Impacts of Water Management and Climate Change on the Continental Shelf in West Florida
The continental shelf is the submerged portion of a continent and, as such, factors from the land, the ocean, and the atmosphere influence it. This…
Environment
Data Scientists Discover Lakes and Reservoirs Around the World Using New Methods
A first-of-its-kind comprehensive global dataset of the Earth’s lakes and reservoirs, demonstrating how they have changed over the past 30+ years, has been published by…
Understanding the Composition and Characteristics of Near-Infrared Reflective Pigments
Without enough trees, urban areas are much warmer than the surrounding countryside. This “urban heat island” effect is mostly caused by sunlight’s near-infrared (NIR) radiation…
Climate Crisis is Exacerbating Extreme Weather, according to New Report
We now have the clearest picture yet of how different the world is today as a result of climate change caused by humans. The United…
Greenland’s Polar Bears can Survive on astoundingly Small Sea Ice
“Pihoqahiak” means “ever-wandering one” in Inuit and refers to the polar bear, which is known to roam vast expanses of sea ice, sometimes plodding thousands…
Heat Stress has Increased Dramatically in World’s Cities
According to new research, exposure to dangerous levels of heat and humidity in cities around the world has increased dramatically over the last three decades.…
The UK’s Scorching Heatwave is just Getting Started
According to a new Met Office event summary, the UK’s recent extreme heat was far more intense and widespread than previous comparable heatwaves. This was…
Researchers discovered Exotic Tree Plantations can Disrupt Local Wildlife
Plantations are established for a variety of reasons, including the production of timber and firewood, soil and water conservation, and carbon sequestration. The role of…
North American Birds are not Fully Adapting to Climate Change
Some bird species in North America have not fully adjusted their distributions in response to ongoing climate change. The habitats of these birds have become…
Climate Change Adaptation Requires Proactive Approaches
Developing and providing access to the relevant information and tools required to meet these goals is one of the most difficult ongoing challenges in protecting…
Marine Biodiversity Grew as a Result of Earth’s Environmental Stability
Scientists discovered that modern ocean biodiversity, which is at its highest level ever, was attained by long-term stability of the position of so-called biodiversity hotspots,…
UN Experts Warn that the Number of Wildfires will Increase by 50% by 2100 and that Governments are Not Prepared
According to a new analysis by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal, climate change and land-use change are anticipated to increase wildfire frequency and…
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