Anthropocene
These Are the World’s Most Dangerous Emerging Pathogens, According to WHO
You may not know their names, but health officials are concerned about the epidemic potential of these illnesses
Why Is This Indian Ocean Island a Hot Spot for Shark Attacks?
La Réunion has seen way more attacks than its neighbor Mauritius, and scientists are struggling to figure out why
Jakarta Is Building a Gigantic Bird-Shaped Seawall
But will the Great Garuda project be enough to save a sinking city?
Removing a Dam Can Be a Net Win for the Planet
Once hailed as clean power sources, dams are sometimes more costly to maintain than they are to tear down
Video: What Is the Anthropocene and Why Does It Matter?
This animation explains why scientists think we've entered a new chapter in Earth's history
What Are North American Trout Doing in Lake Titicaca?
The famous lake between Bolivia and Peru is struggling due to pollution, overfishing and the misguided intentions of almost 100 years ago
How Floating Nests May Save One of the World's Largest Water Birds
Designed to withstand floods, the rafts are helping the Dalmatian pelican make a comeback in Montenegro and Albania
Did Climate Change Make the Norse Disappear From Greenland?
Evidence from glacial deposits adds a new twist to the tale of the mysterious lost settlements
Humans Are Draining Even More of Earth's Freshwater Than We Thought
Ironically, building dams and irrigation systems may end up driving food and water shortages
New Mapping Technology Helps Arctic Communities “Keep on Top” of Sea Ice Changes
Buoys are being deployed in the bays of Labrador, Canada, with sensors that track ice thickness, to stop Inuit from breaking through
Explore the Complexities of Climate Change with These Interactive Maps
Understanding the ins and outs requires some strong visualizations
What Can Australia Teach California About Drought?
With the Golden State entering its fifth year of drought, people are looking Down Under for solutions
What Will Make the Paris Climate Talks a Success?
This episode of Generation Anthropocene explores the history of the UN climate summit and what's different at this year's event
Which Countries Are Most Open to Curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
A new study shows large gaps between concern about climate change and the willingness to act
Seabirds Are Dumping Pollution-Laden Poop Back on Land
Chemicals we've poured into the ocean are coming back to sting us thanks to seabirds defecating in their onshore colonies
If Atlantic and Pacific Sea Worlds Collide, Does That Spell Catastrophe?
While the Arctic ice melt is opening up east to west shipping lanes, some 75 animals species might also make the journey
Poaching Upsurge Threatens South America’s Iconic Vicuña
Brought back from the brink of extinction, the llama-like animals have attracted the attention of poachers eager to turn a profit from their prized wool
How Globalization and Climate Change Are Taking Away Our Favorite Foods
In a new book, author Simran Sethi argues that we are facing one of the most radical shifts in food ever.
What Growing Potatoes on Mars Means for Earth's Farmers
Matt Damon made it look easy in the recent Hollywood blockbuster, but Mars and Earth aren't really all that different after all
This Is How Much Water You Waste When You Throw Away Food
Tossing an apple is like pouring 25 gallons of water down the drain, and the average American does that 17 times a year
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