Global Cheetah Population 'Crashing,' Raising Risk of Species Extinction
CommonDreams Just 7,100 cheetahs remain around the world. Story here. U.S. Fish & Wildlife photo.
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Growing mega-cities will displace vast tracts of farmland by 2030, study says
the guardian Cropland losses will have consequences especially for Asia and Africa, which will experience growing food insecurity as cities expand. Story here.
Scientists are trying to save the climate from toxic cow burps
The Washington Post Earth has a cow problem. Story here. USDA photo
El Niño on a warming planet may have sparked the Zika epidemic, scientists report
The Washington Post In a world characterized by rising temperatures, deforestation and other human influences on the environment, the spread of infectious disease is a hot topic. Many recent studies suggest that environmental changes can affect the transmission of everything from malaria to the Zika virus — and it’s increasingly important to understand these links, scientists say. Story here.
Nearly 3,000 US Communities Have Lead Levels Higher Than Flint: Reuters
CommonDreams Advocates hope new investigation will spur action from community leaders, as aid and attention have been slim. Story here.
UN: Huge emissions cuts needed to meet Paris climate goals
CTV News The world is nowhere near on track to achieve the ambitious temperature goals adopted in the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, the UN said Thursday in a sobering report that warned of a human tragedy unless governments stepped up efforts to fight global warming. Story here.
Arctic drilling ban reveals crucial difference between Obama and Trudeau on climate
Nation of Change Prime Minister Trudeau continues to cling to an ideological and dangerous assertion that his government has no responsibility to restrict fossil fuel supply in the middle of a global climate crisis. Story here.
My Latest Letter. Will it Make You Angry? I Hope So! (But Not at Me!)
by Larry Powell It’s like a nightmare in slow-motion. Just when you think Trump has made the worst possible choice for his cabinet, he announces another who’s even worse.
'It's their backyard': Inuit voice essential in Arctic climate studies, scientists say
CBC news Residents' knowledge of the fastest warming place on Earth fills gaps in scientific data. Story here.
California Forests Failing to Regrow After Intense Wildfires
inside climate news Huge, destructive fires are more common with climate change, and the loss of regeneration threatens to exacerbate global warming. Story here.
A Drive to Save Saharan Oases As Climate Change Takes a Toll
environment360 From Morocco to Libya, the desert oases of the Sahara's Maghreb region are disappearing as temperatures rise and rainfall decreases. Facing daunting odds, local residents are employing traditional water conservation techniques to try to save these ancient ecosystems. Story here.