Mass stranding of pilot whales both on Us and Uk’s Beaches
More than 20 whales are thought to have died after becoming stranded off the coast of Fife, Scotland, while on the other side of the Atlantic, more than 20 pilot whales came ashore on a South Florida beach…
Environmental activism gains a foothold in China
Protesters have pushed green issues on to the state agenda, despite a predictably heavy-handed response.
The Fatal Shore, Awash in Plastic
A recent typhoon off Hong Kong washed half a dozen shipping containers overboard, and it wasn’t long before the cargo, 150 tons of tiny plastic beads, began washing up on the beaches. Local fish farmers also started finding the plastic in the stomachs of their fish…
Carbon Release from Collapsing Coastal Permafrost, Arctic Siberia
Thermal collapse of the carbon-rich, permafrost-covered coasts may accelerate with warming of the Arctic climate.
Rhode Island’s Eroding Coast: A Serious Problem
Rhode Island’s coastline is in a natural and constant state of flux. The coastline is altered most during big storms such as hurricanes and nor’easters. High waves wash away or damage dunes that protect land further inland.
Peru Seizes 16,000 Dried Seahorses Headed to Asia
Police in Peru have seized more than 16,000 dried seahorses which were to be exported illegally to Asian countries.
Scientists Explore Changing Arctic Ocean
Scientists are setting sail on August 25 to study ocean acidification in the Arctic and what this means for the future survival of marine and terrestrial organisms. The Arctic Ocean is one of the most vulnerable places on the planet for acidification, yet it is the least-explored ocean.
New Climate History Adds to Understanding of Recent Antarctic Peninsula Warming
Results published this week by a team of polar scientists from Britain, Australia and France adds a new dimension to our understanding of Antarctic Peninsula climate change and the likely causes of the break-up of its ice shelves.
Shanghai: Most Vulnerable Major City to Flood Risk
Shanghai is the most vulnerable major city in the world to serious flooding, a study suggests.