Polar sea ice coverage shrank to near-record lows.
November 2019 Was 2nd Hottest on Record for the Planet
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Drought Threatens Millions in Southern Africa
Diminished rainfall, combined with soaring temperatures, has jeopardized the food security and energy supplies of millions of people in the region.
Limiting the Loss of Nature
Natural ecosystems provide critical services for people as well as biodiversity, including regulating water quality.
Stanford Water Expert Discusses Wildfire’s Threat to Water Quality
Stanford hydrologist Newsha Ajami, an appointee to California’s regional water quality board, discusses how wildfires affect water quality, and how we can better prepare for and react to the challenges.
Climate Change Legislation, Media Coverage Drives Ad Spending by Oil Companies, Study Finds
An analysis led by an Institute at Brown for Environment and Society visiting professor found that oil companies ramp up advertising campaigns when they face negative media coverage or new regulations.
WHOI-Engineered DISCO Allows Scientists to Measure Highly Reactive Superoxide on Coral Reefs
Team investigated the chemical’s interaction with symbiotic microorganisms that inhabit coral reefs.
