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  A fascinating documentary from 2019, Sir David Attenborough goes back in time to investigate the origins of life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12kQH-itxPw #Nature #Life #Science #Biology

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  As the Arctic warms and tundra thaws, minerals long trapped in frozen soil are leaching into rivers, turning them orange and acidic. A study from northern Alaska found “rusting” waters to be more metallic and acidic than drainage from metal mines. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/alaska-rusting-rivers #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Soaring energy costs are driving a solar rush in developing countries, but as households unplug from the grid, those who remain face higher electricity bills. If governments fail to manage the buildout, the growth of solar could destabilize power systems and deepen economic inequality. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/features/developing-countries-solar-boom #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Some parts of the globe are not just heating up, but heating up faster than they were just a few decades ago. A new analysis reveals where warming has gained pace. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/warming-acceleration-map #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  As climate change bites, prioritize healing “People often experience climate change not as a single disaster, but as gradual erosion of health, livelihoods, social cohesion and dignity. Mental health sits at the centre of those losses, yet remains mostly invisible in the systems designed to address them.” https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02928-0 #Environment #Climate #Science #Health #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  India, a country of nearly 1.5 billion people, has long relied on coal to power its growing economy. But over the last two years, it has seen a remarkable shift: The rapid buildout of renewable energy has halted the growth of coal. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/india-solar-coal-power #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  As researchers around the world begin work on the next U.N. climate assessment, fears are growing that the Trump administration could meddle with critical U.S. climate data. In response, scientists are preparing to transfer vast troves of that data to repositories in Germany. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/features/germany-us-climate-data #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  What happens if sea level rise, hurricane wind strength, or other factors turn out worse than expected? https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/10-ways-climate-change-altered-hurricanes-may-come-to-bite-us/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/one-dollar-spent-preparing-for-disasters-can-save-six/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  At least 124 people were murdered last year for defending their forests, farms, or waterways from destruction or degradation, according to a stark new report. Its authors say that deep cuts to foreign aid by wealthy nations have weakened human rights groups that support environmental defenders. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/environmental-defenders-killed-2025 #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  The Biggest Oil Spill You’ve Probably Never Heard Of How an aging single-hulled oil tanker caused one of Spain’s worst environmental disasters — and what it revealed about the lack of maritime regulations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sigQmnKLLw #Environment #Climate #Science #FossilFuels #Corporations #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature #Russia #Greece #Liberia #Spain #Frontline #PBS

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  "Human lives are not merely supported by nature: they are entangled with it, emerge from it, are enmeshed in it, nourished by it, and dependent on it in countless ways, from local to planetary. Humanity is an intimate part of nature, so development that undermines the living world ultimately undermines itself." https://aeon.co/essays/it-doesnt-have-to-be-us-versus-nature #Nature #Global #Earth #Science #China #Development #Progress #Economy #Economics #Health

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  Reading for pleasure is linked with structural brain changes and a laundry list of positive effects, including improved mental health and reduced risk of cognitive decline. A survey of evidence for the benefits of cracking a book also notes that starting young is linked to better attention, memory, executive function, academic achievement and fewer mental health problems. The key, says neuropsychologist Barbara Sahakian, is pleasure. “Read for enjoyment, as you will read more often and longer.”...

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  California solar panels tower over canals in Turlock, proving a win-win that saves water, produces clean energy, and improves local water quality. https://www.kqed.org/science/2002033/heres-what-california-is-learning-from-solar-panels-built-over-irrigation-canals #Environment #Energy #Water #Southwest #California #Drought #Aquafers #Solar #GreenEnergy #Climate #ClimateDiary

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  “These are not separate emergencies; the planet is telling us, in every region at once, that it is out of balance.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis #Environment #Climate #Science #Guardian #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  A new study blames 122 companies for contributing to severe drought in the region. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/scientists-link-fossil-fuel-producers-to-the-wests-worsening-water-shortages/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Love this... #Nature #Science #SilentSunday

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  “Memory is fragile at first, more like wet cement than carved stone.” Psychologist Michael Craig explores evidence that we retain information better when we take a moment of rest, compared with jumping straight into an absorbing task. https://theconversation.com/your-brain-may-be-doing-its-most-important-work-when-you-think-youre-doing-nothing-291190 #Thinking #Psychology #Biology #Science #Nature #Brain

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  Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/some-coastal-towns-in-north-carolina-now-flood-up-to-100-days-a-year/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  The intensifying super El Niño, combined with global warming, is favored to make 2026 the hottest year on record, with 2027 expected to be even hotter. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/earth-just-had-its-hottest-august-on-record/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  As the planet heats up, tundras are thawing, wetlands are fermenting, and forests are succumbing to larger and more frequent wildfires. The breakdown of these natural systems is unleashing huge volumes of emissions, further intensifying warming from the burning of fossil fuels. According to new research, such feedback loops could amplify human-driven warming by 20 to 30 percent. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/warming-induced-emissions #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #Cli...

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  Stretching from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, a massive bloom of sargassum seaweed is swamping beaches and killing coastal wildlife. But scientists have discovered the floating algae also shelters a vast array of ocean creatures, and some are now calling for its protection. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/features/sargassum-belt #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  NOAA data show unprecedented heat across the contiguous U.S., as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/we-just-had-the-hottest-august-hottest-summer-and-hottest-year-to-date-in-u-s-history/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/art-installation-makes-it-easier-to-visualize-sea-level-rise/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Lowell never officially made landfall, but its widespread impacts made it one of Hawaii's most consequential tropical cyclones in decades. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/hurricane-lowell-slams-hawaii-triggering-historic-tornado-watch-and-widespread-flooding/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  By several measures, Chinese industry is moving away from fossil fuels, according to a new analysis. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/china-industry-peak-fossil-fuels #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Hurricane Lowell to bring impacts to Hawaii, isolated 16 inches of rain could produce flash floods, and could cause streams to overflow. Power outages and storm surge also possible. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/another-hurricane-to-bring-torrential-rains-to-hawaii/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Zoning restrictions can prevent new manufactured home parks from opening in safer locations, forcing disaster survivors to return to flood-prone areas. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/after-a-flood-some-manufactured-home-residents-sometimes-have-nowhere-safe-to-rebuild/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  Nearly half a century of data shows corals in decline globally, and a record El Niño may make things a whole lot worse. https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/coral-reefs-report-el-nino-9.7324163 #Environment #Climate #Science #CBC #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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  A hard-right turn this weekend will push the former Cat 5 hurricane toward the state’s northwestern islands, with the potential for broader impacts statewide. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/how-close-to-hawaii-will-hurricane-lowell-get/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature