Giant African baobab trees die suddenly after thousands of years
Some of Africa’s oldest and biggest baobab trees have abruptly died, wholly or in part, in the past decade, victim to climate change, according to researchers.
Pope Tells Oil Executives to Act on Climate: ‘There Is No Time to Lose’
Pope Francis issued a sweeping letter that highlighted the global crisis posed by climate change and called for swift action to save the environment and the planet.
Whale found In Thailand dies from eating over 80 plastic bags
Rescuers unsuccessfully tried to nurse the male pilot whale back to health. A necropsy revealed over 17 pounds of plastic, including more than 80 plastic bags, in the whale’s stomach.
3 SoCal Beaches Among the Most Polluted in the State
Three Southern California beaches are among the 10 most polluted in the state.
CO2 Levels Break Another Record, Exceeding 411 Parts Per Million
Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeded 411 parts per million (ppm) in May, the highest monthly average ever recorded. In addition, scientists found that the rate of CO2 increase is accelerating.
Magical Images Reveal the Beauty and Raw Power of the Ocean
On World Oceans Day, pictures celebrate the magic of the ocean. This photographer lives by the tides, the swell, and the wind–championing the natural wonder of our world’s oceans.
World Oceans Day: 8 things you can do to make a difference
The barrage of threats facing our oceans today might seem like an overwhelming tsunami of problems. But there’s hope, according to experts and activists, who say there are a slew of steps you can take to help make a difference.
World Oceans Day 2018: the battle against single-use plastic
From Paris to Hong Kong, and Quito to Malé, on June 8, 2018, people around the world are celebrating World Oceans Day…
Beach Report Card 2017-18: Banner Year for Water Quality
Heal the Bay today, released their 28th annual Beach Report Card, which assigns yearly A-to-F water-quality grades for more than 400 beaches along the California shoreline, based on levels of harmful bacteria.