Ocean, Going Dark: Diving into the Darkening of the Global Ocean

By: Natale Hall When you hear the words “ocean” and “climate change” together in a sentence, your mind probably jumps to the flashy – and therefore commonly reported climate concerns – like the melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels, more frequent algal blooms, and maybe even coral bleaching. But there’s another, less familiar shift … Continue reading Ocean, Going Dark: Diving into the Darkening of the Global Ocean

Chonkus! The Cyanobacteria that Could Save the Planet

By Makenzie Nolt Figure 1. 24 1-billion-dollar disasters that occurred in the United States through October 2024. Sourced from National Centers for Environmental Information. In 2024, there were seemingly never-ending weather- and-climate related disasters (Figure 1). The increased frequency and severity of these devastating events is the consequence of climate change, driven by elevated emissions … Continue reading Chonkus! The Cyanobacteria that Could Save the Planet