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The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska

The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska

The nets for Alaska’s massive pollock fishery also catch salmon and other marine life

American Livestock Industry Lobby Group Downplayed Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Research Reveals

American Livestock Industry Lobby Group Downplayed Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Research Reveals

New research published in the journal PLOS Climate by Jennifer Jacquet of the University of Miami and Loredana Loy indicates that the National Cattlemen’s Association (NCA), now the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), actively worked to downplay the climate impacts of livestock. The study, based on archival research at the University of Wyoming, details instances where the NCA attempted to suppress messages and distort facts regarding the cattle industry's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. This effort dates back to the early 1990s, following significant scientific findings on methane emissions from ruminant animals and increased public awareness of the 'greenhouse effect.' The NCA’s actions included publicly calling for the cessation of a children's book that mentioned cattle methane and commissioning researchers to refute claims about the environmental impact of meat consumption. The organization's 'Strategic Plan on the Environment' from 1989 acknowledged climate change as a real threat...

Southwest Faces Intensifying Drought Conditions

Southwest Faces Intensifying Drought Conditions

A recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report highlights the fragmented federal response to drought management in the United States. The report notes that variable precipitation and rising temperatures are intensifying droughts in certain regions, particularly the Southwest, where unusually dry soil moisture is increasing. Federal agencies such as NOAA, USDA, and USGS contribute to drought research and monitoring, while states and local entities lead water management efforts. The report also emphasizes the role of warming in amplifying droughts through increased evaporative demand, surface-water losses, and reduced snowfall. Recent federal funding initiatives, including provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, aim to mitigate drought impacts, particularly in the Colorado River Basin. However, the CRS report describes federal assistance as substantial but fragmented, with many programs limited in scope. Source time: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:35:19 GMT.

Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust Secures Federal Grant for Enhanced Data Collection in Salmon Fisheries

Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust Secures Federal Grant for Enhanced Data Collection in Salmon Fisheries

The Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT), based in Sitka, Alaska, has been awarded a grant of USD 293,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This funding is designated to significantly expand ASFT's capabilities in collecting fishery data across 20 salmon troll fisheries located in Southeast Alaska. The organization plans to collaborate with Real Time Data (RTD), a fishing data firm from Bellingham, Washington, to implement RTD's 'Deckhand' application. This application will enable salmon trollers to gather and aggregate catch and observation data on a daily basis, streamlining the data collection process and improving its efficiency. The initiative aims to enhance the understanding and management of these vital salmon fisheries.

Inside the deadlock at the world's top climate science body

Inside the deadlock at the world's top climate science body

By Kate Abnett and Sudarshan Varadhan BRUSSELS/SINGAPORE, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The decision was expected to take minutes.

Searching for ‘slimy, shiny, brownish stuff’: A retiree helps track down Pa.’s abandoned oil wells

Searching for ‘slimy, shiny, brownish stuff’: A retiree helps track down Pa.’s abandoned oil wells

Barbara Laxon leads tours in Bradford, Pennsylvania, highlighting the impact of the oil and gas industry

UMaine Forestry Expert Co-Authors National Guidance on Disaster Preparedness

UMaine Forestry Expert Co-Authors National Guidance on Disaster Preparedness

John Daigle, a forestry professor at the University of Maine and a faculty fellow at the Center for Sustainability Solutions, has co-authored national guidance focused on helping communities prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters. This guidance is published as part of the U.S. Climate Collection, a collaborative effort by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). The research emphasizes the critical insights that Indigenous Knowledges and relational worldviews can offer in the context of climate adaptation, resilience, and community stewardship. The initiative aims to integrate diverse perspectives into national strategies for disaster preparedness, recognizing the long-standing wisdom and sustainable practices of Indigenous communities.

Scientists and Ocean Advocates Urge Boycott of Krill Products to Protect Antarctic Wildlife

Scientists and Ocean Advocates Urge Boycott of Krill Products to Protect Antarctic Wildlife

A coalition of over 30 scientists and ocean advocates, known as the Antarctic Avengers, is calling for a consumer boycott of products containing Antarctic krill. This includes Omega-3 supplements, pet food, and farm-raised salmon fed with krill meal. The group, which includes distinguished marine biologist Sylvia Earle, argues that industrial krill fishing is expanding into the Antarctic, one of Earth's last great wildernesses, at a time when these waters are already under immense pressure from climate change. They emphasize that krill, a crucial component of the Southern Ocean's food web, should not be treated as a commodity for large-scale extraction. The boycott aims to protect marine life such as whales, penguins, and seals that rely on krill for survival. Research indicates that a decrease in sea ice, a critical krill habitat, due to rising temperatures, is already negatively impacting krill populations and the predators that depend on them, potentially reducing whale reproductive success.

International Conference 'Understanding Our Ocean, Protecting Our Future' to Convene in Ravenna

International Conference 'Understanding Our Ocean, Protecting Our Future' to Convene in Ravenna

An international conference titled 'Understanding Our Ocean, Protecting Our Future' is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2026, at Casa Matha in Ravenna. This event will gather scientists from universities and research institutions worldwide to address critical challenges facing the ocean. Organized by the University of Bologna – Ravenna Campus, the Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR), and the CMCC Foundation, the conference is part of Ravenna Capitale del Mare 2026. The agenda includes exploring recent advancements in ocean science, emerging technologies for marine observation and monitoring, sustainable ocean management and governance, and science-based solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The conference is designed for a diverse audience, including university students, early-career researchers, marine and environmental scientists, ocean and coastal managers, industry professionals, government agencies, and decision-makers. The scientific program will feature l...

Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño drought

Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño drought

Off-grid solar power is spreading across Brazil’s Amazon, helping remote communities prepare for severe drought while replacing costly, polluting diesel generators

Look up: Dramatic changes are happening on mountaintops

Look up: Dramatic changes are happening on mountaintops

Scientists who study alpine peaks and valleys say the Nepal disaster underscores the dramatic changes happening across the world's mountain ranges