Archive for June 2023
Humans Have Pumped Enough Groundwater to Change the Tilt of the Earth
By pumping groundwater, humans have shifted the distribution of the water on Earth enough to alter the planet’s tilt, a new study finds.
Read MoreCan We Mine the World’s Deep Ocean Without Destroying It?
The U.N. body charged with regulating deep-ocean mining will soon consider whether to permit the first project to move forward. But ecologist Lisa Levin, who has long studied the deep sea, worries that in the rush for key minerals, a pristine and important ecosystem will be lost.
Read MoreRooftop Solar Grew Nearly 50 Percent Globally Last Year
Global rooftop solar capacity grew by 49 percent in 2022, an industry report finds.
Read MoreAs Africa Loses Forest, Its Small Farmers Are Bringing Back Trees
The loss of forests across Africa has long been documented. But recent studies show that small farmers from Senegal to Ethiopia to Malawi are allowing trees to regenerate on their lands, resulting in improved crop yields, productive fruit harvests, and a boost for carbon storage.
Read MoreFossil Fuels Now Account for Less Than Half of China’s Power Capacity
Thanks to a growing buildout of renewable power, fossil fuels now account for less than half of China’s total installed power capacity, state media said Monday.
Read MoreSatellite Images Show Spread of Wildfire Smoke Across Eastern U.S.
Satellite imagery shows the vast extent of wildfires in Canada and the lingering veil of smoke over the Eastern U.S.
Read MoreHow Warming Ruined a Crab Fishery and Hurt an Alaskan Town
As the world warms, extended spikes in ocean temperatures are triggering the collapse of key marine populations. For the Aleut community of St. Paul, Alaska, the loss of the snow crab fishery is having a profound economic impact and raising questions about the future.
Read MoreDestruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam Has Decimated Wildlife
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has decimated riparian wildlife, according to a Ukrainian conservation group.
Read MoreBeyond the Yuck Factor: Cities Turn to ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling
San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from commercial buildings, homes, and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping. This decentralized approach, proponents say, will drive down demand in an era of increasing water scarcity.
Read MoreWealthy Nations Overstating Climate Aid, Report Finds
Wealthy nations are reportedly on track to mobilize $100 billion in climate finance for developing countries this year, but official figures obscure how much donor money is actually going toward climate projects, a report finds.
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