New research finds climate change is having an impact on how large whale species, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, use habitats in the warming Gulf of Maine, showing that right whales’ use of Cape Cod Bay has shifted significantly over the last 20 years.
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Antarctic Glaciers Losing Ice at Fastest Rate for 5,500 Years, Finds Study
New evidence suggests that two major glaciers in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) are losing ice at the fastest rate for at least 5,500 years.
NASA, FEMA Release Comprehensive Climate Action Guide
NASA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have released a guide which provides resources for adapting to and mitigating impacts of climate change.
Amazon River Freshwater Fish Show Signs of Overexploitation
As the cherished rainforest in South America’s Amazon River region continues to shrink, the river itself now presents evidence of other dangers: the overexploitation of freshwater fish.
Ancient Ocean Floors Could Help Search for Critical Minerals
Studying ancient ocean floors could help discover minerals needed to produce electric cars and solar panels.
New Zealand Looks to Price Emissions From Belching Sheep and Cattle
New Zealand unveiled a proposal Wednesday to put a price on methane from belching sheep and cattle, a plan that, if enacted, would make the country the first to compel farmers to pay for livestock emissions.


