Welcome to my new Earth Science News page where you’ll find the latest and greatest in Earth Science research, videos, and current events!
Our core in the hot seat…still…
Intersection of geoscience & health
Geoscientists who specialize in GIS and mapping are helping track the Covid 19 pandemic. Read more from EOS Buzz:
Social Distancing = Drop in Pollution!
Check out these satellite images from Space.com of pollution dropping during Corona virus outbreak. Proof that we can make a difference to CO2 emissions.
Climate Change & Our Food
We know that climate change (global warming) will cause more droughts and food insecurity, but here is an interesting BBC article about a stranger side effect of warming oceans on the fish we consume…
How climate change poisons our food.
Dead Zones Expand
Dead Zones, areas of anaerobic activity, which destroy marine ecosystems, are increasing. Learn more from EOS.
Megadrought and Empire Collapse
Megadrought Helped Topple the Assyrian Empire
Ocean Warming
St. Thomas in the News! Ocean Warming at all time high
https://news.stthomas.edu/tommie-experts-john-abraham-on-new-ocean-warming-research/
