Jahren explains the current and projected consequences of unchecked global warming, from superstorms to rising sea levels, resulting from the unprecedented amounts of greenhouse gases being released into our atmosphere.
A study of global warming that focuses on its effects on ecosystems, discussing biodiversity, vulnerability, and adaptation, and examining impacts to forests, rangelands, grasslands, prairies, polar regions, deserts, mountains, and marine environments.
Johansen examines the sanctioned activities and practices commonly touted as environmentally responsible and points out their failings. He explains why the global climate change problem is more urgent than many people think, and provides real-world examples of companies that are taking measures with genuine benefits to the environment.
This layer displays projected annual mean temperature for four future time periods and three greenhouse gas scenarios from the CMIP6 climate models, based on data provided by WorldClim.
Presents twenty-eight essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.
FAO Major Fishing Areas for Statistical Purposes are arbitrary areas, the boundaries of which were determined in consultation with international fishery agencies on various considerations, including (i) the boundary of natural regions and the natural divisions of oceans and seas; (ii) the boundaries of adjacent statistical fisheries bodies already established in inter-governmental conventions and treaties; (iii) existing national practices; (iv) national boundaries; (v) the longitude and latitude grid system; (vi) the distribution of the aquatic fauna; and (vii) the distribution of the resources and the environmental conditions within an area.
An opinion piece from the New York Times by a deputy United States trade representative and ambassador to the World Trade Organization in the George W. Bush administration and a deputy trade representative and ambassador to the W.T.O. in the Obama administration.
CNN's Kate Bolduan, an avid diver and seafood connoisseur, meets with Jenn Dianto Kemmerly, VP of the Global Ocean Initiatives at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to promote and develop sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices for fishermen, chefs, and average consumers
A "water footprint" is the amount of fresh water used to produce the goods and services we consume, including growing, harvesting, packaging, and shipping.
Provides an account of High Plains aquifer decline through an exploration of the different ways in which heartland residents inhabit and understand the imminent depletion of groundwater.
Looks at why the world's water resources are at risk and how communities around the world are finding innovative ways to quench their thirst and water their crops.
This map from Water, Peace, and Security predicts where conflict will happen in the next several months. Use the toggle to see how many of them might be related to water scarcity.
Focuses on ways to support food security and resilience in a changing world, and the social, educational, and agricultural advances that have made the greatest environmental impact while providing more food.
Explores the economical, political, and environmental issues related to food; discusses reasons starving population do not have food despite surpluses in other regions; and looks genetic engineering of plants and animals.
Examines the origins of the different food chains that have sustained humans throughout history, discussing how certain foods and cuisines have become a popular part of people's daily diets.
News correspondent Anderson Cooper offers an inside look at some of the political, military, social, and natural crises that have defined modern times, sharing the experiences he had while covering events around the world.
"Drawing on . . . international research and lessons from over twenty countries, [she] identifies the . . . risk factors, from democratic backsliding to factionalization and the politics of resentment"--Provided by publisher.
"The author] lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel"
Discusses efforts to combat terrorism around the world, covering topics such as counterterrorism, antiterrorism, the role of various militaries, the effectiveness of sanctions, sieges, and blockades, and the cooperation of many nations to defeat the problem.
This map from Water, Peace, and Security predicts where conflict will happen in the next several months. Use the toggle to see how many of them might be related to water scarcity.
A study of global warming that focuses on its effects on ecosystems, discussing biodiversity, vulnerability, and adaptation, and examining impacts to forests, rangelands, grasslands, prairies, polar regions, deserts, mountains, and marine environments.
Presents a discussion of deforestation that examines its causes, its impact on the environment, the seriousness of the problem, and ways that it can possibly be stopped.
Presents twenty-eight essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.
Discusses plastic pollutants, covering how it winds up in the food chain, how it becomes pollution, how it moves around the world as pollution, and more.
Journalist Donovan Hohn chronicles his quest to learn about the mysterious loss of 28,800 of bath toys at sea, discussing the discoveries he made during his conversations with environmentalists, experts in oceanography, and various other individuals.
A collection of essays that reflect various perspectives on both the beneficial and detrimental effects of the rise of social media and the emergence of a digital social culture.
Readers look at the issue of immigration in the US and globally, examining the history, laws, and causes surrounding immigrants' and refugees' search for a better life and the difficulties they face.
As the legal ordeal of two aid workers shows, anti-migrant attitudes in Greece and across Europe have hardened — to the point that the helpers have become political targets. From New York Times Magazine.
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