Environment
German Forests Threatened by Beetle Attack Due to Climate Change
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
Germany’s mystical forests, idolized in art and literature, are now threatened by an exploding bark beetle population due to a warming climate. Drought and rising temperatures have led to trees losing their natural defense, making them more vulnerable.
Alaska’s Lakes Are Disappearing Faster Than Ever
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
Alaska’s Arctic lakes are disappearing quickly. One lake lost more water in 2018 than it usually does in a decade. Here’s why.
Climate Crisis Raises Risks of Ebola Outbreaks
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
Meteorologist Kait Parker says Ebola will become more likely to infect humans because of climate change.
Japan’s Sushi May Never Be the Same Because of Climate Change
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
Nori, the thin sheets of seaweed used to make sushi rolls, is threatened by warming ocean waters due to climate change. In 2018, the seaweed’s production in Japan fell to the lowest since 1972.
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Florida Native American Heritage Sites
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
Rising seas, caused by climate change, are threatening thousands of ancient Native American heritage sites across the Florida Gulf Coast.
Massive Iceberg Breaks off Antarctica in Largest Calving Event in 50 Years
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
A huge iceberg that covers an area of more than 630 square miles broke off Antarctica’s Amery Ice Shelf. It was the largest natural calving event seen in over a century.
Arctic Sea Ice Plunges to Second-Lowest Annual Minimum on Record
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
This year’s annual minimum of Arctic sea ice has tied with the second-lowest extent on record, a mere 1.6 million square miles.
Glacier in Italy’s Mont Blanc Mountains Could Collapse Any Time
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
A glacier in Italy’s Mont Blanc mountains could collapse at any time.
U.N. Climate Report: Extreme Floods Will Become Annual Occurrence
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
A new climate report by the IPCC was released at the U.N. Climate Summit, giving a glimpse into a future on Earth even more catastrophic than what’s previously predicted.
NASA Study Shows Sinking Land
January 24, 2020, 8:24 pm EST
A NASA-led study says certain areas of Hampton Roads, Va., are sinking at many times the rate of other land in the region.
