Due to heavy rains in England and Wales, 2019 Cricket World Cup is the wettest tournament of all time resulting in abandonments of several matches. Unlike many other sports, cricket is very weather-sensitive. Climate change could very well destroy it. Read More
In Maine, climate change is not a fisherman’s friend
Fishing has been the economic and cultural pillar for many coastal towns along the Northeast coast for generations. But a warmer climate threatens the abundance and distribution of key species like haddock and Atlantic cod. And that will spell trouble for these fishing towns, according to new research. Read More
How climate change threatens world heritage
If you like clams, you’re not alone. For the past 164,000 years, people have used shellfish as a food source. We know this thanks to shell middens found on shorelines around the world. By studying these mounds, scientists can say a lot about the history of early humans — from their dietary preferences to migration paths. Read More
This river in Russia turned orange because of an abandoned Soviet-era mine
How one gene mutation helped indigenous peoples of Siberia adapt to harsh conditions
Scientists have discovered genes that helped indigenous peoples of Siberia to adapt to life in a cold climate with a restricted diet. Mutations were found in genes affecting lipid metabolism, which involves splitting, digesting, absorbing, transporting, and accumulating fat in the body. Read More