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aBlue skies, crystal clear waters and a fleet of boats bearing the words “Welcome to Pleasureland” – it sounds like a dream vacation, but in reality…
summary Many young climate advocates believe Kamala Harris is stronger on environmental issues than Joe Biden. The Biden administration’s Inflation Control Act was the largest climate…
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…
The rise of artificial intelligence has propelled the stock prices of major tech companies to new heights, but this growth has come at the expense of…
Water levels rise at Rapidan Dam in MinnesotaBen Brewer/Bloomberg/Getty Images The near failure of a century-old dam in Minnesota has drawn new attention to the vulnerability…
Three years ago, Google launched an ambitious plan to address climate change, aiming to achieve “net zero” emissions by 2030. This goal entails not emitting more…
Bill Gates argues that artificial intelligence will assist, not hinder, in achieving climate goals, despite concerns about new data centers depleting green energy supplies. The philanthropist…
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.…
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that the United States Climate Corps is a federal program focused on training young individuals in clean energy, environmental protection,…
aAfrica has the potential to tackle pressing climate challenges with innovative solutions, according to one of the world’s leading environmentalists. With vast natural capital and a…
Climate activists protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London in March.Andrea Domeniconi/Alamy This week, more than 400 climate scientists from UK research institutes published an…
Climate activists protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London in March. Andrea Domeniconi/Alamy This week, more than 400 climate scientists from UK research institutes published…
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…
Vermont’s groundbreaking new law is set to become the first in the United States to mandate that fossil fuel companies contribute to the expenses associated with…
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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…
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.…
In her new book, entropy photographer Diane Taft explores the damage a warmer climate is doing to bodies of water. Utah’s Great Salt Lake (pictured above) is a notable example. Here, as temperatures rise due to climate change, demand for fresh water from industry and agriculture has slowed the flow of mountain streams, and the
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…
According to climate scientists, the impact of global warming on California’s interior is becoming more evident as desert droughts worsen and rainfall intensifies. Residents of Death…
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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…
As many countries around the world are moving away from using fossil fuels like oil and gas to combat climate change, Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López…
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…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently published a detailed report titled Current status of global climate in 2023, which synthesizes the latest scientific knowledge on…