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New research shows extreme rainfall could surge 41% by 2100 under high emissions, triple what older models predicted. High resolution simulations reveal stronger moisture fueling storms and more severe floods ahead.
Better modeling is key for climate planning! https://nature.ly/3ZB22e7
Better modeling is key for climate planning! https://nature.ly/3ZB22e7
Future extreme precipitation amplified by intensified mesoscale moisture convergence - Nature Geoscience
Extreme daily precipitation events over land could increase by about 41% by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario with an increase in mesoscale moisture convergence, according to an ensemble of climate...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
New research shows extreme rainfall could surge 41% by 2100 under high emissions, triple what older models predicted. High resolution simulations reveal stronger moisture fueling storms and more severe floods ahead.
Better modeling is key for climate planning! https://nature.ly/3ZB22e7
Better modeling is key for climate planning! https://nature.ly/3ZB22e7
Seagrass meadows are vital, yet recovery is tougher than repairing damage. A study shows animals can stall regrowth as stingrays dig up shoots and ghost shrimp churn sand. Simple fixes help, but lasting recovery means working with the ecosystem, not against it. Learn more https://nature.ly/3NUGC9b
Testing biodegradable interventions to disrupt plant–animal feedbacks and promote seagrass establishment
Biogeochemical and physical feedbacks are well known to prevent ecosystem recovery even after initial disturbance factors are mitigated. However, multi-trophic interactions that may maintain disturbe...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Seagrass meadows are vital, yet recovery is tougher than repairing damage. A study shows animals can stall regrowth as stingrays dig up shoots and ghost shrimp churn sand. Simple fixes help, but lasting recovery means working with the ecosystem, not against it. Learn more https://nature.ly/3NUGC9b
Beavers might be nature’s most underrated climate resilience engineers 🦫.
New research shows that restoring beavers or mimicking their dams can cool streams, store more water, boost biodiversity, and help landscapes better handle wildfires and climate extremes. Learn more https://nature.ly/3YWA7oI
New research shows that restoring beavers or mimicking their dams can cool streams, store more water, boost biodiversity, and help landscapes better handle wildfires and climate extremes. Learn more https://nature.ly/3YWA7oI
Beaver‐related restoration and freshwater climate resilience across western North America
Climate change will diminish the quality and connectivity of stream and riparian habitats and threaten native stream-associated species across western North America. Ecological restoration that mitig...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Beavers might be nature’s most underrated climate resilience engineers 🦫.
New research shows that restoring beavers or mimicking their dams can cool streams, store more water, boost biodiversity, and help landscapes better handle wildfires and climate extremes. Learn more https://nature.ly/3YWA7oI
New research shows that restoring beavers or mimicking their dams can cool streams, store more water, boost biodiversity, and help landscapes better handle wildfires and climate extremes. Learn more https://nature.ly/3YWA7oI
Cheatgrass is reshaping western ecosystems, but research shows its spread follows locally adapted genotypes.
By understanding how traits like flowering time shift with climate, scientists can better predict movements and guide smarter ecosystem management. Read more here https://nature.ly/45k1mNM
By understanding how traits like flowering time shift with climate, scientists can better predict movements and guide smarter ecosystem management. Read more here https://nature.ly/45k1mNM
Local adaptation to climate has facilitated the global invasion of cheatgrass - Nature Communications
Here, the authors examine the mechanisms behind cheatgrass’s successful invasion of North American ecosystems. Their genetic analyses and common garden experiments demonstrate that multiple introducti...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Cheatgrass is reshaping western ecosystems, but research shows its spread follows locally adapted genotypes.
By understanding how traits like flowering time shift with climate, scientists can better predict movements and guide smarter ecosystem management. Read more here https://nature.ly/45k1mNM
By understanding how traits like flowering time shift with climate, scientists can better predict movements and guide smarter ecosystem management. Read more here https://nature.ly/45k1mNM
Big challenges demand new tools. TNC CEO Jen Morris and Microsoft Corporate VP Juan Miguel Lavista Ferres wrote a new WEF piece on how AI can strengthen nature protection and global food security. With the right safeguards, AI offers real hope. Read their blog here nature.ly/45ZjLiX
From ocean to farm: harnessing AI for nature, food security
Without the strategic application of tech, our shared goal of sustainable tuna fisheries, job security and cultural traditions will remain aspirational.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Big challenges demand new tools. TNC CEO Jen Morris and Microsoft Corporate VP Juan Miguel Lavista Ferres wrote a new WEF piece on how AI can strengthen nature protection and global food security. With the right safeguards, AI offers real hope. Read their blog here nature.ly/45ZjLiX
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One of the most powerful things anyone can do about climate change is talk about it, says @katharinehayhoe.com.
Climate Hushers Need to Get Real
Political realism doesn’t outweigh scientific realism.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
One of the most powerful things anyone can do about climate change is talk about it, says @katharinehayhoe.com.
Clean energy demand is soaring, and so is the need for lithium. New research shows proposed mining sites overlap with habitats for vulnerable species. The authors point to smart, low conflict planning as a path to protect nature while powering the future. Read more here nature.ly/4bvBMJh
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Clean energy demand is soaring, and so is the need for lithium. New research shows proposed mining sites overlap with habitats for vulnerable species. The authors point to smart, low conflict planning as a path to protect nature while powering the future. Read more here nature.ly/4bvBMJh
Seabirds link islands and oceans by moving nutrients that sustain ecosystems, but nearly 1/3 face extinction. A circular seabird economy could change that, restoring birds to boost biodiversity and resilience.
Learn more about this innovative approach and why it matters https://nature.ly/4q6DqFK
Learn more about this innovative approach and why it matters https://nature.ly/4q6DqFK
January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Seabirds link islands and oceans by moving nutrients that sustain ecosystems, but nearly 1/3 face extinction. A circular seabird economy could change that, restoring birds to boost biodiversity and resilience.
Learn more about this innovative approach and why it matters https://nature.ly/4q6DqFK
Learn more about this innovative approach and why it matters https://nature.ly/4q6DqFK
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Thoughtful piece by my @science.nature.org colleague Rob et al. discussing the implications of global autocratization for science.
We face a clear choice, they say: keep our heads down and hope to weather rough political waters...or choose to actively support academic freedom + sustainability.
We face a clear choice, they say: keep our heads down and hope to weather rough political waters...or choose to actively support academic freedom + sustainability.
January 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Thoughtful piece by my @science.nature.org colleague Rob et al. discussing the implications of global autocratization for science.
We face a clear choice, they say: keep our heads down and hope to weather rough political waters...or choose to actively support academic freedom + sustainability.
We face a clear choice, they say: keep our heads down and hope to weather rough political waters...or choose to actively support academic freedom + sustainability.
Marine infrastructure can do more than serve humans, it can restore ocean life! The Nature Conservancy, Stony Brook University and NYSERDA are turning shipwrecks, pilings and wind turbine bases into thriving reefs.
🎥 Watch how science is reshaping our seas https://nature.ly/3YtjXTw
🎥 Watch how science is reshaping our seas https://nature.ly/3YtjXTw
Designing underwater infrastructure with ecology in mind
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January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Marine infrastructure can do more than serve humans, it can restore ocean life! The Nature Conservancy, Stony Brook University and NYSERDA are turning shipwrecks, pilings and wind turbine bases into thriving reefs.
🎥 Watch how science is reshaping our seas https://nature.ly/3YtjXTw
🎥 Watch how science is reshaping our seas https://nature.ly/3YtjXTw
Palau’s reefs aren’t just about corals and fish, they’re home to rubble cryptofauna, tiny organisms living among dead coral and rubble. These hidden creatures are vital for reef health and resilience, offering clues for conservation. Learn more about this hidden world here https://nature.ly/48X8bWu
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Palau’s reefs aren’t just about corals and fish, they’re home to rubble cryptofauna, tiny organisms living among dead coral and rubble. These hidden creatures are vital for reef health and resilience, offering clues for conservation. Learn more about this hidden world here https://nature.ly/48X8bWu
Good news to close out the year! Mangrove forests in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, are bouncing back after years of degradation thanks to community-led restoration. Recovery is early but promising, amazing news for coastal protection and resilience.
Read the full study here https://nature.ly/4aSUk5W
Read the full study here https://nature.ly/4aSUk5W
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Good news to close out the year! Mangrove forests in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, are bouncing back after years of degradation thanks to community-led restoration. Recovery is early but promising, amazing news for coastal protection and resilience.
Read the full study here https://nature.ly/4aSUk5W
Read the full study here https://nature.ly/4aSUk5W
🐟 River flows shape ecosystems, and fish life cycles. In Kansas rivers, scientists found big species hatch in late spring, while small fish hatch steadily through summer. Managing flows isn’t one-size-fits-all: conservation must match species needs.
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/4j2sR3Y
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/4j2sR3Y
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🐟 River flows shape ecosystems, and fish life cycles. In Kansas rivers, scientists found big species hatch in late spring, while small fish hatch steadily through summer. Managing flows isn’t one-size-fits-all: conservation must match species needs.
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/4j2sR3Y
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/4j2sR3Y
Seagrass is a quiet hero for our oceans. On Catalina Island, scientists restored 0.18 hectares of eelgrass, creating healthy beds that support diverse fish, including endangered species. Open-coast restoration works, boosting biodiversity and resilience.
Learn more here https://nature.ly/3L5CfqP
Learn more here https://nature.ly/3L5CfqP
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Seagrass is a quiet hero for our oceans. On Catalina Island, scientists restored 0.18 hectares of eelgrass, creating healthy beds that support diverse fish, including endangered species. Open-coast restoration works, boosting biodiversity and resilience.
Learn more here https://nature.ly/3L5CfqP
Learn more here https://nature.ly/3L5CfqP
When predators dominate reefs, ecosystems shift. At Palmyra Atoll, giant and bluefin trevally plus triggerfish thrive. Tagging reveals dense populations and surprising behaviors, shaping Pacific conservation.
Learn more about this research here https://nature.ly/48K9aKQ
Learn more about this research here https://nature.ly/48K9aKQ
Palmyra Atoll: An Angler’s Experience Fishing for Science
A passion for fishing remote places leads this global fishing guide to Palmyra Atoll.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
When predators dominate reefs, ecosystems shift. At Palmyra Atoll, giant and bluefin trevally plus triggerfish thrive. Tagging reveals dense populations and surprising behaviors, shaping Pacific conservation.
Learn more about this research here https://nature.ly/48K9aKQ
Learn more about this research here https://nature.ly/48K9aKQ
Community conservancies in Kenya cover 16% of the land, protecting wildlife corridors while creating jobs and income. With support from The Nature Conservancy Africa and projects like Thamani Asili, communities show inclusive conservation works.
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/3KM8ew0
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/3KM8ew0
Kenyan Communities Lead the Way in Conservation that Works for People and Nature
Where the majority of wildlife roam outside of parks, community conservancies provide critical land stewardship.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Community conservancies in Kenya cover 16% of the land, protecting wildlife corridors while creating jobs and income. With support from The Nature Conservancy Africa and projects like Thamani Asili, communities show inclusive conservation works.
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/3KM8ew0
🔗 Learn more here https://nature.ly/3KM8ew0
🦈Sharks are vital for ocean health, yet millions are caught in fisheries each year. TNC’s Shark Bycatch Mitigation Tool helps fisheries with electronic monitoring find practical ways to reduce bycatch and support sustainable practices.
🔗Click the link to learn more nature.ly/4pwvmOc
🔗Click the link to learn more nature.ly/4pwvmOc
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🦈Sharks are vital for ocean health, yet millions are caught in fisheries each year. TNC’s Shark Bycatch Mitigation Tool helps fisheries with electronic monitoring find practical ways to reduce bycatch and support sustainable practices.
🔗Click the link to learn more nature.ly/4pwvmOc
🔗Click the link to learn more nature.ly/4pwvmOc
We can turn climate risk into resilience by working with nature. A new report shows how locally led nature-based solutions, backed by policy and finance, protect food systems, restore ecosystems, and secure water for generations.
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4arXOvY
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4arXOvY
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We can turn climate risk into resilience by working with nature. A new report shows how locally led nature-based solutions, backed by policy and finance, protect food systems, restore ecosystems, and secure water for generations.
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4arXOvY
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4arXOvY
Mesquite bosques—a type of mesquite woodland near rivers—are among the most biodiverse habitats in southern Arizona. New TNC research shows that restoring them brings big environmental benefits, especially for wildlife and native birds.
Learn more and read "Becoming Bosque": nature.ly/3XyNMBF
Learn more and read "Becoming Bosque": nature.ly/3XyNMBF
Report: Mesquite Bosque Habitat Can Be Effectively Restored
In 2025, TNC released Becoming Bosque: Testing the benefits of mesquite restoration, a report that details learnings from restoration efforts at TNC's Middle San Pedro River Preserve.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mesquite bosques—a type of mesquite woodland near rivers—are among the most biodiverse habitats in southern Arizona. New TNC research shows that restoring them brings big environmental benefits, especially for wildlife and native birds.
Learn more and read "Becoming Bosque": nature.ly/3XyNMBF
Learn more and read "Becoming Bosque": nature.ly/3XyNMBF
Forests and farms aren’t rivals—they’re partners. A new report shows forests boost crop yields, protect water, and strengthen rural livelihoods. Losing them means hotter temps and disrupted rainfall, but restoration can reverse the trend.
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4iBCZAd
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4iBCZAd
December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Forests and farms aren’t rivals—they’re partners. A new report shows forests boost crop yields, protect water, and strengthen rural livelihoods. Losing them means hotter temps and disrupted rainfall, but restoration can reverse the trend.
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4iBCZAd
Read the full report here https://nature.ly/4iBCZAd
Baldcypress trees hold climate secrets! Researchers discovered that their rings reveal past droughts, floods, and even hurricanes in the Southeast U.S. These insights help predict future water stress and climate risks for vulnerable coastal areas.
Learn more here https://nature.ly/4ac7QRM
Learn more here https://nature.ly/4ac7QRM
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Baldcypress trees hold climate secrets! Researchers discovered that their rings reveal past droughts, floods, and even hurricanes in the Southeast U.S. These insights help predict future water stress and climate risks for vulnerable coastal areas.
Learn more here https://nature.ly/4ac7QRM
Learn more here https://nature.ly/4ac7QRM
Tree planting is for the birds—and for us! The Green Heart Louisville Project shows that planting trees boosts heart health and helps bird communities soar.
Explore the full report here https://nature.ly/4iiQDbo
Explore the full report here https://nature.ly/4iiQDbo
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tree planting is for the birds—and for us! The Green Heart Louisville Project shows that planting trees boosts heart health and helps bird communities soar.
Explore the full report here https://nature.ly/4iiQDbo
Explore the full report here https://nature.ly/4iiQDbo
Climate adaptation starts locally. TNC’s CRV project helps communities in Kenya, the Dominican Republic and Colombia address climate risks with nature-based solutions like restoring grasslands and protecting mangroves.
Discover how communities are building resilience https://nature.ly/4plj6jk
Discover how communities are building resilience https://nature.ly/4plj6jk
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Climate adaptation starts locally. TNC’s CRV project helps communities in Kenya, the Dominican Republic and Colombia address climate risks with nature-based solutions like restoring grasslands and protecting mangroves.
Discover how communities are building resilience https://nature.ly/4plj6jk
Discover how communities are building resilience https://nature.ly/4plj6jk
A new study from a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Cornell finds U.S. farmers often overestimate labor for agroecological practices like cover crops and composting. These methods boost resilience and biodiversity—so time to bust myths!
🔗Read the full study here nature.ly/4qZVjae
🔗Read the full study here nature.ly/4qZVjae
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A new study from a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Cornell finds U.S. farmers often overestimate labor for agroecological practices like cover crops and composting. These methods boost resilience and biodiversity—so time to bust myths!
🔗Read the full study here nature.ly/4qZVjae
🔗Read the full study here nature.ly/4qZVjae
The Amazon River Basin hosts the world’s largest river ecosystem and a biodiversity hotspot. A new TNC report maps fisheries and monitoring efforts, revealing opportunities to support Indigenous and local communities and ensure conservation for generations!
🔗Learn more here nature.ly/3JHShXp
🔗Learn more here nature.ly/3JHShXp
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Amazon River Basin hosts the world’s largest river ecosystem and a biodiversity hotspot. A new TNC report maps fisheries and monitoring efforts, revealing opportunities to support Indigenous and local communities and ensure conservation for generations!
🔗Learn more here nature.ly/3JHShXp
🔗Learn more here nature.ly/3JHShXp