For Hurricane Victims, Prolonged Disruption of Utilities, Limited Preparation Lead to Longer Recovery Times
Hurricane Nicholas hit as New Orleans and other Gulf Coast
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Green Crab Spreading Rapidly on West Coast Despite Lack of Genetic Diversity
The green crab, Carcinus maenas, is considered a globally distributed
PosiGen Deploys Solar Power to Hurricane Ida Victims in Louisiana
South Louisiana communities hit hard by Hurricane Ida are now
Mountaintop Mining Causes 40% Loss of Aquatic Biodiversity
Trickling down over rocks, surrounded by wildflowers and ferns, Appalachian
Oklahoma Troops Support Ida Response in Louisiana
More than 350 Oklahoma Guardsmen arrived in Louisiana Wednesday and
Warming Atlantic Drives Right Whales Towards Extinction
Warming oceans have driven the critically endangered North Atlantic right
We Can Expect More Emissions From Oil Refineries in the Near-Term Future, Analysis Finds
A global inventory has revealed that CO2 emissions from oil
The Nature Conservancy Sets Goal of Protecting 30% of America by 2030
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental nonprofit working to
Reconnecting the People, Plants and Animals of the UC San Diego’s Kendall-Frost Marsh
The University of California San Diego’s Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh
Another Majestic Lion Was Killed in Zimbabwe, Allegedly by an American Hunter
A majestic lion named Mopane was allegedly killed by an
Warming Oceans Rob Fish of Ability to Both Move and Adapt to Cope
Many commonly-eaten fish could face extinction as warming oceans due
Dryer, Warmer Night Air Is Making Some Western Wildfires More Active at Night
Firefighters have reported that Western wildfires are starting earlier in
Scientists Anticipated Alaska Quake, but When and Where Proved Elusive
An 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $7.7 Million for Earth & Environmental Systems Modeling
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $7.7 million in funding for
Giant Pandas Status Downgraded From ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’
Pandas must be quite familiar to you all. But it
California’s Carbon Mitigation Efforts May Be Thwarted by Climate Change Itself
To meet an ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2045,
Actions in Coming Decade Will Determine Whether Coral Reefs Survive
An international group of researchers representing thousands of coral scientists
Researchers and Public Health Officials Need to Learn From Each Other About Wastewater Surveillance
Because the virus that causes COVID-19 – SARS-CoV-2 – can
Removal of Barred Owls Slows Decline of Iconic Spotted Owls in Pacific Northwest
A 17-year study in Oregon, Washington and California found that
Team at Northern Arizona University Awarded $2M NSF Grant to Teach Virtual Explorers About Permafrost and Arctic Climate Change
Scientists at Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, the Arizona
Nearly 20 Percent of Globally Important Intact Forest Landscapes Overlap With Concessions for Extractive Industries
A new study from WCS and WWF reveals that nearly
Shark Week 2021: How Large Marine Predators Use the Twilight Zone to Thrive, and Survive
Sharks are some of the largest fish in the ocean,
Hurricane Hunters Wrap Up Tropical Storm Elsa Reconnaissance
The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters
Study Finds an Oil Spill in the Canadian Arctic Could Be Devastating for the Environment and Indigenous Peoples
The growing rate of ice melt in the Arctic due
Hunting, Hidden Deaths Led to Estimated 30% Reduction in Wisconsin’s Wolf Population
About 100 additional wolves died over the winter in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Energy Awards $45.5 Million for Projects to Advance Biotechnology Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $45.5 million for
Orphaned Baby Beavers Crisscross NYS for Treatment at Cornell
A litter of beaver kits traversed more of New York
Space, Exercise May Be Critical to Drylot Beef Heifer Reproduction
Space and exercise could be almost as important as food
Climate Warming Can Influence Fungal Communities on Oak Leaves Across the Growing Season
Climate warming plays a larger role than plant genes in
Climate Change Leads to Unprecedented Rocky Mountain Wildfires
Last fall, the Mullen fire west of Laramie raged for
Between 1990 and 2015 Alone, Up to 100 Million Tons of Trash Are Believed to Have Entered the Oceans
Plastic bottles drifting in the sea; bags in the stomachs
Hope for Critically Endangered Gorillas in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Why Arctic Soil Can Go Slip-Sliding Away
Slow-moving arctic soils form patterns that, from a distance, resemble
G20 Education Ministers Urged to Back Quality Climate Education Ahead of UN COP26 Conference in Glasgow
Education Ministers from across the globe are being urged to
Seabirds Face Dire Threats From Climate Change, Human Activity — Especially in Northern Hemisphere
Many seabirds in the Northern Hemisphere are struggling to breed
Biodiversity Devastation: Human-Driven Decline Requires Millions of Years of Recovery
A new study shows that the current rate of biodiversity
Greenhouse Gas and Aerosol Emissions Are Lengthening and Intensifying Droughts
Greenhouse gases and aerosol pollution emitted by human activities are
Genetic Analysis of Leopards Revises Current Interpretation of Their Natural History, Migrations, and Future Vulnerability
They are some of the most beautiful, and elusive, animals
Study Finds 6⁰C Cooling on Land During the Last Ice Age, With Implications About Future Global Warming
Low-to-mid latitude land surfaces at low elevation cooled on average
Earthquake Early Warnings Launch in Washington, Completing West Coast-Wide Shakealert System
When the Big One hits, the first thing Washington residents
Ice Core Chemistry Study Expands Insight Into Sea Ice Variability in Southern Hemisphere
Sea ice cover in the Southern Hemisphere is extremely variable,
Antarctic Ice Sheet Is More Likely to Remain Stable if Paris Climate Agreement Is Met
The Antarctic ice sheet is much less likely to become
Human Behavior Must Be Factored Into Climate Change Analyses
A new Cornell University-led study examines how temperature affects fishing
Icebreaker’s Cyclone Encounter Reveals Faster Sea Ice Decline
In August 2016 a massive storm on par with a
Burning the Forest, Not Just the Trees
Wildfires don’t only damage the visible parts of plants. They
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to Launch New Center for Ocean and Climate Research
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announced the establishment of the Francis
For Over 100 Years Fire Suppression Policies Have Led to a Dangerous Build-Up of Brush and Unhealthy Trees
A diverse coalition representing tribes, ranchers and conservationists announced strong
Historic Theatres and Other Nonprofits to Receive Grants for Green Building Infrastructure Improvements
Southface, a leading environmental and community development nonprofit, is pleased
Commercial and Military Activities in the Arctic Ocean Are Hazardous to Global Health
The Arctic Ocean is our world’s air conditioner and life
Earthquakes Continued After COVID-19-Related Oil and Gas Recovery Shutdown
When hydraulic fracturing operations ground to a halt last spring
