Study: As global temperatures rise, climate ‘tipping points’ loom

Earth is teetering perilously close to climate “tipping points.” Now, scientists have found that every fraction of a degree of warming matters when it comes to whether or not these tipping points occur.

August 6, 2024

What on Earth is ‘climate adaptation’?

From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere these days. Conservation International looks to make sense of it in an occasional explainer series. In this installment, we explore “climate adaptation.”

November 9, 2022

News spotlight: Report finds striking rise in methane emissions

More methane is being pumped into the atmosphere than ever before, according to a new study from the World Meteorological Organization. The rapid acceleration is threatening to hamper efforts to curb climate change.

October 31, 2022

News spotlight: What happened to Alaska’s snow crabs? Scientists have a few leads.

Deep in the frigid east Bering Sea, snow crabs have historically flourished — supporting Alaska’s $160 million annual crabbing industry. Yet state officials recently sent shockwaves across the industry when they announced there would be no snow crab season this year for the first time.

October 25, 2022

News spotlight: Humanity barreling toward ‘irreversible’ climate tipping points

In case you missed it: A new study suggests that the consequences of crossing critical climate thresholds could be more severe than previously thought — including the collapse of polar ice sheets and death of coral reefs.

September 22, 2022

News spotlight: Climate change is killing pollen

In case you missed it: Rising temperatures are putting the pollen from essential crops — including tomatoes, canola and rice — at risk.

July 6, 2022