Oceans

WWF Sues Norway Over Approval of Deep-Sea Mining in Arctic Waters

WWF Sues Norway Over Approval of Deep-Sea Mining in Arctic Waters

The Norway chapter of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Norway) is bringing a lawsuit against the Norwegian government for allowing mining of its seabed, claiming the country has not properly investigated the negative impacts. WWF-Norway said the decision to proceed with deep-sea mining breaches Norwegian law and sets a “dangerous precedent,” a press release from […]

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    Indian Ocean to See ‘Rapid and Strong’ Increase in Heat Waves Unless CO2 Emissions ‘Substantially Cut’

    Indian Ocean to See ‘Rapid and Strong’ Increase in Heat Waves Unless CO2 Emissions ‘Substantially Cut’

    New research has found that the tropical Indian Ocean is warming at an unprecedented rate that could speed up this century if human-produced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are not reduced right away. The accelerated temperature increase could have significant impacts on biodiversity — particularly coral reefs — as well as have wide-ranging socioeconomic effects. “The […]

    High Levels of PFAA (Subgroup of PFAS) Found in Sea Spray

    High Levels of PFAA (Subgroup of PFAS) Found in Sea Spray

    A new study has found high concentrations of perfluoroalkyl acids, or PFAA, in sea spray. In fact, researchers noted that the levels of PFAAs in sea spray aerosols were even higher than in seawater itself, and the researchers estimated that emissions of PFAAs from sea spray could be even greater than those in the atmosphere […]

    From Cleanups to Concerts, EcoWatch’s Guide to Earth Day 2024

    From Cleanups to Concerts, EcoWatch’s Guide to Earth Day 2024

    By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes and Olivia Rosane This year marks the 54th year of Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than to explore opportunities to join others in helping combat the climate crisis and make our planet cleaner, greener and more sustainable? Here are a few suggestions to get you started. 1. Square Up […]