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Humanity’s ‘ecological Ponzi scheme’ sets up bleak future, scientists warn

Posted on January 14, 2021 by elizabethalberts | 0 Comments

Earth’s future looks decidedly bleak, according to a group of 17 prominent international scientists. But understanding the magnitude of the world’s problems is not an easy feat, even for knowledgeable…

Rare beaked whale sighting could be a world first for the species

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Rebecca Kessler | 0 Comments

On a calm, cloudy morning in May 2019, a lookout on a research vessel lowered his binoculars and shouted, “Beaked whales! Beaked whales!” As lead scientist Massimiliano Rosso recalls it,…

Environmentalists see opportunity for Pennsylvania legislature in 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Rachel McDevitt | 0 Comments

They hope lawmakers will see some environmental action as good for the economy and begin to consider climate change. The post Environmentalists see opportunity for Pennsylvania legislature in 2021 appeared…

Government defends Cumbria coal mine green light

Posted on January 14, 2021 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

From BBC shareSharenoclose Share pagelinkCopy linkAbout sharing image copyrightWest Cumbria Mining Company The government’s chief planning officer has defended its recent decision to allow a new coal mine in Cumbria.…

Climate change: ‘Exceptionally hot’ 2020 concludes warmest decade

Posted on January 14, 2021 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

From BBC The years between 2011 and 2020 were the hottest on record, and 2020 was among the warmest of all. Read the full article

Electric eels work together to zap prey

Posted on January 14, 2021 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

From BBC The electric predators work in groups to herd and “zap” their prey in unison, scientists shocked to discover. Read the full article

Pandemic Causes Historic — But Fleeting— Drop In U.S. Climate Emissions

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Lauren Sommer | 0 Comments

From NPR As Americans stayed home during the pandemic, cars and planes produced less heat-trapping emissions. But the effect is only temporary. (Image credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Read the full…

‘There is no vaccine for climate change,’ U.N. environment chief says

Posted on January 14, 2021 by malavikavyawahare | 0 Comments

The world is not prepared for climate change, a new U.N. report warns, highlighting how far behind countries have fallen in implementing adaptation measures. “The hard truth is that climate…

Honey detective work raises fears for bees

Posted on January 14, 2021 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

From BBC shareSharenoclose Share pagelinkCopy linkAbout sharing image copyrightNatasha de Vere DNA detective work on honey has given a rare insight into the foraging habits of honeybees. Scientists used genetic…

2 Trump officials publish fake science, get their old jobs back

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Alexandria Herr | 0 Comments

Two Trump appointees to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy who published a set of documents denying climate change were reassigned on Tuesday. David Legates and Ryan…