Environmental Science Articles
Climate Change
Thoreau Waited Longer for Spring to Arrive
Scientists have compared their own recent observations of when Massachusetts plants start flowering in spring with the records Henry David Thoreau made 150 years ago.
Arctic Ice Dynamics Destabilizing
Global warming has broken down the relationship between Arctic climate patterns and fluctuations in the volume of Arctic ice.
Forests
Why Tree Ranges are Different Sizes
Scientists have uncovered the overriding principles that govern why some tree species are confined to a narrow range of latitudes while others thrive across a continent.
Warm Climate Opens Boreal Forest to Pine Beetles
Temperatures in boreal forests extending across Canada will soon be warm enough to accommodate mountain pine beetles.
Invasive Species
Islands Rescued From Invasive Rats
Huge gains have been made over the last twenty years in stopping invasive rats and mice from destroying island biodiversity.
Aquarium Fish Poised to Invade Lakes
People dumping their pet fish into local waterways could introduce yet another exotic species into the Great Lakes watershed.
Natural Hazards
What Are the Odds You'll Get Struck By Lightning?
The chances of getting killed by lightning in Canada are generally less than one in a million. But some people's odds of encountering a deadly strike are much higher than average.
Scientists Assess Tsunami Damage
Studies of environmental damage left behind by the massive December 2004 tsunami find widespread destruction in India, both above and below ground.
Oceans
Sharks, Seabass Rebound After Fishing Banned
Big fish have returned to California's southern coast following a 15-year ban on gill net fishing.
Oceans Gaining Ground at Unusually Rapid Rate
Global warming has recently accelerated the pace of rising sea water.