Two years ago, former NASA climate scientist James Hansen and a number of colleagues laid out a dire scenario in which gigantic pulses of fresh water from
Our understanding of Earth — and how we’re changing it — just keeps expanding. Earth Day turns 48 today, April 22, and Google is celebrating it with
Biodiversity and Nature’s Contributions Continue Dangerous Decline, Scientists Warn Human well-being at risk. Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital
A new study says that even in the ‘unrealistic’ event of a total halt to the flow of agricultural chemicals the damage will persist for
Imagine a newly elected president of the United States calling in his inaugural speech for an “ecological civilization” that ensures “harmony between human and nature.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/05/climate/climate-change-children.html Add this to the list of decisions affected by climate change: Should I have children? It is not an easy time for people to
Fishing industry and environmentalists mull lawsuits EPA tried to delay report detailing chemicals’ harm to wildlife Commercial fishermen and environmental groups could file lawsuits
Vast 1.8m sq km fishing-free zone would protect species, such as penguins, leopard seals and whales, and help mitigate the effects of climate change. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jan/13/worlds-biggest-wildlife-reserve-planned-for-antarctica-in-global-campaign
Much news about the environment in 2017 focused on controversies over Trumpadministration actions, such as proposals to promote more use of coal and budget cuts at relevant federal