Climate tipping point might have been crossed before the ‘Great Dying’
One of the most notable extinction events in Earth’s history has provided us with a new discovery. Recently discovered fossils from the time period known …
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Humanity’s first influence on climate change could have come much earlier than previously thought
We all know that humans are helping drive climate change. No, we aren’t the only cause of the increasing global temperatures, but there’s no question …
Scientists want to test a solar umbrella that could help fight climate change
Scientists have long looked for ways to turn the tide in our fight against climate change. So far, no matter what ideas they come up …
New study claims the world’s oceans are a ‘ticking time bomb’
Our oceans are struggling. From bleaching in the coral reefs to increasing temperatures and rising sea levels, they’ve seen better days. To make matters worse, …
This Norwegian city came up with a brilliant way to deal with trash
Bergen, Norway is a beautiful place, but there’s something more lying beneath the surface. The almost thousand-year-old city has become home to one of the …
It’s been millions of years since Earth’s atmosphere had this much CO2
New reports out of the NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggest that the carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in Earth’s atmosphere haven’t been this high …
Crazy new machine can make gasoline out of thin air
In 2022, transportation accounted for nearly 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Most of that came from ICE vehicles running on fossil fuels. Despite years of …
Penguin poop could be our newest secret weapon against climate change
Penguins might be doing more for the planet than we thought when it comes to fighting climate change. According to new research, the clouds around …
Florida beaches will soon stink like rotten eggs for a very weird reason
Floridians hoping to kick off summer with a relaxing beach day might want to check the shoreline first. A record-breaking bloom of seaweed is drifting …
The world’s coastlines are in danger no matter what we do
Even if the world meets the international goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, the consequences of the climate change crisis may still be far …
Earth’s oceans may soon turn purple
We’ve always called Earth the blue planet, but that color might not be permanent. Previous research claims our oceans were once green, and if environmental …
Almost half of Americans breathe unclean air, and it’s only getting worse
According to the American Lung Association’s latest State of the Air report, more than 156 million Americans are breathing air that is deemed unhealthy. That’s …
Bioreactors with emission-eating bacteria could help combat climate change
The future of climate tech could come not from a lab but from a lake. That’s because scientists are exploring using methane-eating bacteria to fight …
Hawaii is sinking into the ocean at a frighteningly fast pace
Hawaii rose from the ocean, born of ancient volcanic fire. But now, in a twist few expected, it’s sinking back down. A new study from …
Melting glaciers are revealing new land, but the consequences are dire
The Arctic is changing faster than anywhere else on Earth, and now we can see it—literally. As rising temperatures accelerate the pace of Arctic glacier …
This website shows all the glaciers that have melted due to human-driven climate change
Ever wonder how many glaciers human-driven climate change has eliminated over the decades? Well, you can take a depressing trip through history by visiting the …
Trump administration’s EPA takes aim at climate-change laws
Are greenhouse gases actually dangerous? That’s the latest question the Trump administration is asking. Despite the decades of growing evidence that the ice caps are …
These major cities around the world are slowly sinking into the ocean
Climate change sucks. Not only is it melting the ice sheets of the Antarctic, but it’s also causing many other issues worldwide. In fact, one …
Extreme heat might actually cause people to age faster
We all know that extreme heat can be uncomfortable, draining, and even dangerous. However, new research suggests extreme heat exposure might also speed up the …
Researchers discover how to convert harmful emissions into ‘miracle’ material graphene
Methane is one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases, trapping heat 84 times more effectively than carbon dioxide. It seeps into the atmosphere from landfills, …
The ocean is warming 400% faster than it was four decades ago
Over the past few decades, rising ocean temperatures have become a major concern for scientists and environmentalists alike. While climate change has long been linked …
Indoor temperatures can affect the brain function of elderly people, study shows
New research is shedding light on how environmental factors, particularly indoor temperature, can affect brain function in older individuals. A study has revealed that deviations …
Great Barrier Reef has reached ‘catastrophic’ coral bleaching levels, study warns
A new study has awful news for the Great Barrier Reef. Located off the coast of Australia, this reef is one of the largest in …
Scientists are looking to the past to predict the climate of Earth’s future
An international team has successfully extracted the world’s oldest ice sample from Antarctica. Spanning 1.2 million years of climate history, this ancient ice core promises …
What’s happening to Earth right now can’t be explained by climate models
For over five decades, scientists have been striving to predict Earth’s future climate. The progress has been remarkable, yet the task is daunting. As global …
Luxury condos and hotels in Miami are sinking into the ground at an alarming rate
Miami’s iconic coastline, dotted with luxury high-rises and beachfront condos, is facing an unexpected challenge. Recent research by the University of Miami has uncovered that …
Shocking changes were uncovered when scientists mapped Earth’s rivers over 35 years
New research shows that over the past 35 years, 44 percent of the largest downstream rivers have seen massive changes in the amount of water …
