South Africa Tribute
Nelson Mandela took the long view of South Africa. He saw the potential for prosperity and peace through equality during a time of repression, turmoil, and inequality. In tribute to Mandela, astronaut Chris Hadfield offered up his version of South Africa’s long view. “As the world pauses to lay Nelson Mandela to rest, we salute the power of connections.”
Indians in Brazil Protest Tapajós Dams
Mundurukú Indians made the trek to the capital of Brazil to demand the right to prior consultation in order to block the Tapajós hydroelectric dam.
Evidence of Mass Extinction Associated With Climate Change 375 Million Years Ago
Researchers have found evidence for catastrophic oceanographic events associated with climate change and a mass extinction 375 million years ago that devastated tropical marine ecosystems.
New Evidence For Assessing Tsunami Risk From Very Large Volcanic Island Landslides
The risk posed by tsunami waves generated by Canary Island landslides may need to be re-evaluated, according to new study.
Better Protection for Mangroves With Models for Successful Seedling Establishment
Seedlings of mangroves do not have an easy time to get established. Many forces of nature work against their anchorage in the soil.
Photographer Clark Little’s New Book: Taking An Ocean Beating To Get The Perfect Wave
Clark Little has made a career getting pounded by massive waves over and over and over again, and it’s absolutely awesome.
Drilling Will Cost the Arctic its Wildness
The Arctic has long repelled most industrial development, despite vast reserves of oil and gas. However, Arctic’s ability to foil human incursions is beginning to change as the surrounding region warms twice as fast as the rest of the globe.
Communities of Southern Chesapeake Bay Find Sea Level Rise Heightened by Sinking Land
Communities and coastal habitats in the southern Chesapeake Bay region face increased flooding because, as seawater levels are rising in the bay, the land surface is also sinking. A new USGS report concludes that intensive groundwater withdrawals are a major cause of the sinking land, that contributes to flooding risks in the region.
Marine Plastic Pollution: The Threat Pervading Australia’s Waters
The waters around Australia are riddled with more than 4,000 tiny pieces of plastic per square kilometre, posing a threat to marine life and humans, new research has found.