamination to Occidental Chemical Corporation
A group of more than 80 private and publicly-traded companies,
Synthetic Fibers Discovered in Antarctic Air, Seawater, Sediment and Sea Ice as the ‘Pristine’ Continent Becomes a Sink for Plastic Pollution
As nations meet in Uruguay to negotiate a new Global
Global Warming in the Arctic Increases Megafires on the Permafrost
The Siberian Arctic experienced an unusual number of fires in
Scientists Find First Evidence That Marine Conservation Mitigates Climate Change
Marine protected areas act as a safeguard for oceans, seas,
Gray Whale Numbers Continue Decline; NOAA Fisheries Will Continue Monitoring
The population also produced the fewest calves on record this
Marine Phytoplankton Gets by With a Little Help From Its Bacteria Friends
Phytoplankton is almost as old as Earth — about 3
Mexican Mangroves Have Been Capturing Carbon for 5,000 Years
Researchers have identified a new reason to protect mangrove forests:
Climate Models Unreliable in Predicting Wave Damage to Coral Reefs, Say Scientists
Climate models are unreliable when it comes to predicting the
Antarctica’s Ice Shelves Could Be Melting Faster Than We Thought
A new model developed by Caltech and JPL researchers suggests
Dry Lightning Sparks Some of the Most Destructive and Costly Wildfires in California, Study Finds
A new study has found dry lightning outbreaks are the
Climate-Induced Changes Endanger Future of North American Coastal Ecosystems
For the generations who grew up watching Finding Nemo, it might
Supervolcano Study Finds CO2 Emissions Key to Avoiding Climate Disasters
The speed and volume of carbon dioxide emitted from supervolcanoes
Air Pollution Caused 2,780 Deaths, Illnesses, and IQ Loss in Children in Massachusetts in 2019, Researchers Report
Air pollution remains a silent killer in Massachusetts, responsible for
Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Puts Human Health and Ecology at Risk
The Supreme Court has curtailed the ability of the Environmental
Rising Temperatures May Cause a Rise in Carbon Dioxide, but This Does Not Refute Human-caused Climate Change
Scientists have known that Earth’s climate has changed dramatically over
