Climate Change Occurring Ten Times Faster Than at Any Time in Past 65 Million Years
The planet is undergoing one of the largest changes in climate since the dinosaurs went extinct. But what might be even more troubling for humans, plants and animals is the speed of the change.
Glacial Outwash Plain Shoreline, South-Central Iceland; By Albert C. Hine, Jon C. Boothroyd & Dag Nummedal
Iceland is an island hot-spot built up by abnormally high volcanic activity on the North Atlantic mid-ocean ridge probably resulting from a mantle plume that detached from the Earth’s outer core/mantle boundary millions of years ago.
Grenada, Museo Subacuatico Del Arte, off the coast of Cancún; By Jason deCaires Taylor
Grenada, is an image from Jason deCaires Taylor.
La Réunion Island Bans Surfing And Plans Shark Kill
Reunion Island is known for its world-class waves, pristine swimming beaches and, in recent years, shark attacks. In response to the surge of attacks, government officials have banned surfing outside of the island’s lagoons until October 1 of this year, and plan to cull 90 sharks.
Hurricane Tips From Cuba
Cuba consistently weathers Category 4 and 5 hurricanes with relatively few casualties.
Timeline: A Look At Extreme Weather And Climate Event In 2013
This timeline gives us a picture of what a warmer world can bring. The science linking extreme events to global warming continues to become stronger. If we want to reverse the trends that we are seeing, we must not only invest in disaster relief and prevention, but also significantly curb global greenhouse gases.
Hawaii Ocean Debris Could Fill 18-Wheeler
In an area of Hawaii, far removed from most human habitation, a recent cleanup effort yielded an 18-wheeler’s worth of human debris, consisted largely of derelict fishing gear and all sorts of plastic, during a 19-day anti-pollution campaign this year.
Smaller-Than-Expected Gulf Dead Zone, Yet Still Massive
NOAA-supported scientists found a large Gulf of Mexico oxygen-free or hypoxic “dead” zone, but not as large as had been predicted.
Warm Weather Sees Boom In UK Jellyfish Blooms
Researchers say that the recent spell of warm weather has seen a rapid increase in jellyfish blooms around Britain’s coasts.