Very few Americans are aware that 97% of climate scientists agree climate change is real
But if they were made aware of the fact, they might change their mind.
Tag: climate change
New map of Antarctica is the most detailed out of all continents
"It’s a bit like being almost blind and putting on glasses for the first time and seeing 20/20," a researcher ...
French environment minister quits during live interview — says we’re not doing enough
It's an extremely courageous decision -- and we can only hope his call doesn't go unheard.
Extremely cold climate may have sealed Neanderthals’ extinction
Climate change was unforgiving with the Neanderthals.
European drought reveals cautionary “Hunger Stones” in Czech river
Our forefathers left behind an ominous warning for us -- and we'd best heed it. Otherwise, we can start carving ...
This year, the UK had a tropical summer — and you can probably thank global warming for that
Have you noticed summers getting hotter and hotter?
Youtube now adds facts below conspiracy theory videos
This is probably a good thing, but it remains to be seen whether it will actually make a difference.
Europe is so hot right now that it has to stop its nuclear plants
There's a particular irony to this situation.
Geoengineering the Earth against climate change might do as much harm as good
It looks like we'll have to tackle climate change the good old-fashioned way
Man-made climate change makes heatwaves twice more likely
The effects of climate change are way beyond deniabiity, researchers say. It's time to start acting.
Another bleak consequence of climate change: more suicides
As if climate change didn't bring enough problems.
How cycling races could help scientists study the effects of climate change
It's another piece of evidence documenting the effects of climate change.
30 years ago, James Hansen warned Congress of climate change. He was on point
Like Cassandra, the priestess cursed to predict the future and not be believed by anyone, James Hansen's appeal has largely ...
West Antarctic bedrock is rising surprisingly fast — and this may slow down ice melt
Some rare good news.
Why are climate change deniers more likely to be racist?
Well well, here's a surprising correlation.
Rice is losing its nutritional value due to rising CO2 levels
Rice is losing proteins, vitamins, and minerals due to rising CO2 in the atmosphere.
Climate change is making urban animals smaller, new study finds
Climate change has dangerous and often unforeseeable consequences.
Help win the war (for our planet) by planting a Climate Victory Garden
Fighting climate change is as easy as growing some food!
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degree C would save most global species, new study concludes
... but if we keep on with the "business as usual" approach, things will be much worse.
Why alligators on the beach and killer whales in the river is the new normal
Large predators are reclaiming what was rightfully theirs all along.
Egotists’ brains just don’t care about the future, affecting their choices in life
"Whether the consequences of our choices for ourselves and others are visible immediately or will only materialize in the future, ...
Europe will see a doubling of drought areas if climate change isn’t addressed
The Mediterranean, one of Europe's most beautiful areas, will bear the brunt of the damage.
California can expect more and more extreme weather events, due to global warming
Climate change is already taking a massive toll
The number of ocean heatwaves has risen more than 50% since 1925, threatening to collapse marine ecosystems
These are not the waves we're looking for.
97% consensus on climate change? More like 99.94%, study finds
The science is pretty much settled on this one.
A hundred years later, Captain Scott’s Discovery expedition can offer important climate change insights
Century-old samples might teach us something new about climate change.
The Role of Drones in Climate Change Research
New challenges often require new technology -- and the technology is here.
Glacier melting is beyond the point of no return — at least for this century
We're beyond a tipping point, but not all is lost yet.
The Arctic’s convection engine is grinding to a halt, flooded by meltwater
Melting Arctic ice is already leaving its mark on the oceans.
Beech trees are booming in northeastern United States due to climate change, and this is a problem
Beech trees' range has expanded dramatically, suffocating birch of maple trees.
There are vast quantities of mercury in the permafrost. With global warming, it’s now seeping away
Another problem caused by climate change.
Sea level rise is accelerating, could lead to twice as much sea level rise by 2100 than previously expected
Sea levels aren't only rising, they're doing so at an accelerating rate.
Our ignorance is much more deadly than our evil, despite what blockbuster movies show you
Another unrealistic apocalypse standard promoted by Hollywood.
Book review: ‘The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire’
Every empire has an apex, it also has a breaking point from which it spirals-down into insignificance.
There’s no going back if we start geoengineering the planet, not if we care about wildlife
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Geoengineering is not for the faint of heart.
What’s the difference between weather and climate? Here’s why it matters
Everything you wanted to know about climate. No -- really.
Melting ice is causing the ocean to sink, worrying new study reports
Scientists have identified yet another unexpected consequence of climate change.
No, chocolate isn’t going extinct in 40 years — but we are set for a crisis
Things are bad, but they're not this bad.
Warming climate linked to more, bigger volcanic eruptions
It might take a while though before the effects settle in.
You can now play God with NASA’s new climate change simulator
You can make cool science.
Old-growth forests offer safe haven to bird species struggling with climate change
They're really nice cool places for raising baby birds -- or fo rest!
French President at Climate Summit: We’re losing the battle
It's a long and rocky road, which will require a lot action and a lot of effort, but there is ...
Fishing banned in the thawing Arctic for the next 16 years in historic pact
Sometimes, the world can work together for the common gold.
Rising seas risk washing tens of thousands archaeological sites clean off the map in the US alone
Children in the future will have a much soggier view of their roots.
What was the Indus Valley Civilization: the forgotten superpower of the ancient world
One of the most advanced civilizations on Earth at its time, the Harappans tragically never made it out of Antiquity.
“Ecological air conditioning” keeps species cool for now, but it won’t last
Bad news. Bad, bad news.
After three flat-line years, global carbon emissions are back on the rise
A sign that far more ambitious action is required in order to avoid runaway climate change.
As Nicaragua and Syria embrace Paris Agreement, it’s literally the US vs the rest of the world
Trump's US is the only country who doesn't want the Paris Agreement.
