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Extinct offshore volcano could store gigatons of carbon dioxide
A new study published in Geology concludes that an extinct volcano off the shore of Portugal could store as much as 1.2–8.6 gigatons of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of ~24–125...
Swift, deadly epidemic kills all the black sea urchins in Gulf of Eilat, posing threat to Eilat's coral reef
A series of new, disturbing studies from Tel Aviv University reveals a deadly epidemic causing mass mortality of black sea urchins in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Eilat....
How the February 2023 Türkiye earthquakes ruptured and produced damaging shaking
Three studies now published in The Seismic Record (TSR) offer an initial look at the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in south-central Türkiye and northwestern Syria, including how, where, and how...
Strategic city planning can help reduce urban heat island effect
The tendency of cities to trap heat—a phenomenon called the "urban heat island," often referred to as the UHI effect—can lead to dangerous temperatures in the summer months, but new...
Evaluating the ecological impacts of mountain biking
Mountain biking is one of the most popular leisure activities today. Sport ecologists at the University of Bayreuth have now compiled and evaluated a wide range of previously published findings...
SpaceX joining FAA to fight environmental groups' Starship lawsuit: report
SpaceX is joining the FAA to fight a lawsuit brought by environmental groups, which claim the agency didn't properly assess the damage the company's Starship rocket could cause.
Video: Annual global ice loss simulated over Oslo
Satellites play a vital role in monitoring the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic. Tracking ice lost from the world's glaciers, ice sheets and frozen land shows that Earth...
Researchers want to use 'biochar' to combat climate change
A new review of research suggests that the nature-based technology biochar—a carbon-rich material—could be an important tool to use in agriculture to help mitigate climate change.
Risk of 'catastrophic flooding' has diminished in Tulare Lake Basin, officials say
The risk of catastrophic flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin has diminished as cool temperatures have predominated this spring, flattening the melt curve of the Sierra's epic snowpack, state officials...
The Montreal Protocol had a dramatic ice-saving side effect
Rapid melting of sea ice in the Arctic is the largest and most clear sign of human-made climate change. Deposit Photos The decades-old international treaty that banned ozone-depleting substances has successfully averted huge...
First simultaneous atmospheric and marine observations directly beneath Category 5 typhoon in NW Pacific
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have successfully conducted the world's first simultaneous marine and atmospheric measurements at multiple locations directly beneath a...
Wildfires where homes meet forest are costly. Now Idaho will pay for more of them
To stop a wildfire, an assortment of agencies must come together—federal, state, tribal and sometimes local firefighters. But when the smoke clears, they must determine who shoulders the costs of...
The researchers tackling the world's climate-driven water crisis
A safe supply of clean water is necessary for human survival—yet 2.2 billion people around the world lack access to this basic human right. A global crisis is looming on...
Strategic habitat restoration can generate a win-win for forests and farmers
Carefully planned restoration of agricultural coffee landscapes can increase both farmers' profit and forest cover over a 40-year period, according to a study published May 23rd in the open access...
Russian court orders Evan Gershkovich to remain in detention until Aug. 30
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain in pretrial detention until at least Aug. 30, a Russian court ruled Tuesday.
Calculating the amount companies owe for causing global warming
A pair of sociologists, one with the University of Milan-Bicocca, the other with the Climate Accountability Institute, has used survey data to calculate the amount companies should be paying in...
Treasury Department sanctions North Korea IT entities
The United States on Tuesday sanctioned four entities and one individual for carrying out malicious cyberactivity on behalf of the North Korean government.
Two billion people will struggle to survive in a warming world, and these parts of Australia are most vulnerable
Two billion people, including many Australians, will find themselves living in dangerously hot places this century if global warming reaches 2.7℃, research released today reveals.
Nitrogen addition and experimental drought simplify arthropod network in temperate grassland
Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Nanjing University have found that nitrogen (N) addition and experimental drought reduced the complexity...
Opinion: Victoria's rapid exit from native forest logging is welcome—and long overdue
By the end of the year, Victoria's trouble-plagued native forest industry will end—six years ahead of schedule. The state's iconic mountain ash forests and endangered wildlife will at last be...
Study proposes an acoustic approach for cheap and effective monitoring of glacier discharge
Acoustic signals can be effectively used for monitoring glacial runoff and provide a cheaper and more accessible alternative to existing methods.
Good vibrations: How listening to the sounds of soil helps us monitor and restore forest health
Nurturing a forest ecosystem back to life after it's been logged is not always easy.
Watch: Ring found in sewer 14 months after being flushed by owner's son
A public works crew doing sewer maintenance in Southern California found an engagement ring that had been flushed down the toilet by its owner's 5-year-old son a little over a...
Meet the Game-Changing GPS Collar That Lets Dogs Truly Roam
Anne Briggs is out in the early Tennessee morning, riding across warm, sunlit fields and breathing the crisp air of the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s horrible. Her Colorado Mountain Dogs have escaped, again,...
Coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, new research shows
A new greenhouse gas budget shows coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2) but emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) counteract some...
Watch: Idaho duo break their own record for party blower toots
An Idaho duo unofficially broke their own Guinness World Record when they took turns tooting party blowers for a total of 93 toots in one minute.
Lakes reflect the pace of shifting seasons, shows study
A new large-scale analysis of lake temperatures provides further evidence of some of the seasonal changes caused by climate change.
Colorado River deals pays Arizona, California, and Nevada $1.2 billion to use less water
A bathtub ring seen above the waterline around Lake Powell, Utah due to drought that reduced the flow of the Colorado River on April 15, 2023. The flight for aerial photography was...