Poison ivy is more dangerous than ever, because 2020
Poison ivy is growing faster and is more potent than ever thanks to heightened CO2 concentrations in the air. The plants are growing, on average, …
Climate Change
A mass of floating volcanic rock could help revive the Great Barrier Reef
A mass of floating rock from a volcanic explosion underwater in 2019 has arrived at Australia, where it could help the Great Barrier Reef recover. …
Huge methane spike is contributing to climate change
Researchers studying global methane levels from 2000 to 2017 have shown a dramatic spike in the amount of gas in our atmosphere. Methane is less …
There’s pink snow in the Alps that looks stunning, but it’s a very bad sign
Pink snow is appearing in the Italian Alps, offering clues as to mankind’s impacts on the planet’s climate. The snow changes color due to algae …
Carbon dioxide levels just hit a scary new high
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a new record high based on a new report from scientists studying the trends. As a greenhouse gas, CO2 traps …
Ancient mass extinction event tied to breakdown of the ozone layer
A mass extinction 360 million years ago was likely caused by a rapidly-warming climate that triggered a breakdown in the ozone layer. Plant samples from …
Scientists solve the mystery of why some coral changes color when stressed
Coral bleaching occurs when ocean waters get too warm, driving algae away from the reef and prompting a change in the coral. Sometimes, bleaching leaves …
Hurricanes are getting stronger, and it’s all our fault
A new study reveals that hurricanes are indeed getting more powerful on a decade-by-decade basis. The study also draws strong links between more powerful storms …
Blood-red snow now covers parts of Antarctica
If you have an image in your head of Antarctica as a blindingly white winter wonderland, this photo of blood-red snow covering the ground will …
Humans are releasing way more methane than we thought
In our continued efforts to get human-caused climate change under control, carbon dioxide emissions are a big target for elimination, and for good reason. Carbon …
Climate change is making bumblebees freak out
You might not pay much mind to a bumblebee if you see one as you go about your day. They rarely have any interest in …
Amazon threatens to fire employees who speak out about its climate policies
Three months after Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced its signing of “The Climate Pledge” — which is a promise to meet the goals …
Climate change could make us dumber… literally
Some might argue that mankind’s gradual destruction of planet Earth is proof that we’re not the smartest species around. I mean, how smart can we …
Polar bears won’t stop invading this small village in Russia
A group of polar bears in Russia is celebrating the holidays in a truly spectacular way, much to the dismay of local residents. Locals in …
Scientists brought life back to a reef by blasting underwater speakers
Coral reefs around the globe are dying off at a breakneck pace. Warming ocean waters have led to “bleaching,” which is just another way of …
Scientists suggest creating a detailed 3D map of Earth before we mess everything up even more
Humans are affecting Earth’s climate, and there’s a wealth of scientific evidence to support that fact. We’ve already begun to see some seriously troubling trends …
Colossal mass of volcanic material is drifting toward the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is in bad shape, and humans are to blame. Warming seas due to climate change have led to extreme “bleaching” of …
Wildfires are raging in the Arctic after an unprecedented heatwave
The Arctic is a chilly place, or at least it’s supposed to be, but a recent combination of record-breaking heat and intense wildfires have turned …
Climate change is having a devastating effect on vital organisms you can’t see
Mankind is responsible for dramatic changes to Earths’ climate that may well spell doom for our continued existence on this planet. Scientists have proven it …
Plants are doing their best to save mankind, but they can’t do it alone
We humans are great at a number of things and very, very bad at several others. For example, we’re pretty terrible when it comes to …
Warming oceans may be pushing dolphins to the brink
Scientists have been warning us for years that human activity has been slowly warming up our planet. It’s not easy to see when you’re looking …
Iceberg twice the size of New York City is about to break free from Antarctica
NASA’s high-flying observational instruments are great at peering deep into space, but the agency also spends plenty of time staring down at our own planet, …
This map will show you how climate change will transform your city
As the Earth gradually warms up due to human activity like the burning of fossil fuels, whatever city or town you call home will eventually …
Climate change is actually changing the color of the ocean
Climate scientists have long since warned that human activity and pollution is rapidly warming the Earth, and it’s a consensus that we’re at or near …
The Doomsday Clock remains two minutes from midnight, which is bad
The Doomsday Clock, which was bumped up to just two minutes from midnight in early 2018, remains at the same setting for 2019. It’s the …
Leafcutter ants produce so much gas that they actually rival cow butts
The fact that cows produce a ton of greenhouse gas in the form of methane is science factoid that people tend to pull out in …
California’s monarch butterflies have almost completely disappeared in just two years
Humans have a complicated relationship with planet Earth. We love it here, we love the sights and sounds, and we sit glued to our television …
Scientists are considering the possibility of climate engineering via aerosol injection
Earth’s climate — which, despite what some clueless observers believe, is not the same as localized weather patterns — is rapidly warming. Scientists have drawn …
Cutting back on harmful chemicals is definitely healing the ozone layer
Global warming is on the tip of everyone’s tongue these days, and with good reason, but it wasn’t long ago that the biggest environmental talking …
A hurricane literally wiped this tiny Hawaiian island off the map
When a hurricane rolls ashore here in the United States we see devastation in the form of buildings toppled, incredible flooding, and the collapse of …
