Puerto Rico earthquakes imperil island's indigenous heritage
Jan 29, 2020 06:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Tremors and aftershocks are still rocking Puerto Rico, weeks after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake toppled buildings, killed at least one person and injured another eight on Jan. 7. Families have begun leaving the island...
Climate crisis: how to make space for 2 billion trees on a crowded island like the UK
Jan 29, 2020 06:14 am UTC| Nature
The UKs official climate advisor, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), recently published a report outlining how to reduce the 12% of greenhouse gas emissions that come from land use by two thirds by 2050. Alongside...
If it's below 40 degrees in South Florida, the forecast calls for falling iguanas
Jan 28, 2020 08:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
As temperatures were dipping this week, the National Weather Service issued freeze warnings for much of Florida and Georgia, adding a warning in South Florida for falling iguanas. University of Florida wildlife ecologist...
Four graphs that suggest we can't blame climate change on solar activity
Jan 28, 2020 08:44 am UTC| Nature
The past decade (2010-2019) was the hottest on record and five of the top 10 warmest single years have all occurred since 2015, according to reports released by the UK Met Office and the World Meteorological...
Did a volcanic eruption in Indonesia really lead to the creation of Frankenstein?
Jan 28, 2020 08:43 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Frankenstein abandons his monstrous creation. Frontispiece to Mary Shelleys 1831 edition of Frankenstein Mary Shelleys Frankenstein tells the tale of a monster created by an obsessed scientist. Since its inception in...
Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding – and climate change is making them stronger
Jan 28, 2020 08:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Ask people to name the worlds largest river, and most will probably guess that its the Amazon, the Nile or the Mississippi. In fact, some of Earths largest rivers are in the sky and they can produce powerful storms, like...
Pulling out weeds is the best thing you can do to help nature recover from the fires
Jan 28, 2020 08:18 am UTC| Nature
Many Australians feel compelled to help our damaged wildlife after this seasons terrible bushfires. Suggested actions have included donating money, leaving water out for thirsty animals, and learning how to help the...
The Alberta government is interfering in public sector bargaining on an unprecedented scale
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