Big-Boned Chickens May Be Humans' Geologic Legacy
Millions of years from now, the geologic record of the "Anthropocene" will be littered with plastics, yes, but also chicken bones. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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The Arctic Is Breaking Climate Records, Altering Weather Worldwide
The Arctic climate is shattering record after record, altering weather worldwide
Little Aphids Ride Big Ones to Safety
When trouble lurks, juvenile aphids drop off of the plants they're eating and hitch a ride on bigger aphid escapees.
Trump Administration Redefines "Waters of the U.S."
New rules would cut protections for intermittent streams and some wetlands
Extreme Events "Virtually Impossible" without Warming
Marine heat waves, drought and heavy rains in 2017 all bore the fingerprints of climate change
As Winters Warm, Blood-Sucking Ticks Drain Moose Dry
Researchers across New England and Canada scramble to protect the iconic species from growing parasite populations
U.S. Stands with Russia and Saudi Arabia against Climate Science
At a meeting to coordinate climate action, the nations thwarted recognition of a recent report expressing the urgency of reducing emissions
Utah's Deserts Are Bee Hotspots
The Trump administration is shrinking Utah's desert monuments, stripping some federal protections for wild pollinators. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Researchers Decry "Misrepresented" Findings in Fuel-Efficiency Rollback Plan
The Trump administration analysis to justify the rule change made several major errors, a new study says
CO2 Emissions Reached an All-Time High in 2018
The uptick follows several years of relatively flat emissions, underscoring the urgency of climate action
Freshwater Is Getting Saltier, Threatening People and Wildlife
Road de-icing, industrial activity and other culprits are pushing salt levels in rivers and streams to alarming levels
Bees Get Stung by Decision to Scale Back National Monument
The rich flower diversity of Grand Staircase-Escalante supports hundreds of species of bees
Heavy Rains and Hurricanes Clear a Path for Supercharged Mold
Warmer temperatures and rising CO2 can also ramp up some fungal toxins and allergens
Warming Waters Could Make Sharks "Right-Handed"--and Deadlier
New findings reveal how rising ocean temperatures could boost sharks’ thinking, potentially disrupting food chains
Sponge Cities Can Limit Urban Floods and Droughts
Restoring natural water flows in cities can lessen the impacts of floods and droughts
The Ocean's Wilderness Areas Are Smaller Than You Think--and They're Disappearing Fast
Just 13 percent of the ocean remains largely untouched by human activity
Blue Whales Have Changed Their Tune
In the last few decades blue whale calls have been getting lower in pitch—and a rebound in their numbers may be the reason. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Renewable Quotas Don't Cut CO2 Emissions on Their Own
Incentives for renewables must be accompanied by phasing out fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gases
Nations Are Not Reducing Emissions Quickly Enough to Meet 2C Target
The “emissions gap” is widening as the window to take action narrows
Smart Meters Speed Showers
Smart meters on showerheads encouraged hotel guests to conserve—even though they personally saved no money. Christopher Intagliata reports.