Why Earth Day is more important than ever
Earth day 2020 is not just the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but also the anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement to take climate action. The pandemic is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of humans and the planet in the face of global scale threats.
EARTH DAY LIVE – 2020
On April 22, we’re flooding the world with hope, optimism and action. Will you join us? Watch Live.
North Pole soon to be ice free in summer
The Arctic Ocean in summer will very likely be ice free before 2050, at least temporarily. The efficacy of climate-protection measures will determine how often and for how long. These are the results of a new research study involving 21 research institutes from around the world.
Fishpeople | Lives Transformed by the Sea; A Film
Fishpeople, tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. Available for the first time online! A documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy.
Scientists confirm dramatic melting of Greenland ice sheet
There was a dramatic melting of Greenland’s ice sheet in the summer of 2019, researchers have confirmed, in a study that reveals the loss was largely due to a persistent zone of high pressure over the region.
Images of Venice from space show how current crisis has changed the city’s iconic canals
The European Space Agency has released two images of Venice, taken one year apart, which highlight the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on its famous waterways.
Estuaries are warming at twice the rate of oceans and atmosphere
New research shows that estuaries are particularly vulnerable to a warming environment. This is a concern not only for the marine and bird life that rely on them but the millions of people who depend on rivers, lakes and lagoons for their livelihoods around the world.
Scientists have found oil from the Deepwater Horizon blowout in fishes’ livers and on the deep ocean floor
Over the decade since the Deepwater Horizon spill, thousands of scientists have analyzed its impact on the Gulf of Mexico. The spill affected many different parts of the Gulf, from coastal marshes to the deep sea.
Offshore oil and gas platforms release more methane than previously estimated
Offshore energy-producing platforms in U.S. waters of the Gulf of Mexico are emitting twice as much methane, a greenhouse gas, than previously thought, according to a new study.