Mangroves Can Counter Ocean Acidification, Study Reveals
Researchers discovered that mangrove forests can buffer ocean acidification because they are known to increase the alkalinity of the waters surrounding these ecosystems. The alkaline solutions can counter acidification
We can’t ignore the rising sea; By Orrin H. Pilkey
In the U.S., North Carolina stands alone in doing basically nothing of consequence in sea level rise planning and even discourages state employees from mentioning global climate change. Instead, the response of North Carolina has been to hold the shoreline in place at great cost and even encourage further development…
Could Seismic Tests Harm Fish?
Eight companies are currently seeking to conduct seismic surveys in areas off the southern Atlantic coast between Delaware and Florida to look for oil and natural gas resources.
Antarctic CO2 Hit 400 PPM For First Time in 4 Million Years
We’re officially living in a new world. Carbon dioxide has been steadily rising since the start of the Industrial Revolution, setting a new high year after year. There’s a notable new entry to the record books. The last station on Earth without a 400 parts per million (ppm) reading has reached it.
Dead Sea drying: A new low-point for Earth
The Dead Sea is gradually shrinking under the heat of the Middle Eastern sun. For those who live on its shores it’s a slow-motion crisis – but finding extra water to sustain the sea will be a huge challenge.
Climate scientists urge Obama to rule out more Arctic oil and gas exploration
In a letter being delivered to the White House on Thursday, nearly 400 international scientists called on President Obama to rule out further expansion of oil and gas exploration in Arctic waters under US control.
Parts of Philippines may submerge due to global warming
More than 167,000 hectares of coastland – about 0.6% of the country’s total area – are projected to go underwater in the Philippines, especially in low-lying island communities.
Fishing For Bright Spots in a World of Sick Reefs
An unprecedented ecological analysis of fish survey findings from more than 2,500 reefs worldwide revealed that the Muluk villagers of Karkar Island, Papua New Guinea, do better jobs than almost anybody of managing fish stocks for the long term bounties they can provide.
May goes down as Earth’s hottest on record: NASA
May’s temperatures broke global records yet again, as the northern hemisphere finishes its hottest spring on record, statistics released Tuesday by NASA showed.