Climate Change : Science World Report

May 02, 2014 07:40 AM EDT

Climate Change isn't Just in the Arctic: Major Biodiversity Impacts are Global

As our climate shifts and changes, ice sheets are shrinking and ice caps are melting. But the warming world doesn't just impact ice; it also has unprecedented impacts on biodiversity around the world.

Apr 30, 2014 01:12 PM EDT

Ocean Acidification Already Impacting Snails on West Coast by Dissolving Shells

Ocean acidity is a growing problem as greenhouse gases build up in our atmosphere. Now, the NOAA has discovered the first evidence that acidic waters off of the West Coast are dissolving the shells of tiny free-swimming marine snails.

Apr 29, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Global Warming Causes Coral Babies to Stay at Their Home Reef

As our climate changes and oceans warm, coral reefs are feeling the impacts. Now, researchers have discovered that the warmer temperatures are causing coral larvae to stay at "home" rather than venturing abroad on ocean currents.

Apr 29, 2014 07:55 AM EDT

Warmer Temperatures Cause Butterflies to Emerge Later: Climate Change Impacts

We all know that climate change is impacting species across the globe. Now, scientists have found that warmer temperatures are causing urban butterflies to emerge later than usual.

Apr 28, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

Wetlands to Blame for Sudden Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Methane

It turns out that wetlands may be to blame for more greenhouse gas than previously thought. Scientists have discovered that a recent rise in atmospheric methane may actually stem from wetland emissions.

Apr 27, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

Cutting Down on Meat and Dairy Reduces Nitrogen Pollution by 40 Percent

What we eat may be impacting our environment. Scientists have discovered that our food choices may affect pollutant nitrogen emissions, climate change and land-use.

Apr 25, 2014 09:10 AM EDT

Climate Change is Now: Scientists Urge Policy Makers Not to Wait

There's overwhelming evidence for climate change. It's not happening at some point in the future; instead, it's happening now. New research reveals what motivates individuals to respond to a shifting climate.

Apr 25, 2014 07:38 AM EDT

Tiny Organism Holds the Key to Ocean Carbon Cycling: Climate Change

Scientists have made a breakthrough when it comes to understanding the microscopic underpinnings of carbon cycling in the ocean, which could help them better predict and understand climate change and ocean acidification.

Apr 23, 2014 12:49 PM EDT

Storm Waters Overflowing Manhattan's Sea Wall 20 Times More Likely

New York's Manhattan is at risk for flooding during major storms, such as Sandy. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the Manhattan sea wall and have found that the odds of storm water overflowing it are up 20-fold.

Apr 23, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

Wildlife Response to Climate Change was Underestimated: Birds Migrate North

Scientists have revealed that the wildlife response to climate change is likely underestimated, and that the side effects may be much more far-reaching than previously thought.

Apr 22, 2014 07:44 AM EDT

Ancient Antarctica was as Hot as Today's California Coast and Florida

Scientists have discovered that parts of ancient Antarctica were as warm as today's California coast, and polar regions of the southern Pacific Ocean were as hot as Florida. The findings reveal a bit more about Earth's ancient climate.

Apr 21, 2014 01:35 PM EDT

Biofuels from Corn Residue May Negatively Impact Climate: Increase in Carbon Emissions

It turns out that corn may not make the best biofuel. A new study reveals that using corn crop residue to make ethanol and other biofuels reduces soil carbon and can generate more greenhouse gases than gasoline.