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Donald Trump, climate saviour?
THE NATIONAL OBSERVER Donald Trump tried to pull the rug from under climate action by pulling out of the Paris accord. But it looks more and more like Trump’s move may have the opposite effect, giving the global climate movement what it most lacked — a clear enemy. Story here.
‘It’s going to be grim, but there will still be coral’: Scientists call for realism about reefs
The Washington Post With coral reefs all over the world suffering ongoing bleaching and death at the hands of warming ocean waters — from remote coral atolls in the Indian Ocean to Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef — the future of these beloved marine ecosystems appears increasingly grim. But while experts almost universally agree that climate change will continue to shape the future of the world’s corals, some scientists insist that there’s still hope for them. Story here.
Climate Change Is Killing New England’s Moose. Can Hunters Save Them?
inside climate news Ticks that flourish as temperatures rise are decimating the once-thriving population. Some experts think reducing moose numbers is the best way to save them. Story here. A moose in Riding Mountain National Park, Canada. PinP photo.
THE CLOCK IS TICKING ON SITE C
SIERRA CLUB BC The results of the BC election are finally in, and the message is clear: Almost sixty per cent of voters called for a review or cancellation of the Site C dam. Their concerns must be honoured by the incumbent government. Details here.
Toxic Cocktail of Man-Made Chemicals Found in Great Barrier Reef Turtles
EcoWatch Green Sea Turtles in Australia's Great Barrier Reef are some of the world's most majestic creatures. They have a lifespan of up to 50 years, but after recent results from blood tests on the marine animals, their health might be in jeopardy. Story here. Photo by Nize @ English Wikipedi
Not So Funny: The Arctic is Leaking Laughing Gas
EcoWatch Nitrous oxide, the main ingredient in laughing gas, is 300 times more potent as a greenhouse gas, than carbon dioxide. And scientists believe it could be leaking from ancient reservoirs beneathArctic permafrost. Details here. Melting permafrost in Canada's Arctic. Photo: Charles Tarnocai/Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Biodiversity moves beyond counting species
nature Ecologists are increasingly looking at how richness of traits — rather than number of species — helps set the health of ecosystems. Details here.
How scientists reacted to the US leaving the Paris climate agreement
nature What the United States' departure from the historic pact means for efforts to fight global warming. Details here.
Health Leaders Must Focus on the Threats From Factory Farms (Opinion)
The New York Times. This week, the World Health Organization — which works globally to improve human health — will meet in Geneva to select a new director general. We have a mission for that leader: take on factory farms, a major threat to health and the environment. Story here.