Seasonal forecasts challenged by Pacific Ocean warming
Research has found global warming will make it more difficult to predict multi-year global climate variations, a consequence of changes to long-term climate variability...
Believing in climate change doesn’t mean you are preparing for climate change
Researchers found that although coastal homeowners may perceive a worsening of climate change-related hazards, these attitudes are largely unrelated to a homeowner's expectations of...
Global warming hits sea creatures hardest
Global warming has caused twice as many ocean-dwelling species as land-dwelling species to disappear from their habitats, a unique study found. The greater vulnerability...
Ocean studies look at microscopic diversity and activity across entire planet
Two new articles use samples and data collected during the Tara Oceans Expedition to analyze current ocean diversity across the planet, providing a baseline...
Climate crisis is causing lakes to shrink
Climate change is impacting not only the oceans, but also large inland lakes. As the world's largest lake, the Caspian Sea is a perfect...
Yesterday’s Silk Road could be tomorrow’s environmental superhighway
While China is building a gigantic modern-day upgrade of the famed ancient Silk Road resplendent in global cooperation in the name of economic expansion,...
Sharks help prevent climate change
Over fishing and shark finning may result on more greenhouse gasses and increased climate change, researchers suggest. Their new paper demonstrates the importance of...
New approach needed to address Anthropocene risk
A team of international researchers suggest adopting a holistic approach to understanding environmental risks.
Drought-tolerant species thrive despite returning rains in the Sahel
Following the devastating droughts in the 70s and 80s in the Sahel region south of the Sahara desert, vegetation has now recovered. What surprised...
Future climate changes in nature reserves
The Earth's nature reserves are set to be affected by future climate change in very different ways. Detailed local knowledge of climate change impacts...
Latest news
Popular Articles
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
Link to full source:...
Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
Link to full source: Do you see a devil...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
Link to full source:...
10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...