Climate Change

June 24, 2019

Joee Patterson was one of four marine technicians on the Nathaniel B. Palmer research vessel during an expedition to Thwaites Glacier this past winter. The glacier is melting fast, and scientists fear that if it were to collapse entirely, it would trigger up to 11 feet of sea level rise.

Environment

Is climate change causing us to experience 'ecological grief'?

PRI's The World

June 24, 2019

More and more mental health professionals are starting to take note of how climate change and environmental disasters are impacting our mental health. This has given rise to a new term: ecological grief. Ashley Cunsolo, a public health researcher, explains what ecological grief is and how it may be impacting people around the world.

Environment

'Our Planet' aims to raise awareness and offer solutions for an Earth in crisis

Living on Earth

June 19, 2019

"Our Planet" is an inspiring nature documentary series narrated by the renowned Sir David Attenborough. The eight-episode Netflix original provides viewers with majestic scenes of our natural world through the sobering lens of climate change.

Lifestyle & Belief

Going green — after death

Living on Earth

June 18, 2019

For most of recent human history, we’ve opted for burial and cremation. Washington State residents now have a new green option: human composting — also known as natural organic reduction.

Environment

Monkey see, monkey do: Islands in Panama offer glimpse into animal innovation

PRI's The World

June 12, 2019

Scientists found the capuchin monkey using stone tools to crush food in 2018 in a wildlife preserve in Panama. Earlier this spring, researchers went back to learn more about the monkey's innovation.

Into the Thaw: Decoding Thwaites Glacier

These scientists used small explosions to 'see' under Antarctica and measure how fast a key glacier will melt

PRI's The World

June 11, 2019

A team of four researchers spent 10 days in one of the remote places on earth to scout locations for sensors that will measure the warm water that is melting the Thwaites Glacier from below.

Climate Change

Understanding the human side of climate change relocation

The Conversation

June 10, 2019

Papua New Guinea inhabitants are in a race against climate change as they continue to lose their land to rising sea levels and coastal erosion. Since 1994, the islanders of the seven atolls have lost about 50% of their land. In an effort to relocate from a no longer habitable environment, they face devastating economic and political obstacles.

Environment

Green wave in EU elections illustrates a desire for urgent action on climate

Living on Earth

June 08, 2019

Every five years, citizens of the European Union elect new representatives for the EU Parliament. In the elections that wrapped up on May 26, voters gave a clear signal that the environment was high on their list of priorities.

Climate Change

Brazil's mangroves on the front line of climate change

Reuters

June 07, 2019

Scientists have warned that water temperatures are increasing far faster than expected, which drives rising sea levels. Many suggest Brazil's large mangrove forest, a vital protection against climate change, are on the front lines.

Environment

How climate change is affecting mental health

PRI's The World

June 06, 2019

As the climate crisis escalates, researchers are looking into how mental health is being impacted by scientists' gloomy predictions of scientists.

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