Image of the Day: Marooned Polar Bear Walks a Tightrope
A male polar bear climbs precariously on the face of a cliff above the ocean in northern Novaya Zemlya, Russia, attempting to feed on seabird eggs. This bear was marooned on land and unable to feed on seals — its normal prey — because sea ice had melted throughout the region and receded far to the north as a result of climate change.… Read More
Top Scientists Write Letter to Congress, Oppose Keystone
As the scientists wrote, the pipeline "does not make sense to exploit. Adding this on top of conventional fossil fuels with leave our children and grandchildren a climate system with consequences that are out of their control."… Read More
Image of the Day: Fish Fighting for Space
Thousands of fish struggle for room at the Divor Dam in Arraiolos, Portugal, where water levels are dangerously low. … Read More
The Perfect Time to Heart a Climate Scientist
As Climate Nexus said: "Climate change deniers are sending hate mail and threats to dedicated climate scientists working to protect our families, finances and future. Show these hardworking experts some love — even digital hugs count this Valentine’s Day. Remind them their work is valuable, their opinions respected, and that they are not alone."… Read More
Image of the Day: Cold Snap Across Europe
Rare snowstorms in Rome and Tripoli and mounting death tolls from exposure — upwards of 500 lives to date — were among the consequences of a severe cold snap in Europe in late January and early February.… Read More
Image of the Day: London as Seen from Space at Night
A marvelous image of London's lights at night as seen from space. And we thought Paris was the City of Light. Good luck finding Big Ben in all of that. … Read More
Image of the Day: A Majestic View of Florida Bay
Heavy winds blew across the Florida Bay in early January, stirring the waters and contributing to this dazzling array of color. Clouds of milky blue and green fill the shallower waters; near the southern coast, the waters are distinctly tan from a run-off of particulates from land.… Read More
How a Hardware Store in Brooklyn Canceled Winter
If you are one of the millions of Americans wondering why winter is missing in action this year, look no further than a sign hanging above the entrance to a hardware store on Court Street in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y. There's no doubt the sign single-handily banished winter to the Arctic this year. … Read More
