For remote sensing scientists who track the movement of smoke plumes, May 2023 has been a wild, memorable month due to extreme fire activity in northwestern Canada.
A Smoky May for North America
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New Study: Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
A new study published in Science Advances today provides evidence that large-scale, offshore, and fully-protected marine areas (MPAs) protect biodiversity without negatively impacting fishing and food security.
Saved from Extinction, Southern California’s Channel Island Foxes Now Face New Threat to Survival
Tiny foxes — each no bigger than a five-pound housecat — inhabiting the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California were saved from extinction in 2016.
Rocks Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet Reveal Surprising Past
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is shrinking, with many glaciers across the region retreating and melting at an alarming rate.
Scientists Identify Bacteria That Can Break Down ‘Forever Chemicals’
Researchers have identified soil bacteria able to break down some PFAS chemicals, known as “forever chemicals” because they take decades to degrade naturally.
Mitigating Climate Change Through Restoration of Coastal Ecosystems
One of the primary drivers of climate change is excess greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
