Major Fires are becoming more likely as the Air becomes Drier A wildfire is an unintentional fire that starts in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires are often started by humans…
Weather Impacts of Climate Change include altered Lightning Patterns Climate change is warming the air, allowing it to hold more moisture, and both of these factors can increase the likelihood of thunderstorms. Scientists predicted…
Oxygen Loss in Lakes is Exacerbated by Climate Change According to new research, a constantly warming world is causing extended late-summer weeks of water stratification in lakes, resulting in oxygen deprivation in the water…
Climate Change Risks could be Reduced with the Right Amount of Geoengineering According to new research, injecting the right amount of sulphur dioxide into Earth’s upper atmosphere to artificially thicken the layer of light-reflecting aerosol particles could…
Alarming Ecosystem Degradation of the River Thames Since the 1960s Found by Mussel Survey Scientists re-surveyed the River Thames in 1964 and discovered a 95% drop in mussel populations, with one species the depressed river mussel being completely extinct.…
Environmental Education Environmental education is a process that allows people to learn about environmental issues, solve problems, and take action to help the environment. It refers to…
Focus on Populations rather than Species to save Nature Human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are warming the world, putting many of the planet’s plants and animals under stress. Because of this stress, many scientists believe…
Scientists create a new Method for Measuring Ozone Layer Recovery The Earth’s ozone layer shields all life from the sun’s harmful radiation. However, human emissions of certain harmful chemicals began to affect the number of…
Genetic Diversity and the Variety of Tree Species benefit Forests Simply put, biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal species found in a given area. The greater the number and diversity of healthy, native…
Plastic Additives Harm Coral Reproduction Processes and Pollute the Sea, According to Research The influence of plastic additives on the reproductive process and larval development of corals and other commonly found animals in the coral reef of Eilat…
Preserving an important Freshwater Resource now can Reduce Global Warming Climate change is already having an impact on people’s access to water around the world, causing more severe droughts and floods. One of the primary…
Major Warming Effects are caused by Arctic Vegetation Changes in arctic landscapes caused by climate change are important to local people and animals in terms of food, fuel, culture, and habitat. Because many…