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Species Shifting Upslope Under Climate Change May Find Intact Habitats

A new study by researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) shows that mountain-dwelling species that escape warming temperatures by moving to higher elevations might face decreased human pressure.

27 Apr 2020

Climate Change Undoes Decades of Knowledge About Coral Reef Ecosystems

Climate change and warming seas are transforming tropical coral reefs and undoing decades of knowledge about how to protect these delicate and vital ecosystems.

26 Apr 2020

Research Highlights a New Way to Increase Crop Production

During the past few weeks, empty supermarket shelves, without pasta, rice and flour due to panic buying, has caused public concerns about the possibility of running out of food.

26 Apr 2020

Loss of Sea Ice Will Have Significant Implications for Arctic Ecosystems

A new study shows that plant materials originating in Arctic sea ice are significantly incorporated into marine food webs that are used for subsistence in local communities of the greater Bering Strait region.

23 Apr 2020

Study Explores Marine Bacteria's Role in Climate Effects

When they encounter nutrient oases in the marine desert, marine bacteria release a gas involved in climate regulation.

23 Apr 2020

Climate Change Caused by Humans Leads to Slow-Moving Hurricanes

When compared to faster-moving storms, hurricanes traveling slowly across an area are said to inflict more damage.

23 Apr 2020

Future 'Blobs' Could Exacerbate Climate Change Impacts on Northeast Pacific Fisheries

A large marine heatwave would double the rate of the climate change impacts on fisheries species in the northeast Pacific by 2050, says a recently released study by researchers from the University of British Columbia and University of Bern.

22 Apr 2020

Butterfly Conservation Launches Plea to Public to Help Monitor Butterflies While Its Scientists are in Lockdown

Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, launches plea to public to help measure impacts of climate change while its scientists are in lockdown.

22 Apr 2020

North Pole Likely to be Ice Free in Summer Before 2050

The Arctic Ocean in summer will very likely be ice free before 2050, at least temporally. The efficacy of climate-protection measures will determine how often and for how long.

21 Apr 2020