A warming Arctic presents potential new threats to humans and marine wildlife in the fast-changing region

Deep in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, an ancient mangrove ecosystem flourishes more than 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the nearest ocean.

A fifth of world population is affected; many U.S. cities on list

Mature oak trees will increase their rate of photosynthesis by up to a third in response to the raised CO2 levels expected to be the world average by about 2050, new research shows.

In a new study published in the journal Communications, Earth & Environment, University of Montana researchers and colleagues explore how climate change could challenge efforts to protect biodiversity within the network of protected areas around the globe.

The 2020 hurricane season was one of the most active on record, and 2021’s is shaping up to be as well, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

NOAA and Saildrone are collecting scientific data from inside Hurricane Sam

River networks are among Earth’s most threatened hotspots of biodiversity and are essential for human wellbeing. 

Extremely hot years will wipe out hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fish available for catch in a country’s waters in this century, on top of projected decreases to fish stocks from long-term climate change, a new UBC study projects.

Warming ocean waters have caused a drop in the brightness of the Earth, according to a new study.