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People don't really grasp how their actions impact climate, study shows

There's more than recycling to bringing down your carbon footprint.

Satellite images show rapid growth of glacial lakes around the world

Their volume increased by over 50% in the last 30 years.

The planet has lost 28 trillion tons of ice in less than 30 years, study finds

Under current trends, we're looking at a one-meter rise in sea levels by 2100.

Electric vehicles can save lives, reduce emissions, and prevent economic damages

Taking polluting cars off the streets is both healthy and profitable.

Temperatures in Death Valley hit 130 degrees, possibly the highest temperature on Earth

California's power grids are buckling under heat as new temperature records are being set.

Warmer temperatures release carbon dioxide from tropical soils

The feedback loops of global warming are kicking in.

GMO plants with algae grow more and need less water

Better photosynthesis and water efficiency means more food for everybody.

Worsening heatwaves could kill more than 8 million people by 2100

Not what I like to hear.

Architects urge to stop building demolitions due to their climate footprint

Constructions are a leading emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide -- and much of that can be avoided.

This is the secret behind biodiversity hotspots

Stability helped these hotspots form, but climate change is putting an end to that.

Migratory freshwater fish declined 76% since 1970

They are very important to keep rivers, lakes and wetlands healthy

US media still giving anti-climate opinions more visibility

Climate change denial is getting a ton of attention form US media.

Bad news for Antarctica, as climate change continues to kick in

The heating climate is delivering a one-two punch to Antarctic ice.

Climate change increases heat-related cardiovascular hospitalizations

Extreme temperatures are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Polar bears after 2100? Not in "business as usual" emissions, researchers say

Their fate is linked to what happens in the Arctic's sea ice

Climate-friendly air conditioning could cut years' worth of emissions

We have to start using more efficient cooling devices

If we all ate like rich countries, we'd need 7 Earths

Rich nations are eating more meat and dairy than what is sustainable for them and for the planet.

Siberian heatwave would have been almost impossible without climate change

Higher than usual temperatures have triggered forest fires and accelerated the melting of the permafrost

Global methane emissions reach record high, pushed by fossil fuels and agriculture

This is bad news. We could be reaching a 4 degrees warming by 2100.

UN calls on governments to ditch coal from their coronavirus recovery plans

A sustainable future has no room for coal energy, the head of UN argues.

The Arctic Ocean is blooming with algae as the ice sheet melts

This means more food for marine animals, but the net long-term consequences aren't pretty.

Republicans started to distrust climate science in the 1990s -- and it may be due to Democrat messages

Party elites play a key role in the polarization of climate science, with devastating consequences.

Climate change is creating a marriage crisis for farmers across India

Women prefer to marry government employees who have a more stable income.

Tree rings reveal extreme weather is on the rise in South America

There's a growing weather volatility and climate change could be partly behind it.

Algae are turning the Italian Alps pink, raising concerns over rapid melting

You might need to reconsider your skiing plans.

The last 150 years of global warming undid 6,500 years of cooling

Average global temperatures have risen to about 1ºC since the mid-19th century.

Temperatures in the UK could exceed 40°C by the end of the century

Temperatures exceeding 40°C may be reached somewhere in the UK every 3.5 to 15 years by the end of the century.

Planting trees isn't always the best answer to a warmer world, studies agree

Not doing it right can negatively impact biodiversity and lower carbon density.

Most Americans agree the government should do more on climate change

The issue will likely play a big role in the upcoming presidential election.

Australia has a climate denier problem -- and it's worse than you thought

The way media report on climate change has a big influence on people's beliefs, report shows

The US could supply 90% of its electrical power with clean energy by 2035 - and it wouldn't cost more

Avoiding a warmer world requires ambitious climate action.

Mangrove forests could be gone by 2050 if sea levels continue to rise

The forests would be in danger if the sea level rises more than six millimeters per year

CO2 levels hit all-time highs despite coronavirus crisis

Atmospheric carbon dioxide exceeded the 417 parts per million on average during May.

Climate change will make droughts more intense, more frequent

New research from ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australia, says we’ll see longer and more frequent droughts due to climate change. Southwestern Australia, parts of southern Australia, as well as regions in the Amazon, Mediterranean and southern Africa can expect to see more frequent and intense droughts in the future as climate patterns […]

May was the sunniest month on record in the UK -- and climate change might be behind it

Meteorologist are surprised by the sudden change from extremely wet to extremely dry weather in the UK.

Climate change is making marine species migrate towards the poles faster than those on land

Marine species move to the poles six times faster than those on land.

Heat is more lethal than cold for people with respiratory diseases in Spain

Seasonality of temperature-attributable mortality from respiratory diseases has shifted.

Is the future of flying electric? A company tests a zero-emissions aircraft

The world's largest all-electric airplane readies for its first flight.

These are the best ways to cut your carbon footprint and reduce emissions

Clean transportation has the highest potential for change, study shows.

Glowing coral reef despite bleaching offers hope for recovery

Researchers get a better understanding over the colorful bleaching

Far less carbon capture is needed to avoid a climate catastrophe, study argues

Capturing 2,700 gigatons of CO2 would be enough, instead of the 10,000 previously mentioned

The climate crisis is turning parts of Antarctica green

Researchers mapped the microscopic algae on the Antarctic peninsula.

Can South Korea have an emission zero future?

The country proposed a Green New Deal, which won't be easy to follow

The 2000-2010 drought of the Missouri River was the worst one in 1,200 years

Droughts are becoming more frequent and more severe -- and they're threatening water resources.

As sea level rises in Europe, setting up defenses would save money in the long-run

Study looked at the costs of protecting coastal communities compared to benefits throughout Europe.

Climate pledges of oil giants are still insufficient and they should step up their game

All European corporations have made pledges but they have been overstated, study claims.

Planting trees is not a simple solution to climate change

Tree planting is far from a panacea, researchers argue, and shouldn't be seen as a solution by itself.

For most people, climate change is as serious a crisis as coronavirus

Survey shows most people see climate change as being just as dangerous as the pandemic.

More than a billion people could live in Sahara-like unbearable heat within 50 years

The hardest hit regions are in Asia and Africa.

Amid lockdown, Pakistan hires workers to plant trees across the country

It helps people and the planet too -- win!

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