Vulnerable
"Choking Reality: Plastic Entanglements in Avian Nests Strangling Vulnerable Chicks"
Discarded plastic and synthetic materials are turning white stork nests into deadly traps, according to a study from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Once common in the UK, these birds—among Europe’s largest—are increasingly using human trash like plastic bags, ropes, and even toys to build nests, leading to gruesome injuries and deaths for their […]
Scientists Warn of Impending Coastal Tsunami Threat in Vulnerable US Regions
Doomsday Tsunami Threatens U.S. West Coast: Why Sooner May Be Better A catastrophic tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) is increasingly likely to strike the U.S. Pacific Northwest by 2100, with a 37% chance within the next 50 years, according to a new Virginia Tech-led study. Scientists warn that […]
Popular Wines Most Vulnerable to Climate Change: Is Your Favorite at Risk?
Climate Change Reshaping Europe’s Iconic Wines: A Taste Transformation Europe’s renowned wines, from France’s Pinot Noir to Spain’s Rioja, are facing a dramatic transformation due to climate change. A study by the University of British Columbia reveals that rising temperatures are altering grape growth cycles, potentially making wines sweeter, more alcoholic, and less acidic—a shift […]