What if all of shady oak trees soon disappeared? New research hints that this is not out of the question – at least in California. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States of America, researchers explain that a disease is causing sudden oak death in …
If you’ve been enjoying spring weather in your region, you might have forgotten all about climate change. A new study reveals that you’re not alone — many people are experiencing warm, comfortable weather, and it’s due to our shifting climate. However, the conditions aren’t going to last, according to scientists. A piece published in Nature has found …
If Machu Picchu was on your bucket list, you better get to it sooner rather than later. This comes on the heels of news from the World Wildlife Fund that shows 114 of the world’s 229 World Heritage Sites are slowly being destroyed. Mining, overfishing, oil exploration and illegal logging are all contributing the their …
European storks are known for migrating during the year, but new research shows that Portugal and Spain’s storks are starting to stick around — for the sake of trash. A study published in BioMed Central showed that the birds are learning to feed off of the waste in landfills. In turn, they’re opting out of …
You’ve likely heard plenty about the sea levels rising over the course of your lifetime, but now, there are even more facts to back it up. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America has found that there is a 95 percent probability that the …
We all already knew that China had a problem with its smog, and now, it may be getting a little assistance. The Associated Press reported on Dec. 10 that the Asian Development Bank has given China $300 million to clean up its capital. The goal is to help the country further develop environmental and clean …
‘Tis the season to think of the environment! At least this is what Californians have in mind as they look ahead to the holidays. A new survey by the American Christmas Tree Association has found that nearly 1 in 3 California residents are taking the drought into account while shopping for a tree. “Thirty percent said …
Global warming may be responsible for rising sea levels and habitat destruction, but how is it impacting everyday life for humans? A study led by Soloman Hsiang of Cal Berkeley has honed in on exactly how climate change affects human conflict. Hsiang and his colleagues, Marshall Burke and Edward Miguel, looked at 60 primary studies …
If you keep up with environmental issues, you might already know that the Great Barrier Reef has been a primary concern for scientists. Global warming and changing ocean temperatures have directly impacted the reef and its eco-system, but conservation efforts have been in full swing for years. That being said, how is the Great Barrier Reef these …
Regardless of her role in the political landscape, Sarah Palin somehow always finds a way to make news. While on CNN’s “State of the Union” earlier this month, Palin made it clear that she isn’t sure if global warming is truly man-made, according to FactCheck.org. I take changes in the weather, the cyclical changes that …