Extra-hot oceans could spawn monster storms. Researchers worry that cuts at the agency will interrupt the flow of data for forecasts.
Environment
Will Government Policy or Corporate Innovation Solve the Data Center Energy Vampire Problem?
A single AI-integrated search query is estimated to require up to 10 times the energy of a standard Google search—equivalent to keeping one light bulb on for 20 minutes.
A single AI-integrated search query is estimated to require up to 10 times the energy of a standard Google search—equivalent to keeping one light bulb on for 20 minutes.
Melting Antarctic Ice Could Weaken World’s Strongest Ocean Current, Study Warns
In a scenario of high greenhouse gas emissions, mathematical models project that the current could slow down by up to 20% by 2050.
In a scenario of high greenhouse gas emissions, mathematical models project that the current could slow down by up to 20% by 2050.
Trump Budget Cuts Threaten National Parks
America’s national parks welcome millions of visitors per year, some 331.9 million in 2024.
America’s national parks welcome millions of visitors per year, some 331.9 million in 2024.
$25M Renovation Transforms Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre
How is the $25 million renovation enhancing environmental education and sustainability at the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre?
How is the $25 million renovation enhancing environmental education and sustainability at the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre?
Conserving Vultures in Southern Africa May Provide Substantial Economic Gain: Report
This illustrates the importance of conserving vultures and addressing the multitude of threats facing them, the NGO says.
This illustrates the importance of conserving vultures and addressing the multitude of threats facing them, the NGO says.
Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Sea Life in a Way No One Is Thinking About − by Dumping Debris Into the Thriving Midwater Zone
Deep-sea mining research and experiments over the past 40 years have shown how the removal of nodules can put seafloor creatures at risk by disrupting their habitats.
Deep-sea mining research and experiments over the past 40 years have shown how the removal of nodules can put seafloor creatures at risk by disrupting their habitats.
Ancient Land Bridge Let Humans, Animals Move Between Continents
New research explores how activity in Earth’s mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa.
New research explores how activity in Earth’s mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa.
Sustainable Innovation at Tatu City: Green Building
How is CCI Kenya’s flagship sustainable facility in Tatu City setting new standards for green business innovation and workforce inclusion?
How is CCI Kenya’s flagship sustainable facility in Tatu City setting new standards for green business innovation and workforce inclusion?
Self-Driving Trucks: En Route to Transform Europe’s Freight Sector
EU-funded researchers are accelerating the rollout of self-driving trucks on public roads to solve driver shortages and improve safety and sustainability in Europe’s logistics sector.
EU-funded researchers are accelerating the rollout of self-driving trucks on public roads to solve driver shortages and improve safety and sustainability in Europe’s logistics sector.
Acclaimed Lion Conservationist Paola Bouley on Her Second Chance: ‘It Feels Like a Homecoming’
Bouley’s new project at Macossa-Tambara in Mozambique is part of an effort to double the African lion population by 2050.
Bouley’s new project at Macossa-Tambara in Mozambique is part of an effort to double the African lion population by 2050.
Two-Thirds of Global Warming Tied to the World’s Richest Ten Percent
Two-thirds of the planet’s warming since 1990 has been traced to the world’s wealthiest ten percent, raising new questions about the material impact of affluence.
Two-thirds of the planet’s warming since 1990 has been traced to the world’s wealthiest ten percent, raising new questions about the material impact of affluence.
Weird and Wondrous Sea Cucumbers
These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles. Many are increasingly threatened.
These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles. Many are increasingly threatened.
Greening Without Displacement: The USDA’s Urban Forestry Approach
Vegetation has high solar ultraviolet reflectance and releases water vapor through evapotranspiration. On a sunny day, the evapotranspiration of just one tree has a cooling effect equivalent to at least 10 air conditioners.
Vegetation has high solar ultraviolet reflectance and releases water vapor through evapotranspiration. On a sunny day, the evapotranspiration of just one tree has a cooling effect equivalent to at least 10 air conditioners.
Nigerian Officials Arrest Chinese Pangolin Trafficking ‘Kingpin’
The arrest is linked to the seizure of more than 7 metric tons of pangolin scales from a warehouse in Ogun state in August 2024.
The arrest is linked to the seizure of more than 7 metric tons of pangolin scales from a warehouse in Ogun state in August 2024.
The Right City Park Design Can Support Both People and Wildlife
Are we losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks? New research shows how smart designs can avoid it.
Are we losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks? New research shows how smart designs can avoid it.