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Understanding, enjoying, and protecting the world we inhabit

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Six Charts Show Why No One Is Talking About Climate Change

The spiral of silence

By Jeremy Deaton Nexus Media posted Sep 30th, 2016

A report suggests there is a spiral of silence around climate change. Few Americans, even those who care about the carbon crisis, chat about climate change with friends…
Environment

The World's Water Reservoirs Produce More Greenhouse Gas Than All Of Canada

Mostly methane bubbles, from human-constructed reservoirs

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 28th, 2016

Reservoirs are placid, lovely places, perfect for boatings, hikes, and apparently, greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment

The United States Probably Won't Meet Its Paris Agreement Goal

We've got a long way to go

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 26th, 2016

You want the good news or the bad news first?
Environment

Exploring Obama’s Seafloor Canyons By Mini Sub

“It’s like being in a raft in the Grand Canyon looking up.”

Posted Sep 26th, 2016
Environment

A Sea Of Plastic

How scientists and entrepreneurs are tackling the growing problem of our ocean's trash

By Laura Krantz posted Sep 26th, 2016

Gyres. Accumulation zones. Garbage patches. Plastics are threatening to overwhelm our oceans.
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Exploring Obama’s Seafloor Canyons By Mini Sub

“It’s like being in a raft in the Grand Canyon looking up.”

By Stacy Morford posted Sep 24th, 2016

Scientists look to the depths of the newly designated Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.

Environment

How Virtual Reality Can Help Stop Environmental Destruction

A scientist simulates catastrophes to bring out the best in people

Posted Sep 23rd, 2016
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Using Virtual Reality to Avoid Catastrophe

Simulating worst-case scenarios to bring out the best in us

By Marlene Cimons posted Sep 23rd, 2016

Researchers have created a virtual reality guide to ocean acidification and climate change.
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“Water Stories” Is A Haunting Document Of Global Water Issues

An exhibition of "blue gold"

By Meaghan Lee Callaghan posted Sep 22nd, 2016

While traveling in Nigeria, Mustafah Abdulaziz came across bands of nomadic herdsmen. They protected their cattle with their lives, and guns. While grazing and herding,…
Military

Obama Orders Pentagon To Plan For Climate Change

Pentagon: we’ve been doing this since 2003

By Kelsey D. Atherton posted Sep 22nd, 2016

The Pentagon has been planning for climate change for years.

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Plan To Save Humanity From Catastrophic Global Warming Gets A Boost

Why 31 countries joining The Paris Agreement is a big deal

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 21st, 2016

Today, the Paris Agreement got a big boost.
Environment

As Its Ice Sheet Melts, Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Expected

We may have been underestimating sea level rise

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 21st, 2016

If the Earth's crust had a theme song, it would probably be Chumbawamba's '90's classic "Tubthumping."…
Environment

Scientists Think They’ve Solved An Ancient Antarctic Mystery

And the answer may yield clues about the future of our changing climate

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 21st, 2016

A few million years ago, during the Pliocene, something happened in Antarctica that caused vast amounts of consternation to modern-day geologists.
Environment

Ocean Photographers Take Over White House Instagram

(With permission)

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 15th, 2016

They've taken over the White House.
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Siberian River Has A History Of Turning Red

Satellite images show the Daldykan River has changed color multiple times

By Kate Baggaley posted Sep 15th, 2016

Satellite images from NASA’s Earth Observatory are showing that the Daldykan River, which has turned blood red, has changed color before…
Environment

Obama Designates First National Marine Monument In Atlantic

And it is beautiful

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 15th, 2016

This morning, speaking at the State Department's Our Oceans conference, President Barack Obama created the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the…

Environment

Selfies Help Show How Much Conserved Lands Contribute To The Economy

Added $1.8 billion to Vermont over seven years

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 13th, 2016

It turns out that you can put a price on nature.
Environment

If This Timeline Doesn't Convince You Climate Change Is Real, Nothing Will

The latest XKCD goes back 20,000 years to show just how drastically Earth is warming today

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 12th, 2016

With today's news that August broke global temperature records, it's useful to consider how much our world's climate has changed over the years.

Environment

The Rare Metals Age Is Here, And China Is Leading It

The materials are part of Tesla electric vehicles, solar cells, and more. Whoever controls their supply, controls the future

Posted Sep 12th, 2016
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Welcome to the Rare Metal Age

The commodity crunch that could turn the tables on clean energy

By Jeremy Deaton posted Sep 12th, 2016

The technologies that beat climate change will be forged from a handful of rare minerals sprinkled across some of the most remote places on Earth.
Environment

August Ties July For Hottest Month Ever

Still breaking records

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 12th, 2016

Guys, this isn't funny anymore. It never really was, except in a really dark way, but this is a new low. Or, really, a new high.

Environment

Alaska's Most Detailed Maps Will Reveal The Impacts Of Climate Change

Elevating the discussion

By Kate Baggaley posted Sep 8th, 2016

A new set of 3D topographic maps offer a gorgeous, high-resolution look at Alaska’s rugged terrain.
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Climate Change Is Knocking On The Door Of Our Urban Fortresses

How should cities respond?

By Nexus Media with Sabrina McCormick posted Sep 8th, 2016

A new study looks at how city planners are grappling with climate change.
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Study Finds One-Tenth Of Wilderness Lost In Past 20 Years

Once it's gone, it's gone

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 8th, 2016

The call of the wild is getting fainter.
Environment

Rains That Caused Louisiana Flood More Likely Thanks To Climate Change

40 percent more likely now than in the 20th century, according to NOAA study

By Mary Beth Griggs posted Sep 7th, 2016

The floods that hit Louisiana last month killed 13 people, and damaged over 60,000 houses.
Environment

Russian River Turns Blood Red

Norilsk Nickel is denying that its factory caused the pollution

By Kate Baggaley posted Sep 7th, 2016

A river in the world’s northernmost city has turned bright red.
Environment

Obama Announces $40 Million Climate-Related Aid For Island Nations

Building resiliency

By G. Clay Whittaker posted Sep 6th, 2016

President Obama announced $40 million in aid for island nations in the most danger from rising sea levels due to climate change. The program and funding are tasked with,…