Expanded US Ocean Preserve to Be World’s Largest
Thousands of miles off America’s shores, an ocean preserve flush with rare seabirds, turtles and marine mammals will grow to roughly three times the size of California under a memorandum that President Barack Obama signed today.
Global Sea Levels Rose Up To Five Meters Per Century At The End Of The Last Five Ice Age
Land-ice decay at the end of the last five ice-ages caused global sea-levels to rise at rates of up to 5.5 metres per century, according to a new study.
A Tale of Two Poles
Arctic sea ice continued its long-term decline in 2014, as the ice reached its annual minimum extent on September 17, and was the sixth lowest recorded in the modern satellite era. Meanwhile, sea ice on the other side of the planet was headed in the opposite direction.
Climate Change Is ‘Single Biggest Risk’ to Global Economy
Addressing climate change is not only crucial for preserving the environment, it also makes good economic sense, some politicians and business leaders say.
Climate Change Concerns Weigh On Cape Home-Buying Decisions
Climate change has become a focal point in real estate discussions on Cape Cod. Increased awareness of rising sea levels, flood zones, and storm surge have potential buyers rethinking how close a relationship they want with the ocean.
Microplastic Pollution Discovered In St. Lawrence River Sediments
Microplastics have been discovered widely distributed across the bottom of the St. Lawrence River, the first time such pollutants have been found in freshwater sediments.
Do the Right Thing: Institutions Can Responsibly Divest from Fossil Fuels
The world is on track to dump 2.5 trillion tons of global warming pollution into the atmosphere by mid-century. Does that sound like an innocuous number? It’s not. It’s terrifying. It’s nearly 3 times what our planet can absorb without disastrous impacts.
Timelapse Of The Removal Of Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River, Video
Timelapse of the removal of Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River in Olympic National Park. The largest dam removal in history is complete.
“Sand Wars” Won At The 29th Gémeaux Awards, Canada
Sand-Wars won the PRIX GEMEAUX award for Best Documentary in the Nature and Sciences category, at the Academy of Canadian and Television (ACCT).