Climate

Animals

Penguin poop spotted from space ups the tally of emperor penguin colonies

High-res satellite images reveal eight new breeding sites for the world’s largest penguins on Antarctica, including the first reported ones offshore.

Climate

Climate change made Siberia’s heat wave at least 600 times more likely

Siberia’s six-month heat wave during the first half of 2020 would not have happened without human-caused climate change, researchers find.

Earth

Agriculture and fossil fuels are driving record-high methane emissions

Releases of the heat-trapping gas methane from human activities have ramped up in the 21st century, especially in Africa and Asia.

Earth

Earth’s annual e-waste could grow to 75 million metric tons by 2030

Unwanted electronic waste is piling up rapidly around the globe, while collection and recycling efforts are failing to keep pace, a new report shows.

Climate

4 ways to put the 100-degree Arctic heat record in context

June’s record heat in Siberia is part of a much bigger picture of dramatic climate change in the Arctic.

Climate

A Siberian town hit 100 degrees, setting a new record for the Arctic Circle

Verkhoyansk’s high temperature, which has yet to be confirmed, follows a six-month period of record heat in the region.

Climate

Rapid sea level rise could drown protective mangrove forests by 2100

Mangroves have kept up with rising water so far, but new research reveals their limits.

Climate

‘Tree Story’ explores what tree rings can tell us about the past

The book "Tree Story" explains how scientists decipher tree rings to discover clues about past climates and ancient civilizations.

Climate

How more powerful Pacific cyclones may be fueling global warming

Increasingly strong storms in the North Pacific may be speeding up the fast-moving Kuroshio Current — which could bring more heat to high latitudes.

Climate

Daily global CO₂ emissions dropped dramatically as COVID-19 kept people home

Daily carbon dioxide emissions in early April were 17 percent lower than average daily emissions for 2019, thanks to government policies to restrict the spread of the coronavirus.

Climate

These 6 books explore climate change science and solutions

Science News staff read recent books about climate change to help guide you to which ones you might like.

Climate

What lifestyle changes will shrink your carbon footprint the most?

You can reduce your carbon emissions, but the most influential changes will depend on your circumstances.