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D.C. Cherry Blossoms Begin First Phase of Development
On average, D.C.'s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather...
How countries define climate action in Paris Agreement pledges, and why a standard format could help assess outcomes
As the world grapples with how to tackle climate change, countries that signed the Paris Agreement outline their commitments to reduce emissions in documents called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These...
Climate finding endangered, USDA freezes Maine, and vax stat deciphered: Trump Tracker
Here are our full stories on the Trump administration . Have new story tips, internal Trump administration or science agency emails, or other key documents? Contact us . Endangered endangerment finding The Trump...
Watch: Dwayne Johnson produced 'RoboForce' premieres April 12
Dwayne Johnson released the trailer for "RoboForce: The Animated Series" on his YouTube and Facebook channels Wednesday. His company Seven Bucks produced the show which premieres April 12.
Trump's EPA takes steps to roll back dozens of environmental regulations
The EPA administrator says he is rolling back dozens of environmental rules, including those crucial to California programs on climate change and electric vehicles, and closing offices that worked to...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection official accused of FEMA fraud after flood in in Detroit
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection director on Wednesday was accused of lying to receive federal assistance after her home flooded in Detroit in 2023, according to the U.S. Justice...
EPA announces range of rollbacks on environmental regulations
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced 31 actions that the agency will undertake to "power the great American comeback."
Advanced isotopic analysis provides new insights into global fossil methane emissions
An international study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres has provided new insights into global fossil methane emissions, using innovative multi-isotopic atmospheric measurements.
Climate research should integrate multiple approaches, argue researchers
Climate research currently has a wide range of new tools at its disposal. This has sparked a debate about the merits of each and raised the question of which path...
Brazilian study points the way to developing the Amazon bioeconomy
COP30—the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties, an annual meeting organized by the United Nations (UN) to define and implement global actions to tackle the climate crisis—is being...
Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies, including carbon limits on power plants, tailpipe emissions standards and protections for waterways.
The importance of making accurate estimates to control marine litter
Pollution by marine litter of anthropogenic origin—that comes from human activity—is currently one of the biggest environmental concerns given its increasing magnitude, especially due to the considerable amount of plastics...
Many animal 'geomorphs' under threat, study warns
More than a quarter of our planet's natural "geomorphs"—animals such as beavers and hippos that, collectively, can reshape entire landscapes—are threatened or have shrinking populations, a new study says.
Study calls for increased research funding to sustain U.S. agriculture
Climate change and flagging investment in research and development has U.S. agriculture facing its first productivity slowdown in decades. A new study estimates the public sector investment needed to reverse...
NASA-ISRO Mission Will Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest
The NISAR mission will help map crops and track their development through the entire growing season. Using synthetic aperture radar, the satellite will be able to observe both small plots of farmland and...
Extreme ocean heat does not mean climate change is accelerating: Study
An extraordinary jump in ocean temperatures in 2023 and 2024 was at the extreme end of expectations from global warming and would have been "practically impossible" without climate change, new...
Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce to retire from NFL
Veteran nose tackle Michael Pierce will retire from the NFL after nine years, he announced Wednesday.
Study finds cities that conducted greenhouse gas emissions inventories moved needle toward reduction
For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Yet little has been done to verify if such work has the...
Dried veggies, legumes could be key to improving plant-based meat alternatives
Plant-based meat substitutes are popular with people who want to reduce their meat consumption or who choose a vegan diet. However, concerns persist about the products becoming dry when cooked...
Increased rainfall and vegetation changes result in sediment shifts at the Roof of the World
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau occupies an enormous area of Asia and is known as the Roof of the World, owing to an average elevation that exceeds 4,500 m.
Hand pollination helps cocoa farmers offset climate harm
Exploring ways for cocoa farmers to hand pollinate their crops could help offset crop losses resulting from climate changes, researchers suggest.
Evaluating bat activity in winter: Southern forests provide a haven for bats amid disease threats
Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions that impact forests and their many inhabitants. However, new research from the University of Georgia Warnell School of...
Flooding from below: The unseen risks of sea level rise
As climate change continues to drive global sea level rise, many people living in coastal areas are already seeing the effects. Coastal erosion is accelerating and shifting coastlines inland, and...
AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds
A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and...
Researchers use unique approaches to study plants in future climate conditions
As major changes continue for our planet's climate, scientists are concerned about how plants will grow and adapt. Researchers in the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, or PRL, Sharkey lab are...
Landscape scale pesticide pollution detected in the Upper Rhine region, from agricultural lowlands to remote areas
A recent study by the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau shows extensive pesticide contamination in the landscape of the Upper Rhine Region. The research team led by Carsten Brühl shows for the...
Unprecedented changes to North Atlantic winds could have major impacts on UK weather
A new study reveals that the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) could reach unprecedented magnitudes by the end of the century, leading to severe impacts such as increased flooding and storm...
Powering the future: America's perceptions on critical minerals
Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper are essential for an energy transition away from fossil fuels—but America's perception of their importance isn't fully understood, which can slow progress.