Extracting natural gas from shale formations can provide an abundant, lower-carbon footprint fossil fuel, but also creates concerns over increased methane emissions.
Estimating Emissions Potential of Decommissioned Gas Wells From Shale Samples
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Climate Change Could Become the Main Driver of Biodiversity Decline by Mid-Century
Global biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study published in Science.
Emperor Penguin Colonies in Antarctica Suffer as Sea-Ice Diminishes
Record low levels of Antarctic sea-ice in late 2023 resulted in breeding failures in a fifth of the continent’s emperor penguin colonies, according to a new study from British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
Early Trauma Cuts Life Short for Squirrels, and Climate Change Could Make Matters Worse
Life in the Yukon can be tough for young red squirrels.
Modeling Broader Effects of Wildfires in Siberia
As wildfires in Siberia become more common, global climate modeling estimates significant impacts on climate, air quality, health, and economies in East Asia and across the northern hemisphere.
How Much Energy Can Offshore Wind Farms in the US Produce? New Study Sheds Light
As summer approaches, electricity demand surges in the U.S., as homes and businesses crank up the air conditioning.
