As Ghost Forests Spread, Researchers Ask for Help Keeping Track
Document the formation of ghost forests — stands of dead trees that were recently killed by salt stress — with citizen science.
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Urban green spaces make cities happier
Urban green spaces improve mental health, physical well-being, happiness, and community engagement. So why don’t we have more of them?
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Lemurs: Where Will They Go?
Did you know that wild lemurs only live in Madagascar, and that their habitat is quickly disappearing? Find out what is being done.
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Plastic Pollution: Microplastics in the Environment
Tiny plastic particles have made their way from our soil, oceans, and bodies. Plastics on the nanoscale can have dangerous new properties.
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Plants Climb Himalayas as Snow Line Recedes
It’s hot outside! Climate change is heating up the Himalayas, changing vegetation patterns and affecting the flow of water to people living at the base.
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Wicked High Tides: Citizen Scientists Plan for Sea Level Rise
To understand how sea level rise will impact people, researchers and citizen scientists are mapping areas that are already impacted.
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Sea Turtles Fooled by Trash Resembling Their Food
Sea turtles that mistake trash for food are in for a world of hurt. Green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellies.
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Can climate change increase violence against women?
Violence against women and girls is a well-known problem. However, do natural disasters exacerbate this as climate change worsens?
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Carbon Isotope Anomaly in the Deep Sea
Carbon variations in methane found on the ocean floor are giving researchers new insights into ocean microbes and chemical reactions.
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Commodity-Driven Deforestation Threatens Forests
The global market for consumer goods has led to a long-term trend of deforestation. Companies, governments, and individuals can reverse this.
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