Environmental Scientists Urge More “Straight Talk” About Oceans
NJ Spotlight News reported on the 16th Annual Future of the Ocean Symposium that took place at Monmouth University on April 13, 2023.
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How Climate Change May Impact Winter Storms
This latest winter season in the U.S. included extreme rains and flooding. How did climate change affect these extreme weather events?
Stop Calling Storms “Once-in-a-Generation”
Winter Storm Elliot in December of 2022 brought up the question of whether a "once-in-a-generation" label is accurate for weather events.
A Canadian Gas Field Is Polluting First Nation Communities
The Montney Formation is a 130,000-square-kilometer natural gas resource in Canada that causes air, water, and noise pollution.
Advancing Climate Justice in New York
An essay from environmental journalist Yessenia Funes on achieving climate justice in New York City and beyond.
The United States Hasn’t Ratified an Important Biodiversity Treaty
The United States has yet to ratify the treaty that established the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity.
How Climate Change, Poverty, and Social Stigma Affect Menstrual Hygiene
Approximately 800 million people menstruate. Climate change greatly impacts period products and the people who need them.
COP27 Establishes Historic Loss and Damage Fund
Nearly 200 countries agreed to the ‘Loss and Damage Fund’ proposed at COP27, but the conference’s outcome still had limitations.
New Loss and Damage Fund Is a Win-Win
A new fund to help developing countries recovering from climate change was created at COP27. Why is this beneficial, even for the U.S.?
How Are Muskoxen Faring in a Changing Climate?
Muskoxen face dangers like disease, hunting and climate change. Why do they matter to humans, and how can we protect them moving forward?
World Predicted to Surpass Global Warming Threshold
The world is expected to surpass its goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the early 2030s, warns a new IPCC study.
COP27’s Indigenous Turnout Could Help Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-based solutions were a headline of COP27. How can world leaders ensure Indigenous stewardship and land rights moving forward?