Missouri and the World
Scientists say increasingly common heatwaves could be causing serious damage to bee populations – not necessarily by killing the insects outright, but by severely harming their ability to reproduce.
New research published in the Journal of Thermal Biology found that extreme heat dramatically reduced fertility in red mason bees, an important pollinator species common in British gardens and orchards. [Read more…] about Heatwaves may be quietly devastating bee populations, scientists warn
For years, most climate discussions have focused on replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy such as wind and solar power.
But some scientists now argue that the challenge goes far beyond simply generating cleaner electricity.
According to analysis published by The Conversation, a significant share of fossil fuels are never burned for energy at all. Instead, they become part of the physical materials used throughout modern life – including plastics, fertilizers, insulation, synthetic fabrics and construction products. [Read more…] about Why ‘decarbonizing everything’ may be impossible – and what comes next
For decades, Antarctica appeared to behave differently from the rest of the warming planet.
While Arctic sea ice declined rapidly as global temperatures rose, the frozen sea surrounding Antarctica seemed surprisingly resilient. In some years, Antarctic sea ice even expanded slightly, leading scientists to believe the southern polar region might respond more slowly to climate change than other parts of the world.
But that assumption may now be breaking down. [Read more…] about Scientists thought Antarctica would resist global warming for longer – now they’re worried
As governments around the world continue debating how to tackle climate change, some environmental advocates and researchers argue that Indigenous communities should play a much larger role in shaping global conservation and climate policy.
A viewpoint article published by Analyst News argues that Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional land stewardship practices are being overlooked despite their importance in protecting ecosystems and biodiversity.
The article was written by Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, a Ghanaian land custodian and founder of Land Rights Defenders Inc. [Read more…] about Why some climate experts say Indigenous leadership is essential to protecting biodiversity
