Sea urchin Larvae are killed by Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is a major problem for marine ecosystems, including the larvae of sea urchins. When plastic debris enters the ocean, it can be ingested…
Environmental Science
Experts advocate for more Financial Support for Carbon Dioxide Removal
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) refers to a set of technologies that remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, with the goal of reducing the concentration…
In 20 Years, Seafloor Deposition of Microplastics has Tripled
It is well known that microplastics, which are small plastic particles that are less than 5mm in size, are a major environmental pollutant. They can…
Climate Change could Devastate the World’s Oceans
There is compelling scientific evidence that climate change is causing significant changes in the world’s oceans. These changes are having a negative impact on marine…
Ocean Health is Chronicled in Marine Plankton
Marine plankton play an important role in the health of the ocean ecosystem and can provide insight into the overall health of the planet. Plankton…
Under Yellowstone, Researchers Have Discovered an Oddity
Hundreds of kilometers underneath Yellowstone’s supervolcano and the larger Western United States region is a huge lump of liquidized, carbon-rich material. It is enormous, covering…
Weather Anomalies result from Ozone Depletion over the North Pole
Ozone depletion and climate change have traditionally been regarded as separate environmental issues with little in common other than their global reach. The atmosphere –…
Forecasting wave Damage to Coral Reefs using Climate Models is Problematic
The greatest global threat to coral reef ecosystems is climate change. Scientific evidence now clearly shows that the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans are warming and…
Strong Hurricanes Gain Momentum in Europe
Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, making them unusual in Europe. The jet stream occasionally diverts hurricanes born in tropical Atlantic waters northwest, but they…
National Migration study finds that Americans are Flocking to Fire
According to one of the greatest studies of U.S. migration and natural disasters, Americans are moving away from many of the U.S. counties most severely…
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