There is a story of epic proportions brewing in the 21st century: humanity’s struggle to recognize and adapt to the elements of a changing planet. We are the characters in the tale, but we are also the audience struggling to understand fragments of an unintelligible plot often wrapped in too much scientific jargon. We need to feel closer to what scientists are discovering each day about the status of our planet and the security of our future on it. Each week EcoScienceWire chooses a scientific article published in the most prestigious scientific journals and tells the story of what was discovered and what it means for all of us. I hope this service empowers you to more fully understand the status of our planet by exploring topics such as ocean acidification, climate change, biodiversity loss, and much more!

-Adam Hanbury-Brown