Anthropocene
Fishing Bans Create a Glimmer of Hope on the Great Barrier Reef
No-take reserves have helped commercially important species bounce back, but the reef still faces some serious threats
Why the World Needs to Go to Great Heights to Save Mountain Habitats
After 30 years working in mountain regions, Jack Ives argues that the world's elevated habitats are essential
Watch Highlights From the Smithsonian's "Age of Humans" Symposium
Experts on the science, economics and innovations of climate change spoke at this one-day event in Washington, D.C.
Five Must-Read Books About Earth
Geologist Robert M. Hazen selects works spanning genres that offer insights into our planet's history and inner workings
Did the Age of Humans Begin in 1610?
Debate over when the Anthropocene began is starting to narrow in on a few dates — 1610, when the Old World met the New, is one promising candidate
Climate Change Researcher Received Funds From Fossil Fuel Industry
A Smithsonian-connected scientist is accused of failing to properly disclose his backers
The Western U.S. Could Soon Face the Worst Megadrought in a Millennium
Climate models predict that the region will be drier than the droughts that likely caused ancient Native Americans to abandon their pueblo cities
Spanish Conquest of the Incas Caused Air Pollution to Spike
A sample of Peruvian ice has revealed a surge in pollution linked to mining that wasn't exceeded until the Industrial Revolution
To Meet Global Warming Targets, Leave Fuels In the Ground
Hefty percentages of fossil fuels need to remain untapped to curtail the rising global temperature
Ancient Roman Water Networks Made the Empire Vulnerable
A model of ancient water movement shows how trade practices might affect today's urban centers as the climate changes
The Colorado River Delta Turned Green After a Historic Water Pulse
The experimental flow briefly restored the ancient waterway and may have created new habitat for birds
Ancient Earth Warmed Dramatically After a One-Two Carbon Punch
A period of intense warming 55 million years ago is an even better case study for modern climate change than previously suspected
Why Engineering Will Be Vital in a Changing Climate
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough offers personal insights on the realities of climate change and the best ways for society to adapt
Chinese Chickens May Have Been Domesticated 10,000 Years Ago
Bones found in ancient farming sites are lending insight into the origins of our favorite fowl
Humans Are Becoming City-Dwelling "Metro Sapiens"
To achieve sustainability, the human species needs to embrace its urban side, argues public health researcher Jason Vargo
Are Megacities Friend or Foe in the Fight Against Climate Change?
Like the people who call them home, cities have the potential for good and bad when it comes to adapting to a warming world
Ocean Dead Zones Are Getting Worse Globally Due to Climate Change
Warmer waters and other factors will cause nearly all areas of low oxygen to grow by the end of the century
Big Moon Jelly Blooms Tied to New Dock Construction
A floating pier installed off Japan led to a four-fold increase in baby jellies, offering a solid link between structures and blooms
Earth’s Soil Is Getting Too Salty for Crops to Grow
Buildup of salts on irrigated land has already degraded an area the size of France and is causing $27.3 billion annually in lost crops
From Pandemics to Pandas, Get the Scoop on Hot Topics Discussed at the Smithsonian's Anthropocene Event
At the National Museum of Natural History, leading minds met to discuss the impact of climate change on, well, everything
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