A pair of satellite images acquired almost 50 years apart reveals striking changes to the glaciers and ice caps in northwest Greenland.
High Plant Diversity Is Often Found in the Smallest of Areas
It might sound weird, but it's true: the steppes of Eastern Europe are home to a similar number of plant species as the regions of the Amazon rainforest.
Impact of Megafires on Estuaries: World-First Study
Climate change is increasing the extent and severity of wildfires around the world.
Climate Anxiety an Important Driver for Climate Action – New Study
The first-ever detailed study of climate anxiety among the UK adult population suggests that whilst rates are currently low, people’s fears about the future of the planet might be an important trigger for action when it comes to adapting our high-carbon lifestyles to become more environmentally friendly.
Giant Viruses in Climate-Endangered Arctic Epishelf Lake
Less than 500 miles from the North Pole, the Milne Fiord Epishelf Lake is a unique freshwater lake that floats atop the Arctic Ocean, held in place only by a coating of ice.
American River Basin Study Finds That Increasing Temperatures and Changing Precipitation Will Impact Basin Through Rest of 21st Century
The study highlights a changing climate's impact to water resources and recommends evaluating adaptation strategies to address these vulnerabilities to the water supply.
Getting to The Bottom of The Arctic Sea Ice Decline: Investigation of Heat Movement near The North Pole and Under the Arctic Sea Ice
Sea ice levels in the Arctic Ocean are rapidly declining, thanks to global warming.
Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica Should Include Young Emperor Penguins, Scientists Say
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and European research institutions are calling for better protections for juvenile emperor penguins, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing the species under the Endangered Species Act and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) considers...
Devastating Floods in Pakistan
Since mid-June 2022, Pakistan has been drenched by extreme monsoon rains that have led to the country’s worst flooding in a decade.
Oxford to Host Net Zero Technology Summit
A summit at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government will explore and map how innovation can help the world to net zero, faster.