The lenses of fishes' eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds
A new study shows that a time stamp can be put on mercury that accumulates in fish eyes, offering a window into their lifetime…
A new study shows that a time stamp can be put on mercury that accumulates in fish eyes, offering a window into their lifetime…
Amphibians have been devastated by a chytrid fungus pandemic. Researchers immunized California red-legged frogs in Yosemite…
Record low water levels on the Mississippi and other major rivers, as seen in 2022, could become more common, threatening…
The annual report describes the changes underway and the impact they’re having on people and wildlife. It’s also reminder…
Reducing food waste at home is an action that anyone can take to help slow climate change, often saving money in the process.…
Some of the most powerful offshore wind is over water too deep for a standard wind turbine. Engineers found a way around…
China’s international lending projects have big potential impacts on oceans and coasts. By cooperating more closely with…
Miami is often held up as an example of ‘climate gentrification.’ But a closer look finds a bigger driver of flashy…
Polar bears and wolves may get the glory, but small predators like weasels, foxes and their cousins play outsized ecological…
Governments, scientists and conservation groups are working to protect 30% of Earth’s land and water for nature by 2030.…
Millions of dollars have gone into California’s forest carbon offset program – with little new carbon storage to show…
A scientist who led one of the first projects to map the Hawaiian Islands’ deep volcanic plumbing explains what’s going…
A recent study offers evidence that marine biology’s biggest stage is broken, and suggests ways to fix it.
Research shows storms that might have caused minimal damage a few decades ago are becoming stronger and more destructive…
China has rich natural resources and is seeking to play a leadership role in global conservation, but its economic goals…
As an unusual 2022 hurricane season ends on Nov. 30, a look back at hurricane history suggests we may be significantly underestimating…
Dozens of homes near Daytona Beach collapsed or were left unstable when Hurricane Nicole struck. Here’s what can be done…
A leading climate scientist explains why going over 1.5 degrees Celsius puts the world in a danger zone.
It’s a landmark agreement, acknowledging for the first time that wealthy countries bear some responsibility to help. But…
Start high, drop fast and avoid the free-riders: How to design subsidies that can boost clean energy in the US and elsewhere.