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There's a massive, ancient river system under Antarctica's ice sheet

This has big implications for our climate models.

Deadly Heatwave Killed 2,300 in Europe, and 1,500 of those were due to climate change

How hot is too hot to survive in a city?

These fig trees absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into stone

This sounds like science fiction, but the real magic lies underground

The US Military Emits More CO2 Than Sweden. But A Slight Budget Cut Could Have an Oversized Positive Effect

New study finds reducing defense budgets has a larger impact than increasing them.

Humans Have Been Reshaping Earth with Fire for at Least 50,000 Years

Fossil charcoal reveals early humans’ growing impact on the carbon cycle before the Ice Age.

Methane Leaks from Fossil Fuels Hit Record Highs. And We're Still Looking the Other Way

Powerful leaks, patchy action, and untapped fixes keep methane near record highs in 2024.

Climate Change Unleashed a Hidden Wave That Triggered a Planetary Tremor

The Earth was trembling every 90 seconds. Now, we know why.

People want climate labels on products, especially meat, cars, and flights

Citizens suggest carbon labels on advertised products could help consumers make better decisions.

Climate Change Is Rewriting America’s Gardening Map and Some Plants Can’t Keep Up

Warmer winter temperatures have altered frost patterns and growing seasons across the United States.

Scientists Create “Bait” to Lure Baby Corals Back to Dying Reefs

A new bioengineered ink dramatically boosts coral larvae settlement.

This Solar-Powered Device Sucks CO2 From the Air—and Turns It Into Fuel

Researchers harness sunlight to convert CO2 into sustainable fuel.

Ancient tree rings reveal the hidden reason Rome’s grip on Britain failed

Three scorching summers in antiquity triggered revolt, invasion, and a turning point in British history.

Scientists warn climate change could make 'The Last of Us' fungus scenario more plausible

A hit TV series hints at a real, evolving threat from Earth’s ancient recyclers.

Trump’s Budget Plan Is Eviscerating NASA and NOAA Science

Science is under attack.

Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Earlier Than Ever. Guess Why

Climate change is disrupting natural cycles.

Massive Attack Just Showed That Concerts and Tours Can Also Be Eco-Friendly

It's a climate experiment disguised as a concert — and it actually worked.

A giant iceberg the size of Chicago broke away from Antarctica—then researchers found life they'd never imagined beneath it

An ancient Antarctic ecosystem is revealed after a massive iceberg breaks free.

Forgotten Climate Chronicles of 16th-Century Transylvania Hold a Dire Climate Warning

Climate shifts fueled famine, war, and the rise of empires.

Nvidia’s AI Weather Model Predicts Extreme Storms with Stunning Accuracy

This breakthrough could democratize weather prediction and help communities better prepare for extreme weather events.

Only Half a Degree of Warming Could Triple Earth’s Areas Too Hot for Human Survival

A new study reveals that even a slight rise in global temperatures could make vast areas of the planet too hot for human survival.

Climate change is about to erase $1.4 trillion in real estate value in the US

Homeownership is becoming increasingly unsustainable in high-risk areas as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes drive up insurance costs.

Climate heating is killing the young, not the oldest

Young, healthy, and physiologically robust? That might not be enough to survive extreme heat.

Why Rural Areas Are the New Frontier for Electric Vehicles

Rural areas, not cityscapes, seem to be the ideal areas for electric vehicles to reduce daily emissions.

Why Paris Is Leaving Cars Behind for Bikes

Paris has reinvented itself as a cyclist’s paradise, moving from car-dominated streets to a city crisscrossed by bike lanes.

9 in 10 new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric

Norway’s bold policies and long-term vision have turned it into a global leader in electric vehicle adoption.

Haunting video from NASA and ESA shows Greenland losing 563 cubic miles of ice in under 30 seconds

We all know (hopefully) that warming temperatures is driving ice loss. But seeing it makes it all the more disturbing. Don’t get me wrong, the visualization produced by NASA and ESA is beautiful, but what it’s showing is simply heartbreaking. Between 2010 and 2023, Greenland lost 563 cubic miles (2,347 cubic kilometers) of ice, which […]

What do reindeer do for Christmas? Actually, they just chill through it

As climate change and human development reshape the Arctic, reindeer face unprecedented challenges.

Over 70% of the world's aquifers could be tainted by 2100

Over 2.5 billion people depend on aquifers for fresh water, but rising seas and climate change are pushing saltwater into these crucial reserves.

AI Uncovers Thousands of Abandoned Oil Wells Hidden in Old Maps

Combing through old maps, this AI finds abandoned oil wells so we can cut off their methane emissions.

Google's DeepMind claims they have the best weather prediction model

After chess, Go, and proteins, has DeepMind taken over weather forecasting as well?

First Ice-Free Day in the Arctic Could Happen by 2027, Study Warns

Climate change is heating up faster than we thought.

Even ExxonMobil is telling Trump to tone it down on fossil fuels

Even ExxonMobil, a symbol of fossil fuel dominance, is urging climate action, underscoring the tension between Trump’s policies and industry realities.

NASA accidentally rediscovers forgotten doomsday Cold War base in Greenland

The ambitious and top secret project was supposed to withstand a first strike by the Soviet Union, but it ultimately couldn't withstand nature's cold embrace.

Big oil and chemical companies teamed up to "end plastic waste". They produced 1,000 times more than they cleaned up

"The Alliance to End Plastic Waste promised a $1.5 billion solution to plastic pollution. Five years later, it’s cleaned up less plastic than its members produce in two days.

Fiji is already relocating villages because of climate change

Dozens of villages have to move or be destroyed.

What Musk and Rogan Got Very Wrong About Climate Change and Meat

In a recent podcast appearance, Musk spread climate misinformation.

Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2024. Even coal grew slightly

No peak emissions yet.

The 0.1% Are Using Private Jets Like Ubers and It’s Costing the Planet

Private jet emissions soared by 50% in four years, driven by leisure trips and the ultra-rich.

Microplastics May Now Be Messing with Our Weather and Climate. Here’s What That Means

Researchers reveal microplastics can influence cloud formation, potentially affecting weather and climate systems

We're cooked on climate: 2024 virtually certain to be the hottest year on record

With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it’s easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate change is a thing. But just because we forget doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Researchers at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) have found that the year so far has been so hot […]

Could Spraying Diamonds into the Sky Be the Key to Cooling the Planet?

Nothing is more precious than our planet, and we must cool it fast. Scientists say this can be done by decorating the sky with diamonds.

For the first time in recorded history (130 years) Mount Fuji is snowless in November

Mount Fuji is just one of the many important landmarks affected by climate change.

NASA's methane satellite just mapped its first plumes

Methane is a big problem for our climate. This satellite can now see it from above.

Hurricane Milton is historically and disturbingly strong, and it's barreling toward Florida

Just days after Hurricane Helene ravaged through parts of the US, an even bigger one might be lining up.

AI is becoming a bigger and bigger problem for the climate. Can "digital sobriety" help?

Artificial intelligence might not take your job, but it can use up all your water and electricity.

75 people were hospitalized after eating lettuce — and it's linked to climate change

While foodborne outbreaks are not uncommon, this case uniquely exposed deeper issues about the role of climate change in public health risks.

Congrats, you just lived through the hottest summer in history

We're neck deep in a climate emergency. This is just one of the symptoms.

Scientists Discover Missing Link Between Insects in Amazing Amber Fossil Dating Back 40 Million Years

This ancient insect is the missing link between two living gnat species.

10 Grim Climate Scenarios As World Prepares To Cross Dangerous Warming Tipping Point

Here’s a frightening peek into our climate-addled future.

A 600-year-old coral shows us how the Pacific Ocean has changed since 1370

A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.

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