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A new type of weather forecast could give us advance warning of whether extreme weather events like 2018’s Hurricane Florence are exacerbated by climate change. Nathan…
summarySo far this year, hail — not hurricanes, floods or tornadoes — has caused the most costly weather damage in the United States.Research suggests that large…
Most political efforts to tackle climate change have had little effect Shutterstock Most climate policies fail to significantly reduce emissions and have little effect on halting…
Using the large number of human fossils found in Ice Age Europe, paleoanthropologists have identified a population turnover in Western Europe 28,000 years ago, isolation between…
The sun sets at 1.5 degrees CelsiusHamataro @ e-kamakura/Getty Images The defining goal of climate policy over the past decade – limiting global warming to 1.5°C…
It was 21 years ago that I walked and swam alone, unsupported, across the icy Arctic Ocean from Canada to the North Pole, a feat that…
Manu National Park in Peru, where some measurements were taken for the studyVincent Ghossi Microorganisms living in their bark absorb methane from the air, giving trees…
Montana Republicans have filed a lawsuit against the state Supreme Court, challenging a landmark climate change ruling that requires regulators to consider greenhouse gas emissions when…
Walking on hot red sand is hard work, especially when the temperature exceeds 40°C (104°F). After about 40 minutes you are soaked, dehydrated and exhausted. It…
Anthropogenic causes Climate Change I turned up the thermostat, bolstering the possibility of a heatwave this month. Grilling the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central AmericaThis…
Antarctica: The southernmost continent in the world, mostly covered in ice.Atomic Clock: A timing device that relies on the frequency of microwave radiation from excited atoms.…
Activation: (in biology) to turn on something like a gene or a chemical reaction.Annual: adjective describing something that occurs annually. (botany) A plant that only lives…
Is removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere one of the best weapons against climate change? Climeworks, a Swiss company, believes so, as they have recently unveiled…
High temperatures occur in Joshua Tree, California on June 5, 2024Gina Ferrazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Mexico has been hit by a severe heat wave…
IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser. Now playing Concrete made from sugarcane could help fight climate…
When was the last time you read a realistic and moving novel about the climate crisis? This kind of fiction is especially valuable in a world…
Iceland’s Mammoth direct air recovery plant is the world’s largest Crime Works Over the past 250 years or so, humans have released more carbon dioxide into…
The Vermont Legislature recently approved a bill that targets major fossil fuel companies to pay for weather-related damages caused by climate change. This law, inspired by…
The Chang’e 6 lunar probe sits atop a rocket at China’s Wenchang Space Launch Center VCG (via Getty Images) The Chang’e 6 spacecraft is heading to…
‘It’s a force that can’t be ignored.’If successful, the Chang’e mission will be a key step in realizing China’s goal of landing Chinese astronauts on the…
A recent report released by Congressional Democrats reveals that big oil companies have been deceiving the American public about the dangers of man-made climate change for…
The proportion of readers from India is increasing. new scientist Audience – Not that surprising given the public’s interest in and affinity for science and technology.…
Solar power generation is on the rise in India Rebecca Conway/Getty Images “The whole world is watching us,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a…
The cicadas that synchronize their emergence with others have a better chance of survival. Scientists believe that the simultaneous emergence of insects is an evolutionary strategy.…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing millions of dollars to help traditionally underserved coastal communities combat climate change. This funding includes a significant…
Attack submarine USS Hampton will break through the Arctic sea ice and surface in 20241st Class Specialist Justin Yarborough/U.S. Navy Climate change could reduce sonar's detection…
IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser. Two planes in critical condition at Reagan National Airport 01:29…
Pessimism is a dirty word in climate policy circles. There are good reasons for this. Especially because while optimism can encourage positive change, assuming the worst…
Nothophagus pumilio tree growing in PatagoniaAlbum/Alamy High temperatures brought about by global warming can disrupt trees' ability to track time, impacting their ability to sequester carbon…
When I was young, I had a fascination with science fiction TV shows like Star Trek and Doctor Who. These captivating stories thrilled my inner geek.…
Increased exposure to wildfire smoke is one of the most harmful effects of climate change NASA’s Earth Observatory Rising levels of wildfire smoke could cause more…
Food prices are on the riseAFP (via Getty Images) Because of global warming, you are already paying more and more for groceries. And rising temperatures will…
Recycling is not a silver bullet to stop climate destruction. Far from it. Potential Impact – Savings of approximately 11 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) over…
When it comes to combating climate change, many strategies require relatively small actions by large numbers of people. Millions of us are installing heat pumps, switching…
LLast week, I found myself on a crowded train from Frome to London, feeling suffocated. To pass the time, I decided to create a game on…
acidic: A term used to describe a substance that contains acid. Acidic substances have the ability to dissolve certain minerals, such as carbonates, or prevent their…
The water cycle, which is the continuous circulation of Earth’s most vital resource, supporting life in an unending loop, is facing challenges. The delicate balance of…
Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto Damian Ravaso/Alamy Bitcoin’s mysterious founder Satoshi Nakamoto dismissed early concerns about the cryptocurrency’s potential to consume large amounts of electricity…
Woman (Jodie Comer) and baby must survive floodsignature entertainment the end we beginMahalia BelloScheduled for general release in UK cinemas; US release date to be determined.…
Ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal in August 2023Bienvenido Velasco/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The Panama Canal is one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Since…
