EnvironmentalProtection
Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat – a geographer explains how to restore them
Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat – a geographer explains how to restore them Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat due to reduced flow, habitat loss, excessive algae, and human pressure, which can be attributed to factors such as agricultural irrigation, urbanization, mining, and industrial water use. The state of Florida has designated […]
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Clownfish are disappearing due to climate change
Clownfish are disappearing due to climate change Climate change is causing a population collapse in clownfish due to extreme heat waves in the Red Sea, which has resulted in a breakdown in their mutualistic relationship with anemones. The study found that prolonged bleaching of anemones can lead to the death of both the anemone and […]
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones Marine protected areas (MPAs) cover over 8% of the world’s oceans, but many are poorly monitored and vulnerable to poaching. A new global study using satellite technology found that MPAs where industrial […]
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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies
To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies Chemical warfare, such as mustard gas, has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences across various conflicts. The development of a rapid, easy, and reliable way to detect toxic chemicals like mustard gas […]
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What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska The Trump administration plans to expand oil drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) by opening nearly 82% of the area to development, including ecologically sensitive areas. The expansion would threaten the habitat and survival of Arctic wildlife, […]
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Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways
Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways Climate change is not just about temperature; its accelerating pace is disrupting nature in two key ways: changing habitat ranges for plants and animals, and throwing off the delicate timing of pollination. The rate of climate change is […]
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Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life President Donald Trump’s administration is stripping protections from marine protected areas, which are crucial for preserving biodiversity and supporting fishing industries. The removal of key protections allows commercial fishing in parts […]
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Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities Rollbacks to federal clean water protections will disproportionately harm already vulnerable communities, including those facing pollution and failing infrastructure. The Trump administration’s efforts to narrow federal water protections, pause water infrastructure investments, and retreat from environmental enforcement will have devastating consequences […]
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Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy
Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy The Trump administration has announced plans to review or reverse dozens of environmental protection regulations, but the process is not as simple as just saying so. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the Administrative Procedure Act, a federal law that […]
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Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone A cnidarian is attached to a dead sponge stalk on a manganese nodule in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Diva Amon and Craig Smith, University of Hawaii at Mānoa Picture an ocean world so deep […]
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