Earth & Environment
Covering the science of our home planet, including climate change, geology, oceanography, and biodiversity.
Abuja tremors: Hourly updates ordered as officials grapple with seismic oversight
At 11:23:27 a.m. on Tuesday, an earth tremor originating from a depth of one kilometer shook several buildings in Abuja. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development immediately demanded hourly updates.
Climate Reversal vs. Climate Change: Misinterpreting Science
Scientists have recently refined their climate models, adjusting the probabilities of the most catastrophic warming outcomes.
Antarctica's Tourism Boom Is Outpacing the Rules Meant to Protect It
Antarctica's tourism numbers are surging, outpacing the slow-moving international governance designed to protect its fragile environment. Researchers propose solutions like visitor caps and tourism taxes to manage the growing impact.
Grounded Environmental: Solutions for Contaminated Land Challenges
For property developers, landowners, and construction firms, navigating the complexities of contaminated land presents significant challenges. Grounded Environmental provides comprehensive solutions designed to manage gr…
How Ocean Warming Drives Sea Level Rise
In 2024, the ocean recorded its warmest year ever, a stark indicator of its escalating role in climate change, according to Science Nasa .
How Scientists Trace Meteorites Back to Named Asteroid Families
Scientists can now trace common stony meteorites, like H, L, and LL chondrites, back to specific named asteroid families such as Nele, Massalia, Flora, and Hertha. This tracing involves classifying the meteorite's composition and matching its cosmic ray exposure age with the dynamics of asteroid orbits.
How a Bolide Impact Killed the Dinosaurs: The Chicxulub Chain of Catastrophe
The Chicxulub bolide impact 66 million years ago triggered a global chain of catastrophes, including a prolonged period of darkness that collapsed photosynthesis and led to the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs and 75% of Earth's species. Understanding this event's specific mechanisms is key to comprehending mass extinctions.
What Are the Environmental Impacts of Deep-Sea Mining on Marine Life?
Four decades after a test mining experiment removed manganese nodules from the deep seabed, biological impacts persist across many organism groups.
The Anthropocene Is Not an Epoch: What Geologists Decided in March 2024 and Why
In March 2024, geologists formally rejected the proposal to designate the Anthropocene as a new epoch on the Geologic Time Scale. While the term remains widely used to describe human-driven planetary change, the decision reflects strict stratigraphic requirements and the diachronous nature of human impact, leading to discussions about framing it as a geological "event" instead.