World governments agreed in the late 1980s to protect Earth’s ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances emitted by human activities, under the Montreal Protocol.
What’s Going on With the Ozone?
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Climate Change Is Already Affecting Chesapeake Bay Fisheries
As climate change affects habitats, fisheries species face change, too.
Australian Wildfires Triggered Massive Algal Blooms in Southern Ocean
Clouds of smoke and ash from wildfires that ravaged Australia in 2019 and 2020 triggered widespread algal blooms in the Southern Ocean thousands of miles downwind to the east, a new Duke University-led study by an international team of scientists finds.
Unusual Snowfall in Greenland
The remnants of Hurricane Larry dropped abundant snowfall on Greenland just as the summer melt season was coming to an end.
Rising Temperatures Reshape When and How Much People Get Outdoors on Public Lands
By mid-century, once dominant winter sports may slowly be replaced by activities less dependent on perfect winter conditions according to recently released research about changing patterns of recreation on public lands.
California Continues to Burn
While wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, a severe drought, coupled with extreme temperatures, have sustained several major fires for much of August.
