The job cuts expected this month are part of a plan by the Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem, to remake the agency. The post appeared first on .
FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers Read More »
As the icebreaker heads into the sea ice zone around Antarctica, penguins and seals start to appear. The lead scientist on the vessel teaches our climate reporter, Raymond Zhong, to identify different kinds of sea ice. The post appeared first on .
Entering the Frozen Continent Read More »
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet. The post appeared first on .
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Oceanic microplastic pollution is hindering the sea’s capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, a crucial process for climate regulation. Research indicates these tiny plastic fragments disrupt vital biological functions in marine life, potentially exacerbating global warming. Experts urge a unified strategy to combat plastic waste and climate change, emphasizing reduced single-use plastics and improved waste
Oceans struggling to absorb CO2 amid microplastic pollution: Study Read More »
The sea ice changed completely over the course of a few hours, from disconnected floes to a vast, snow-covered plain. The post appeared first on .
Approaching Antarctica, the Icebreaker Araon Encounters Thick Sea Ice Read More »
A trip to Antarctica at this time of year means a month of no darkness. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong reflects on one of the last sunsets that he and our photographer Chang W. Lee will experience for some time. The post appeared first on .
An Homage to Our Last Sunsets Read More »
The second-largest U.S. oil company, which kept pumping oil in the country after others left, could find it relatively easy to expand its operations if the political conditions there improve. The post appeared first on .
Chevron’s Risky Bet to Stay in Venezuela May Now Give It an Advantage Read More »
After 10 days with only the open ocean and the occasional iceberg at our sides, sailing into the sea ice felt like crossing into a whole new realm. The post appeared first on .
Entering the Antarctic Sea Ice, and a New World Read More »
Most of the reserves in the country are extra-heavy oil that’s tough to extract and generates more greenhouse gases. The post appeared first on .
Venezuela’s ‘Dirty’ Oil and the Environment: Three Things to Know Read More »
