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Deanna Conners

Deanna Conners

Deanna Conners is an Environmental Scientist who holds a Ph.D. in Toxicology and an M.S. in Environmental Studies. Her interest in toxicology stems from having grown up near the Love Canal Superfund Site in New York. Her current work is to provide high-quality scientific information to the public and decision-makers and to help build cross-disciplinary partnerships that help solve environmental problems. She writes about Earth science and nature conservation for EarthSky.

Bering Sea Elders discuss recent changes in the Arctic

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 1 week ago
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For the first time, NOAA’s 2019 Arctic Report Card includes an indigenous perspective of the changes taking place in Arctic ecosystems.

Christmas Bird Count starts December 14

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 2 months ago
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It’s time again for the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. This is the project’s 120th year! Learn how to join the count here.
Erupting volcano.

New Zealand volcano is on the Pacific Ring of Fire

Posted by , and in Earth | 2 months ago
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Here’s information about New Zealand’s White Island volcano – which erupted on Monday, December 9 – in the context of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Photo of Water laden with algae on the shores of Pelee Island, Lake Erie, in 2009. Image Credit: Tom Archer.

Algal blooms are getting worse in lakes worldwide

Posted by in Earth | 2 months ago
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In a global study that analyzed almost 30 years of satellite images of freshwater lakes, most of the lakes showed signs of worsening algal blooms.
Face of a fierce-looking owl.

Night vision specialists: cats, bats, and owls

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 3 months ago
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Three spooky Halloween animals see better at night than we do. Here’s how they do it.

Why Earth has 4 seasons

Posted by in Earth | 4 months ago
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Some assume our planet’s changing distance from the sun causes the change in the seasons. That’s logical, but not the case for Earth.

Today in science: Happy birthday Albert J. Myer

Posted by in Earth | 4 months ago
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As you check your local weather forecast today, give a nod to Albert J. Myer, born on this date in 1828, who helped to establish the US National Weather Service.

Photo showing the extent of the summer dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico according to sampling data

Large 2019 dead zone in Gulf of Mexico

Posted by in Earth | 5 months ago
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This year’s Gulf of Mexico dead zone of oxygen-depleted waters is the 8th largest ever recorded.

Corals spreading to subtropical waters

Posted by in Earth | 6 months ago
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While coral populations are declining in tropical waters, scientists have just detected an increase in subtropical areas, which could be good news for corals.
Photo showing a volcanically active area in Hawaii

US revamps volcano early warning system

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 7 months ago
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There are 161 active volcanoes in the United States, more than 1/3 of which have been classified as posing a high threat to nearby communities. A new law aims to improve volcano monitoring.