Koalas Face Extinction in Next 30 Years Without Urgent Intervention, Report WarnsMathias Appel / Flickr Koala populations across parts of Australia are on track to become extinct before 2050 unless "urgent government intervention" occurs, warns a year-long inquiry into Australia's "most loved animal." The report published by the… Jul 02 20July 02, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Brazil Passes 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths as Global Cases Top 9 MillionAndressa Anholete / Getty Images Brazil officially surpassed 50,600 COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, making the South American nation the second largest coronavirus hot spot after the U.S. Recent figures put the total number of confirmed cases at more than… Jun 23 20June 23, 2020Article at EcoWatch
New Species of Diamond Frog Discovered in Remote Pocket of MadagascarLocated just off the southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar is a remote island nation and home to one of the most biodiverse pockets in the world, among them the elusive diamond frog. Even in the most well-studied areas, new species are constantly… Jun 18 20June 18, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Changing Laundry Habits Could Eliminate Thousands of Tons of Ocean PollutionODD ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images An estimated 14,000 tons of microfibers sloughed off of soiled laundry is believed to be released into European oceans every year, further contributing to microplastic pollution with a threat of becoming a… Jun 11 20June 11, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels Are at Their Highest in 23 Million YearsHuman activity has pushed atmospheric carbon dioxide to higher levels today than they have been at any other point in the last 23-million-years, potentially posing unprecedented disruptions in ecosystems across the planet, new research… Jun 04 20June 04, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Millions of Cicadas Set to Emerge After 17 Years UndergroundAs many parts of the planet continue to open their doors after pandemic closures, a new pest is expected to make its way into the world. After spending more than a decade underground, millions of cicadas are expected to emerge in regions of the… May 28 20May 28, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Rare Inflammatory Disease Linked to More Than 100 Childhood COVID-19 CasesA paramedic carries a 10-month-old boy with a fever to Stamford Hospital on April 04, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. Photo by John Moore / Getty Images A new health condition seemingly related to COVID-19 related symptoms has appeared in more than… May 14 20May 14, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Leading Cruise Lines Face Lawsuits Following Handling of COVID-19 PandemicTwo of the world's leading cruise lines are facing scrutiny and potential legal consequences due to their handling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the coronavirus responsible for the severe respiratory disease COVID-19. Royal Caribbean faces a wrongful… May 07 20May 07, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Deadly Pathogen Alters Honey Bee Behavior to Gain Access to Foreign Hives, Researchers FindFred Zwicky / University of Illinois Honey bees guarding the entrances to their respective hives are twice as likely to allow access to virus-infected trespassers, suggesting that the pathogen is capable of altering the insect's behavior and… Apr 30 20April 30, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Microplastics Found in Antarctic Sea Ice Samples for First Time, Scientists SayFairfax Media via Getty Images For the first time, microscopic plastic pollution has been found in Antarctic sea ice samples collected more than a decade ago, suggesting that microplastic concentrations in Southern Sea ice may be higher than… Apr 23 20April 23, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Wild Bears 'Having a Party' in Coronavirus-Closed Yosemite National ParkWild bears in Yosemite National Park are coming out of the woodwork in what park officials are calling a "party" following the park's March 20 closure in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The wildly popular park is visited by millions of… Apr 16 20April 16, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Multiple Cougars Seen Wandering the Streets of Santiago Amid Coronavirus LockdownANDRES PINA / ATON CHILE / AFP via Getty Images A third cougar has been sighted wandering through a residential neighborhood in the Chilean capital of Santiago as millions of the city's residents are under lockdown measures in response to the… Apr 09 20April 09, 2020Article at EcoWatch
FDA Issues Emergency Authorization to Treat COVID-19 With Malaria DrugsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of two malarial drugs to treat and prevent COVID-19, the respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, despite only anecdotal evidence that either is proven effective in… Apr 02 20April 02, 2020Article at EcoWatch
New 3D Methane Models Help NASA to Track Global TrendsA three-dimensional portrait of methane concentrations around the world is helping researchers to understand the complex gas, which constitutes the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) warming after carbon dioxide. Methane is an… Mar 26 20March 26, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Will Warmer Weather Curb the Spread of Coronavirus?STR / NurPhoto via Getty Images As the world continues to cope with the onset of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the disease COVID-19, there is hope that the virus may follow the suit of similar respiratory illnesses and see a slower spread… Mar 20 20March 20, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Fatal Fungal Disease Linked to Millions of Bat Deaths Confirmed in TexasA deadly fungal disease responsible for the deaths of millions of bats across the U.S. has been confirmed in Texas for the first time. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease in bats caused by a cold-loving fungus known as Pseudogymnoascus… Mar 12 20March 12, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Colombia Is Still the Deadliest Place to Be an Environmental Activist, Report FindsAnti Ivan Duque's demonstrator is seen holding a placard with the photos of social leader Alirio Sánchez Sánchez and the indigenous Hector Janer Latín, both killed in Cauca, Colombia during a protest against Ivan Duque visit in London which included… Feb 27 20February 27, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Rare Candy-Pink Grasshopper Discovered By 3-Year-Old In TexasA rare pink grasshopper was discovered by a three-year-old exploring his Austin, Texas garden earlier this week. An image of the candy-colored insect was shared by the boy's mother Allison Barger, according to KXAN, an NBC affiliate. Allison… Feb 20 20February 20, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Why Is a Large Group of Great White Sharks Forming off the Southeastern U.S. Coast?CC BY 2.0 In recent weeks, scientists have spotted more than a half-dozen great white sharks gathering in Atlantic waters off the coast of the southeastern seaboard. OCEARCH, a nonprofit organization tracking marine animals along the U.S. East Coast… Feb 13 20February 13, 2020Article at EcoWatch
Warmer Current Is Carving Away Greenland Ice Sheet From Below, Scientists FindGrounded icebergs seen in Northeast Greenland, Polar regions, the region of the 79 North Glacier studied by scientists to find warm ocean currents beneath are carving away the ice sheet. Michael Nolan / robertharding / Getty Images The Greenland ice… Feb 06 20February 06, 2020Article at EcoWatch
