Tropical cyclones are growing stronger and more destructive globally. This is likely a result of rising sea temperatures due to climate change. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ScienceDaily The New York Times CNN Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 756
Substantial recovery of marine life can be achieved by 2050 if immediate, large-scale action is taken to reduce pollution, protect vulnerable habitats and species, improve harvesting strategies, restore habitats, and curb climate change. Nature BBC Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 693
The number of days spent working in unsafe heat conditions (involving temperature and humidity conditions, physical activity, and core body temperature) is estimated to double for agricultural workers in the U.S. by 2050 due to climate change. Environmental Research Letters University of Washington Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 675
The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans. Landscape Ecology EuerkAlert! ScienceDaily Environment Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 950
A single plastic teabag can release billions of small pieces of plastic (microplastics and nanoplastics) into your beverage. Environmental Science & Technology McGill University CNN Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 997
Over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction globally due primarily to habitat loss and pollutants including fertilizer and pesticides. Biological Conservation The Washington Post The Guardian CNN Episode 37 - Useful Science Podcast Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1131
Ocean bottom currents transport microplastics to the seafloor, which can accumulate in concentrations reaching 1.9 million pieces per square meter. Science Science Magazine The Conversation Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1008
A combination of planting more vegetation, using reflective materials on hard surfaces, and installing green roofs on buildings may help cool urban areas susceptible to extreme heat. Atmosphere EurekAlert! Portland State University Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1313
A highly diverse mix of grassland plant species promotes healthy ecosystems and can maximize profits for commercial land owners. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1050
The total bird population in the U.S. and Canada has decreased by 2.9 billion since the 1970s. Threats to birds include habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Science National Geographic Business Insider Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 924