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Future California surfers are advised to hang zero toes over acidic waves
One of the lesser-known but still widely feared effects of an atmosphere chock-full of carbon dioxide is that it makes the oceans more acidic. The process, as described by Science magazine: About one-third of the carbon dioxide (CO2) humans pump into the atmosphere eventually diffuses into the surface layer of the ocean. There, it reacts […]
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Australia announces massive ocean reserve, takes early lead with bragging rights
The 1.2 million square mile reserve is an important step for ocean conservation. And it doesn't make Australia look too bad in front of its peers, either.
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Twin baby polar bears celebrate their 100-day birthday
These polar bear cubs, born and raised at Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean Park in China, were so tiny and frail at birth that they weren’t expected to survive. Keepers whisked them into an incubator, and have been caring for them around the clock since then. But at 100 days old, the babies are now healthy and […]
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Biologists coax amazingly cute tiny rabbits back from the brink of disappearance
In Urban Dictionary, the fourth definition of “cute” is “pygmy rabbit.” Or actually, it’s probably some gross made-up sex act, but it SHOULD be “pygmy rabbit.” Just look at this thing! It fits into the palm of a human hand! But it has also been disappearing from its habitat in Washington State. Coyotes, badgers, weasels, […]
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And the award for highest all-time May land temperature goes to …
Us. Of course. But don't worry – your kids will probably see this record beaten in no time.
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What San Francisco would look like after a 200-foot sea-level rise
This poster, by Brian Stokle and Burrito Justice, shows what a 200-foot sea level rise would do to San Francisco. Better get to high ground, guys.
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Giraffe invades country club pool
Get out of there, giraffe! You are not Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps! You are a giraffe!
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Here are some of the death threats sent to a climate scientist
Phil Jones became a public figure when his emails on climate science were stolen and released. As a result, he received a number of threats on his life.
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Today’s climate change forecast: Colder winters, fiery summers
Climate change may mean colder winters and fewer fires in the Tropics. Outside the Tropics, in the heat of summer -- bad news.
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A pop culture history of the Earth Summit
When world leaders first gathered to talk about saving the planet, Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” was grooving at the top of the music charts. If only we had it so good today.