How Do We Identify Climate Change? – WWF Wild Classroom

Earth - As seen by Luca Parmitano on the ISS (Underway In Ireland via CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Flickr).

What’s the difference between weather, climate, and climate change? We often hear about the threats posed by climate change and its effects on people and the environment. But before addressing how to tackle it, it’s important to understand the basics: what climate is, how it differs from weather, and how the two are connected. Discover how to identify signs of climate change in your area and start conversations that promote a more resilient future…

How the Himalayas Changed the World – PBS Eons

Sunrise on the Annapurna Range from Bandipur, Nepal © 2024 Deepika Shrestha Ross

The rise of the Himalayas affected more than just the immediate area. Turns out, we may have them to thank for everything from the rise of giant flightless birds in Madagascar; to the disappearance of plants from Antarctica; to the expansion of the great grasslands of North America, and more…

Long Story Shorts: How Does Fish Poop Keep Our World in Balance? – Hakai Institute

Screenshot from Long Story Shorts: How Does Fish Poop Keep Our World in Balance? by Hakai Institute via Youtube.

You might be asking yourself, What does fish poop have to do with the health of the ocean and our planet? Well, gross or not, that fish poop plays a big role in something called the carbon cycle. Watch this video to find out—then think about everything else that goes number two in the deep blue and you’ll see how all that poop can help keep the Earth in balance…

Ocean Wonders: Slumber in the Sea – Hakai Institute

Screenshot from Hakai Institute's "Ocean Wonders: Slumber in the Sea" via Youtube.

Though we’re still not sure exactly why we and other animals snooze, we do know that sleep can look very different for creatures living underwater. Follow us down into the deep to discover how dozing in the ocean can be more bizarre than your wildest dreams…