Prior to European settlement, wetlands, lakes and streams were the major landscape features of the Chicago region.
UIC Study Examines Impact of Chicago River Reversal on Region’s Aquatic Environments, Fauna
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New Research Could Help Save Species From Extinction
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) could help protect our plants and animals from extinction, by allowing scientists to predict which currently thriving species might be at risk in the future.
What Does Drought Mean for Endangered California Salmon?
Climate change is projected to lead to more frequent and severe droughts in California.
New Study Shows Persistence of Meltwater Biodiversity Despite Glacier Loss
Glaciers are retreating in Glacier National Park and across the globe due to climate change.
Ambitious EU Climate Efforts Could Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Rest of the World
The more the EU economy succeeds in dialing down greenhouse gas emissions, the more the rest of the world will turn them up – unless a similar level of green ambitions is shared by others.
Long-Term Data Show Hurricanes Are Getting Stronger
In almost every region of the world where hurricanes form, their maximum sustained winds are getting stronger.
