- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 8th, 2013
Hundreds of Plants, Animals to Be Affected by Decline in Snow Cover
Scientists document how climate change threatens biodiversity in the Northern Hemisphere
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 7th, 2013
Hawaii Set to Be Hit by More Hurricanes in the Years to Come
Researchers warn about how climate change will affect weather patterns in Hawaii
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 2nd, 2013
3 Years After the Deepwater Horizon Spill, Local Fish Display Abnormalities
Study documents the oil spill's impact on local marine wildlife
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 29th, 2013
Grocery Delivery Services Are More Eco-Friendly Than Going to the Store
Having someone deliver your groceries is not just convenient, but also green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 29th, 2013
Plants Create Sunshades to Curb Climate Change, Study Says
Researchers explain gases emitted by plants have sun-dimming effect
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 28th, 2013
Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Highest Level in 150 Years, NOAA Says
Such elevated temperatures in the Northwest Atlantic stand to harm wildlife
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
Solar-Powered Proteins Promise to Rid Water Sources of Harmful Antibiotics
These solar-powered nano filters are made from bacterial proteins
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
Past 3 Decades Were the Warmest in 1,400 Years, Researchers Say
Study sheds new light on how anthropogenic climate change is affecting the planet
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 15th, 2013
Sea Level Rise Can Be Stalled by Cutting Emissions of Specific Pollutants
Researchers argue that slowing down the predicted sea level rise is well within reach
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 12th, 2013
Organic Pollutants Are Accumulating in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau
Some of the POPs found in these regions are resistant to breakdown, researchers warn
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2013
Giant Crabs Are Taking Up Residence in Chesapeake Bay
Specialists say carbon pollution should be held accountable for this phenomenon
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2013
Future Flights Will Be Bumpier, All Because of Climate Change
Flights between Europe and North America will experience increased turbulence by 2050
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2013
Gulf of Mexico Has Surprising “Innate” Ability to Cleanse Oil Spills
Following the Deepwater Horizon, the Gulf of Mexico pretty much managed to clean itself
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2013
Climate Change Set to Transform the Wine Industry
Most vineyards will soon move either north, or to higher altitudes
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2013
Violent Crimes Less Likely to Occur in Greener Neighborhoods, Study Finds
Research links urban vegetation to fewer assaults, robberies and burglaries
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2013
New Hydrogen Fuel Production Technology Promises to Rid Us of Fossil Fuel Dependency
Researchers figure out a way to extract significant amounts of hydrogen from any plant
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 2nd, 2013
Pharmaceutical Pollution Now Said to Affect Streams Worldwide
Both water quality and aquatic wildlife are affected, specialists say