Climate Change
Ocean Heat Waves Linked to Rise in Whale Entanglements
Whales searching for food near California during recent marine heat events became ensnared in fishing gear
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Climate Change
NOAA Gets Go-Ahead to Study Controversial Climate Plan B
Government climate scientists will study two geoengineering proposals to counteract global warming
Climate Change
Carbon Capture: Solved by Software?
The approach of burying CO2 emissions deep underground has struggled to be economically viable, but that could be changing
Climate Change
Past Racist “Redlining” Practices Increased Climate Burden on Minority Neighborhoods
Such areas face a disproportionate risk of heat-related impacts and exposure to air pollution
Catastrophic Australian Bushfires Derail Research
But scientists see chance to control invasive species and study ecosystem disruption
The 2010s Were the Hottest Decade—the 2020s Will Top Them
By the mid-2030s, global temperatures will likely top 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels
Environment
Antarctic Is Ripe for Invasive Species
Mussels and crabs are two of the creatures most likely to invade Antarctica in the next 10 years, a panel of scientists say. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Climate Change
Earth Had Its Second Warmest Year in Recorded History in 2019
The six warmest years in recorded history have been the past six: 2014–2019
Climate Change
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: A New Climate-Related Threat from Above
As the climate changes and glaciers melt, a lesser-known threat lurks in alpine areas: glacial lake outburst floods. These events happen rapidly, releasing huge amounts of water with little or no warning...
EARTH
Frozen in Dwindling Ice, a Historic Expedition Finds a “New Arctic”
Over the first leg of the trip, scientists say they are already learning how much humans have altered the polar region
Policy
Trump Administration Moves to Limit Climate Reviews for Federal Projects
The changes would underestimate the true contributions to global warming of fossil fuel infrastructure and other projects
Climate Change
Natural Gas Use Is Rising: Is that Good News or Bad News for the Climate?
It’s a little of both for now, but in the long run, it’s bad
Australia’s Bushfires Have Likely Devastated Wildlife—and the Impact Will Only Get Worse
The large, intense fires have threatened more than 800 million animals in the state of New South Wales alone, according to one estimate
Report Detailing U.S. Threats Ignores Climate Change
The annual FEMA summary is at odds with government research showing that warming is exacerbating natural disasters
As Fires Rage, Australia Pushes to Emit More Carbon
Critics say a loophole in carbon accounting undermines the Paris Agreement to limit global warming
Climate Change
To Ease Climate Anxiety, Reconnect with the Rhythms of the Seasons
It’s a way to restore a feeling of control and a sense of well-being
Climate Change
These Are the Biggest Climate Questions for the New Decade
The 2010s brought major climate science advances, but researchers still want to pin down estimates of Arctic melt and sea-level rise
Ocean Acidification Threatens the U.S. Economy
A new federal report points to major potential losses in key fisheries and protective coral reefs
Climate Change
The Top 10 Weather and Climate Stories of 2019
Near-record Arctic melting, a bountiful but deadly monsoon and three highly destructive tropical cyclones highlight the earth’s second warmest year on record...
To Store Renewable Energy, Try Freezing Air
Such energy storage technology could help relieve congested transmission lines in places like Vermont
