Last Month in Climate Science: More Injury-Related Deaths, Mass Seabird Die-Off, River Ice Disappearing

Credit to Author: World Resources Institute| Date: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:54:43 +0000

Common murres experienced a mass die-off in the North Pacific in 2015-2016. Photo by D. Roseneau/U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceEvery month, climate scientists make new discoveries that advance our understanding of climate change’s causes and impacts. The research gives a clearer picture of the threats we already face and explores what’s to come if we don’t reduce emissions at a quicker pace

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As California Forests Heat Up, Birds Are Flocking To Higher Ground

Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:13:02 +0000

In Klamath National Forest, in Northern California, birds are moving to higher elevation to escape rising temperatures. Source: U.S. Forest ServiceForests are critical to slowing climate change because they soak up huge amounts of heat-trapping carbon dioxide. Birds help keep forests healthy by eating insects that spread tree-killing diseases. Birds also scatter seeds that give rise to new trees. If birds leave, the forests could be in trouble

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The Exxon Plant Near My House Caught Fire

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:16:51 +0000

Exxon PlantThe Exxon plant here in Baton Rouge has caught fire this — and even though officials say there wasn’t an explosion, several witnesses reported hearing one. I also heard one and I live just 5 miles away

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