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Vast Ice Sheet Facing Climate Fight on Two Fronts
Rising air temperatures amplify the effects of melting caused by ocean warming, leading to greater ice loss from the world’s second largest ice sheet, a study reveals.
Four of Five Pinyon-Juniper Tree Species Declining in Their Ranges in the West
Pinyon-juniper woodlands host unique wildlife and wildlife habitat, as well as areas for hiking and outdoor recreation.
U.S. West Losing 1.3 Million Acres of Sagebrush Steppe Each Year
Every year, the West loses 1.3 million acres of its iconic sagebrush steppe, according to the newest report from a multi-agency group working to conserve this important ecosystem.
Lagoons from the Arctic’s “Forgotten Coast” Teem with Fish and Birds, Vulnerable to Climate Change and Human Development
A new scientific review article led by WCS captures the unique and dynamic characteristics of coastal lagoon ecosystems in the Arctic Beringia Region, and discusses how climate change effects and human development could alter these habitats.
Onshore Algae Farms Could Feed the World Sustainably
How do we increase food production by more than 50%, on a limited amount of arable land, to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050?
