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The concept of Marine Cloud Brightening revolves around the idea that by making clouds brighter or whiter, more sunlight is reflected back into space. This ultimately…
Donald Trump holds executive order announcing the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images On January 20, a crowd at a stadium in Washington,…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change agreement as one of his first acts in…
If you want to unsettle climate scientists, simply stand next to them and quietly mention the phrase “tipping point” in their ear. While climate change due…
Tree-planting projects help tackle the climate crisis, but they can also impact water supplies Cost Photo/NurPhoto The major environmental, social and economic crises facing the world…
The impacts of climate change are widespread, ranging from biodiversity loss to extreme weather events, rising sea levels, wildfires, and mass human migrations. Each year reveals…
When COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev stepped up to the podium on Sunday morning at the closing session of the Baku Climate Summit, he had two speeches…
It hasn’t been a good year for people concerned about climate change. The expected peak in carbon emissions has not appeared, meaning global warming continues to…
РоманЗаворотный/Adobe Stock You've probably already noticed that the prices of many foods in your shopping cart have increased significantly. In the UK, the price of white…
When it comes to natural disasters, it is often impossible to predict them more than a few months or even days in advance. We cannot say,…
Samamuri Climate change has increased Hurricane Helen’s wind speed by 11% and total precipitation by about 10%, according to a new report. Researchers expect Milton to…
Carbonate minerals are an integral part of the carbon and water cycles, both of which are implicated in habitability, making them of particular interest in paleoenvironmental…
overview A group of young evangelical Christians is planning a campaign at religious universities to persuade students to think about climate change at the voting booth.…
The Milton, which is expected to make landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday evening, is sailing through unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico.…
Between 10% to 15% of California’s wildfires are caused by arson annually, a trend that seems to continue in 2024. With the impact of climate change…
Eric S. Neitzel Fireground Communications LLC/AdobeStock Central Park Reservoir is one of the few places in New York City to get a good view of the…
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…
AP Photo/François Mori, File/Alamy As a COP26 During climate change negotiations in Glasgow, UK, in November 2021, a new slogan entered the vocabulary: “Stay at 1.5°C.”…
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…
Around this time last year, Dean Grubbs and his colleagues were celebrating a conservation success story.The star of the show was the smalltooth sawfish, a large…
Raising cattle produces huge amounts of greenhouse gasesAlan Hopps/Getty Images As the world's population grows, the only way to reduce agriculture's huge greenhouse gas emissions is…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…