Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.
NASA Says 2022 Fifth Warmest Year on Record, Warming Trend Continues
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‘Walrus Detectives’ Sought for Conservation Science
This week (17 January) British Antarctic Survey and WWF are inviting the public to become ‘walrus detectives’ and get involved in the Walrus from Space project to help with vital research to enable a better understanding of these Arctic marine mammals.
Toxic Toilet Paper and Long-Lasting Chemicals Found in Endangered Killer Whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C., including the endangered southern resident killer whales.
Cutting Costs and Emissions in Beef Production
A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a tool to help the global beef industry simultaneously reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting demand for meat.
As Climate Warms, Drier Air Likely to be More Stressful Than Less Rainfall for Douglas-Fir Trees
Douglas-fir trees will likely experience more stress from drier air as the climate changes than they will from less rain, computer modeling by Oregon State University scientists shows.
Runaway West Antarctic Ice Retreat Can Be Slowed by Climate-Driven Changes in Ocean Temperature
New research finds that ice-sheet-wide collapse in West Antarctica isn’t inevitable: the pace of ice loss varies according to regional differences in atmosphere and ocean circulation.
