New research has highlighted issues about how the conservation status of different species is classified, and suggests the focus should be on restoring species now rather than waiting for them to become threatened with extinction before acting.
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European Summer Droughts Since 2015: Most Severe Over Centuries – But Not the Only Multi-Year Droughts
The 2015–2018 summer droughts have been exceptional in large parts of Western and Central Europe over the last 400 years, in terms of the magnitude of drought conditions.
Food Quality Matters for Southern Resident Killer Whales, UBC Study States
Not all Chinook salmon are created equal, and this has a major impact on the energetics for southern resident killer whales.
New Superalloy Could Cut Carbon Emissions From Power Plants
As the world looks for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could help power plants generate more electricity while producing less carbon.
Feedback Loops Make Climate Action Even More Urgent, Scientists Say
An international collaboration led by Oregon State University scientists has identified 27 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops, including some that the researchers say may not be fully accounted for in climate models.
Great Lakes Low on Ice
So far this winter, the Great Lakes have been unusually ice-free.