NOAA Fisheries has released a National Report on Large Whale Entanglements Confirmed in the United States in 2017.
Large Whale Entanglements National Report Released
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Research shows impact of school start times on teens’ sleep
Delaying high school start times by as little as 10 minutes can increase adolescents’ length of sleep by almost 25 minutes, says new Brock-led research.
More “Heatwave” Summers Will Affect Animals
Heatwaves similar to those experienced in Europe in 2018 can have a very negative impact on animals.
Big Picture Look at Climate Change Impact on U.S. Agriculture: Midwest at Risk
A new Cornell-led study shows that Midwest agriculture is increasingly vulnerable to climate change because of the region’s reliance on growing rain-fed crops.
Record-Wet and Record-Dry Months Increased in Regions Worldwide: Climate Change Drives Rainfall Extremes
More and more rainfall extremes are observed in regions around the globe – triggering both wet and dry records, a new study shows.
Record Levels of Mercury Released By Thawing Permafrost in Canadian Arctic
Thawing and slumping permafrost in the western Canadian Arctic is releasing unprecedented levels of mercury into waterways.
