Arizona's San Carlos Reservoir is critically low, less than one percent full, due to minimal snowpack, leading to a massive fish kill and indefinite closure.
A Northern Arizona University study found that the Climate TRACE database significantly undercounts urban vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, raising concerns about data reliability.
A study reveals that intensive nickel mining in New Caledonia's Thio Lagoon drastically altered microbial biodiversity, with impacts persisting despite environmental regulations.
A modeling study predicts climate change will cause increased soil erosion in the Amazon but decreased erosion in the Cerrado, requiring different conservation strategies.
A new study reveals the fragility of the global ocean monitoring network, emphasizing the need for increased contributions from Europe and Asia to prevent significant data loss and maintain accurate climate predictions.
New research provides the first direct evidence that the Gulf Stream shifted northward during a 12,900-year-old cold snap, offering insights into future climate change impacts.
A Michigan State University study suggests solar geoengineering could protect up to 75% of oceans from heat waves, but protection would be uneven.
A new study reveals global rice production nearly doubled over 50 years, largely due to agricultural management practices that offset climate change impacts.
Researchers at IITGN developed a new hydrogel, CAPA, that effectively removes toxic industrial dyes from wastewater, demonstrating high efficiency and reusability.
New research shows that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and with less pollution than traditional methods, consuming up to 95% of oil and reducing soot emissions by 40%.
A study found elevated antidepressant levels in North Carolina waterways downstream from treatment plants, posing risks to aquatic life and potential human health concerns.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku generated atmospheric gravity waves visible from space, offering new insights into tropical cyclone influence on atmospheric layers and potential for improved storm forecasting.
Researchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's underground cave systems to understand how snowmelt feeds vital springs, aiming to protect the park's water from environmental threats.
A new study reveals that textile wastewater treatment generates alarmingly high levels of toxic compounds, posing health risks and environmental concerns.
A new study reveals kitchen sponges release microplastics during dishwashing, but water consumption has a greater environmental impact.
New research suggests taller buildings produce more wildfire-spreading embers, a key factor in structural damage during wildfires, influencing future building codes and fire prediction models.
A new study indicates the Arctic Ocean has reached a tipping point, with rapid sea ice loss causing a sharp decline in nitrate, a crucial nutrient for marine life.
A new study reveals that entanglement in marine debris causes prolonged suffering and often death for whales and dolphins, even after successful rescue efforts.
Authorities in Southern California have announced a significant reduction in the risk posed by a damaged chemical tank, alleviating immediate fears of a catastr...
Early warning systems for desert locusts are highly effective, preventing significant damage and yielding returns up to 680 times the investment, according to a new study.
New research indicates an increase in blue and fin whale sightings in the Southeast Atlantic, suggesting a slow but steady recovery for these species after decades of commercial whaling.
Hurricane forecasts have dramatically improved, saving lives and money, but federal budget cuts and job losses at NOAA threaten to stall further progress.
Two Chicago studies suggest a proposed one-dollar rideshare fee in Philadelphia could disproportionately affect low-income residents, who are more sensitive to price increases.
A humpback whale, which had recently been the subject of a significant and coordinated rescue operation, has been discovered deceased off the coast of Denmark. ...
A University of Maine study found that U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for lobster harvested using ropeless technology, which reduces whale entanglement risks.
A new AI framework monitors wastewater treatment in real time, optimizing resource recovery and energy use while ensuring environmental safety.
A new study used historical Swedish newspapers to reveal that harbor porpoises once had a much wider distribution across the Baltic Sea, including areas where they are now rare or absent, providing crucial insights for conservation.
University of Missouri researchers have engineered algae to remove microplastics from water by making them clump together, offering a potential solution for water purification and plastic recycling.
New research indicates that the survival of seagrass meadows in warming oceans is significantly influenced by the microbial communities within their surrounding sediment, highlighting a critical factor for conservation efforts.
Conservationists in Kenya have successfully reintroduced a rare antelope species, the sitatunga, into a national park, marking a significant step in bolstering ...
Multiple powerful tornadoes have reportedly impacted Mississippi, causing significant and widespread damage to nearly five hundred homes across various communit...
A newly discovered organelle in cow stomach microbes, called a hydrogenobody, produces hydrogen that fuels methane production, offering a potential target for reducing livestock greenhouse gas emissions.
New research reveals that temperature significantly influences animal immune systems, with implications for disease resistance as climate change alters global temperatures.
An international study reveals that integrated land-use planning can reduce development's impact on biodiversity by 15% and cut carbon loss by 19%, offering a framework for balancing conservation, agriculture, and renewable energy needs.
The primary driver of wildlife changes in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is the absence of humans, not radiation, despite frequent media misinterpretations of scientific findings.
Wildfires in Georgia have caused significant damage and widespread disruption, prompting a state of emergency declaration across a substantial portion of the state. The escalating crisis has resulted …
New studies of ancient Antarctic ice show Earth cooled over three million years with only modest changes in greenhouse gases, suggesting other factors influenced long-term climate.
Numerous wildfires are currently burning across the states of Florida and Georgia, creating a significant challenge for emergency services and impacting countless residents. These fires have already r…
Wildfires are currently raging across substantial portions of Georgia and northern Florida, intensifying concerns due to the prevailing severe drought conditions. These destructive blazes have already…
Intentional communities demonstrate resilience against global instability through shared resources, local energy production, and strong social networks, offering models for sustainable living.
Water will be released from Flaming Gorge Reservoir into Lake Powell to maintain hydropower generation for Western U.S. homes, despite environmental and economic costs.