Environmental Law & Climate Change The environment law provides the necessary legal frameworks in addressing the issue of climate change. Other areas that are regulated under environmental laws including the air quality, water management, waste regulation, land use and biodiversity protection are directly affected by climate change, or have a substantial impact on greenhouse gas […]
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Why is the Smithsonian in Panama? Smithsonian biologists were invited to Panama in 1910 during the construction of the Panama Canal. Their surveys of Panama’s flora and fauna were the first steps toward creating a world-class platform for research in the tropics. As a narrow land bridge that separates two oceans and connects the biodiversity
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End of eternal ice: Many glaciers will not survive this century, climate scientists say Glaciers in many regions will not survive the 21st century if they keep melting at the current rate, potentially jeopardising hundreds of millions of people living downstream, UN climate experts said on the first World Day for Glaciers. Together with ice
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The where, when and why of bringing back kelp Beginning in 2014, California’s coastline suffered a severe marine heat wave. An expanse of unusually warm water known as “the Blob” hovered in the Pacific, wiping out much of the state’s kelp forests, especially in Northern California. “The loss occurred quickly, it was dramatic, and it
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Ocean acidification and reefs Rapid increases in ocean acidity puts crustose coralline algae in a growth predicament, research by a Smithsonian marine scientist shows. Ocean acidification is the world’s biggest chemistry experiment. It’s playing out across 70 percent of the world’s surface and has the potential to profoundly alter global marine ecosystems. Sometimes referred to
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INTERACT WITH RAINFOREST SPECIES IN “UNDER THE CANOPY” Water dragons & pythons & skinks, oh my! Escape the chilly Idaho winter and step into the rainforest for an unforgettable experience with our daily live animal presentations in Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest! Led by our team of knowledgeable, certified handlers, these engaging sessions
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Red Frogs of Bocas This brightly colored, minute amphibian stands out in the forest without a care in the world considering that while (s)he might otherwise be a delectable morsel on some predator’s menu, this colorful little frog has no issue. And it’s all thanks to what they eat. Akin to micro-machines, these tiny, tropical
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Inside the Smithsonian’s tropical forest lab The Smithsonian is one of the best-known museums in the United States, and an affiliated lab is a hidden gem. Located in Panama, the Tropical Research Institute is a unique scientific outpost located in one of the busiest waterways in the world. CBS News’ Ben Tracy reports. Watch Full
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AQUATIC POLLUTANTS IN OCEANS AND FISHERIES Health experts have long promoted the benefits of incorporating fish in a heart-healthy diet, yet at the same time it is now well established that much of the seafood we eat is dangerously polluted. Contamination coupled with the fact that nearly 90% of our global fisheries are fully exploited,
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SimthsonianClimate change: causes, effects and predictions
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