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What will we lose? Tracking climate change in Yellowstone
This article discusses what we are losing – tracking climate change in Yellowstone.
Scientists have been predicting for years that fire activity in Yellowstone National Park is going to increase as the world gets warmer. Climate models predict more large fires and ballooning yearly burned acreage totals. There will also […]
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Maine has seen a record-breaking number of cases of a tick-borne disease this year
This article discusses how Maine has seen a record-breaking number of cases of a tick-borne disease this year. Maine has seen a significant increase this year in the reported cases of two tick-borne diseases, with 556 cases of anaplasmosis and a record-breaking 124 cases of babesiosis so far, according to […]
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RTeport: Loons likely to disappear from Minnesota due to climate change
This article discusses why Loons are likely to disappear from Minnesota due to climate change, new report warns. Minnesota is one of the country’s fastest-warming states, largely because of its northern location and warming winters.
Minnesota could lose its beloved state bird in coming decades if humans don’t stall climate change […]
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Yellow Fever And Malaria In The US? With Climate Crisis, It’s Within The Realm Of Possibility
This WBUR article discusses how yellow fever and malaria is increasing in the US because of climate change.
When we talk about climate change, we make projections into the future — the number of degrees that will cause devastation by a certain year or the number of climate refugees […]
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Study: Climate Change Is Decimating Mojave Desert Birds
This article discusses how climate change is decimating Mojave Desert birds.
We found out last year that hotter, drier weather due to climate change is likely causing bird populations in the Mojave Desert to collapse at an alarming rate. A new study published today suggests one […]
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Above the Fold & Daily Climate Weekend Reader
For the week ending September 29, articles include a discussion of air travel-related emissions, weedkiller-infused coffee beans, plastics, a report on PFAS contamination of California drinking water, California water shortages, a second look at a devastating bird loss study, climate change in the Arctic, and salmon and […]
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Climate change has created more bird winners than losers in England
This New Scientist article has a slight bit of good news from climate change – climate change has created more bird winners than losers in England.
Climate change appears to have helped far more English bird species than it has hindered over the past 50 years.
Out of 68 species that […]
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Studies: As the climate shifts, Central America confronts a deadly dengue outbreak
This article discusses how, as the climate shifts, Central America confronts a deadly dengue outbreak. Central America is grappling with its worst outbreak of dengue fever in decades – and scientists say the disease is likely to spread and become more frequent in the future due to climate change. […]
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Facing uncertain future, puffins adapt to survive climate change
This Daily Climate article discusses whether puffins will be able to adapt and survive climate change. Their fate remains heavily in the hands of humans.
There are now 1,300 breeding pairs of puffins on several islands in Maine. They are a significant source of revenue in the state’s $6.2 billion […]
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