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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

California, Nevada, and Arizona face historic March heatwave with record temperatures, heat warnings, and national park advisories as the southwest US endures unprecedented warmth.

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Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

El Niño and La Niña are key climate patterns affecting global weather, temperatures, and rainfall. This article explains their mechanisms, impacts, frequency, and potential links to climate change, with detailed regional effects and historical context.

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Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Scientists at AFBI and partners train to identify Nephrops norvegicus burrows underwater, aiding conservation and sustainable fishing of this economically vital species.

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Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott shares how her space and undersea experiences deepen her view of Earth as a shared home, contributing essays to a special Isle of Man stamp collection highlighting the planet's interconnectedness.

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Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn Austrian glaciers are not only shrinking but structurally disintegrating due to climate change, with significant losses recorded across the Alps.

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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

California, Nevada, and Arizona face historic March heatwave with record temperatures, heat warnings, and national park advisories as the southwest US endures unprecedented warmth.

3 min read

Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

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Getty Images A woman drinks water on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a heatwave. She is wearing a black vest top and a light brown cap. Palm trees are visible in the background.

Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Scientists at AFBI and partners train to identify Nephrops norvegicus burrows underwater, aiding conservation and sustainable fishing of this economically vital species.

4 min read

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Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

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BBC Nicole Stott, who has long brown hair and is wearing dark rimmed glasses and a dark jacket and top with a green and yellow pendant round her neck. images from stamps are on the screen behind her.

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn Austrian glaciers are not only shrinking but structurally disintegrating due to climate change, with significant losses recorded across the Alps.

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Getty Images A scientist takes a photo as part of an annual monitoring project of Austrian glaciers administered by the Austrian Alpine Association in 2023. In the background the glacier slopes down the rocky mountainside, while in the foreground chunks of ice are in a stream.

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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

California, Nevada, and Arizona face historic March heatwave with record temperatures, heat warnings, and national park advisories as the southwest US endures unprecedented warmth.

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Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

5 min read

Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Scientists at AFBI and partners train to identify Nephrops norvegicus burrows underwater, aiding conservation and sustainable fishing of this economically vital species.

4 min read

Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

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Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn Austrian glaciers are not only shrinking but structurally disintegrating due to climate change, with significant losses recorded across the Alps.

3 min read

Toronto’s Massive Snow Mountains Pose Environmental Risks Amid Winter Cleanup

Toronto's towering snow mountains, formed rapidly from recent storms, contain toxic road salt and pollutants, posing serious environmental risks to aquatic ecosystems despite efforts to balance public safety and ecological health.

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Toxic Chemicals from Pet Flea Treatments Found at Harmful Levels in Welsh Rivers

Toxic chemicals from pet flea treatments are widespread in Welsh rivers, harming aquatic life. Research reveals contamination via wastewater and sewer misconnections, prompting revised veterinary advice on flea treatment use.

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Winter Weather Returns to UK with Snow and Gales This Week

The UK will experience a return to colder temperatures this week, with snow possible in northern regions and gales expected over Scotland during the weekend. Variable weather is likely to continue throughout March.

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Bright yellow daffodils bow under a fresh dusting of snow

Rising Whale Strandings Demand More Volunteers for UK Rescues

UK faces rising whale strandings, prompting BDMLR to recruit more volunteers for rescue efforts. Training includes realistic simulations to safely refloat whales, dolphins, and seals amid increasing incidents.

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BBC A man is smiling towards camera he's wearing a blue short sleeved T.shirt. He's kneeling behind a blow up dolphin. The dolphin is closer to the camera. It's grey with a cream flank. It's resting on sand. A large harbour wall is in the background and you can see blue sky in the right top corner of the photo.

Study Reveals Planet Heating Rate Nearly Doubled in Past Decade

A new study reveals that global warming has nearly doubled in rate over the past decade, with temperatures rising about 0.35°C per decade, raising concerns about surpassing the Paris Agreement limits before 2030.

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Difficult Birth May Have Triggered Mass Stranding of Pilot Whales in Lewis

A report links a large pilot whale stranding in Lewis to a female's difficult birth, with strong social bonds causing the pod to follow her into shallow waters, resulting in over 50 deaths in July 2023.

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Report Finds Whale Pod Loyalty Caused Mass Stranding on Scottish Beach

A report attributes the 2023 mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis to pod loyalty and a female whale's difficult birth, highlighting complex biological and environmental factors behind such events.

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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

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Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

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Historic March Heatwave Drives Southwest US Temperatures to Record Highs

Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Their Impact on Global Weather Patterns

Scientists Train to Identify Hidden Prawn Burrows for Conservation Surveys

Retired NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott Highlights Earth’s Unity from Space and Sea

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

Toronto’s Massive Snow Mountains Pose Environmental Risks Amid Winter Cleanup

Toxic Chemicals from Pet Flea Treatments Found at Harmful Levels in Welsh Rivers

Winter Weather Returns to UK with Snow and Gales This Week

Rising Whale Strandings Demand More Volunteers for UK Rescues

Study Reveals Planet Heating Rate Nearly Doubled in Past Decade

Difficult Birth May Have Triggered Mass Stranding of Pilot Whales in Lewis

Report Finds Whale Pod Loyalty Caused Mass Stranding on Scottish Beach