Goats in the Italian Alps Are Shrinking
These goats that live in the Italian Alps appear to be shrinking in size, according to research from Durham University.
Category: Climate Change
Snowpack Critical to Helping Forests Heal
A substantial snowpack helps forests heal after fire season, but what can be done with higher temperatures and lower precipitation?
Ebbs and Floes: Watching the Arctic Ice Melt
Watching Arctic Ice Melt: Researchers photographed large ponds of meltwater sitting on the Arctic ice to track climate change.
Greenland Ice Sheets Losing Ability to Absorb Meltwater
The Greenland ice sheets are losing their ability to retain meltwater, resulting in faster runoff of meltwater into the ocean.
Warmest Ocean Temperatures Ever Recorded
A study of the variability of the global climate system has revealed that global ocean temperatures are on the rise.
Miss Louisiana Earth Invites You To Volunteer Online and Map Where Vital Wetlands Are Being Lost
Participate in Miss Louisiana Earth’s online citizen science challenge to help researchers understand climate impacts on wetland loss.
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.
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.
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.
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?