For remote sensing scientists who track the movement of smoke plumes, May 2023 has been a wild, memorable month due to extreme fire activity in northwestern Canada.
New Study: Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
A new study published in Science Advances today provides evidence that large-scale, offshore, and fully-protected marine areas (MPAs) protect biodiversity without negatively impacting fishing and food security.
Rocks Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet Reveal Surprising Past
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is shrinking, with many glaciers across the region retreating and melting at an alarming rate.
Mitigating Climate Change Through Restoration of Coastal Ecosystems
One of the primary drivers of climate change is excess greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Mapping the Conflict Between Farming and Biodiversity
It’s well known that producing foods such as beef can have an outsized footprint when it comes to carbon emissions.
Understanding Boiling to Help the Nuclear Industry and Space Missions
To launch extended missions in space, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is borrowing a page from the nuclear engineering industry: It is trying to understand how boiling works.
Trials Will Investigate if Rock Dust Can Combat Climate Crisiss
Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) are trialling an innovative approach to mitigating climate change and boosting crop yield in mid-Wales.
Microplastics are Harming Gut Health
Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years.
Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C Would Save Billions From Dangerously Hot Climate
Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures by 2100, new research suggests.
Shanghai Sees Hottest May Weather on Record
Shanghai recorded its highest May temperature ever amid an extended stretch of sweltering spring heat.