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3 wildfire lessons for forest towns as Dixie Fire destroys historic…
A wildfire burning in hot, dry mountain forest swept through the Gold Rush town of Greenville,…
How urban gardens can boost biodiversity and make cities more…
In building cities, we have created some of the harshest habitats on Earth — and then chosen to…
Africa’s drylands are getting more support. How to make the most of…
The United Nations (UN) recently launched the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and… -
The Unexpectedly Exciting World of Refrigerants
Guest blog written by Tilden Chao. Tilden is an undergraduate at Yale University who worked on…
Map tracks 30 years of extreme snowmelt across US
A new map of extreme snowmelt events over the last 30 years clarifies the processes that drive…
Earth’s frozen areas are shrinking 33K square miles a year
The Earth’s cryosphere is shrinking by 33,000 square miles (87,000 square kilometers) per year. -
Model predicts 10-year burst of wildfire, then gradual decline
A look at the long-term future of wildfires predicts an initial roughly decade-long burst of…
Once common weasels are doing a vanishing act
Three species of weasels, once common in North America, are likely in decline, including a species…
Flood risk will rise as climate heat intensifies
A warmer world will be a wetter one. Ever more people will face a higher flood risk as rivers rise… -
234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write the upcoming…
This week, hundreds of scientists from around the world are finalizing a report that assesses the…
Climate explained: how the IPCC reaches scientific consensus on…
When we say there’s a scientific consensus that human-produced greenhouse gases are causing climate…
Court Takes Industry Bait, Caves to Fossil Fuels
In a disappointing decision, Judge Terry Doughty of the U.S. District Court for the Western… -
Plant These Trees To Improve City Life
A new study establishes live oaks and American sycamores as champions among 17 “super trees” that…
Why We Must Understand Seabed Geology To Harness The Winds
For any country blessed with easy access to the shallow and windy North Sea, offshore wind will be…
China Can Meet Energy and Climate Goals Capping Coal Power
At the Leader’s Climate Summit in April, Xi Jinping pledged that China will “strictly control…
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3 wildfire lessons for forest towns as Dixie Fire destroys historic…
A wildfire burning in hot, dry mountain forest swept through the Gold Rush town of Greenville,…How urban gardens can boost biodiversity and make cities more…
In building cities, we have created some of the harshest habitats on Earth — and then chosen to…Africa’s drylands are getting more support. How to make the most of…
The United Nations (UN) recently launched the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and… -
The Unexpectedly Exciting World of Refrigerants
Guest blog written by Tilden Chao. Tilden is an undergraduate at Yale University who worked on…Map tracks 30 years of extreme snowmelt across US
A new map of extreme snowmelt events over the last 30 years clarifies the processes that drive…Earth’s frozen areas are shrinking 33K square miles a year
The Earth’s cryosphere is shrinking by 33,000 square miles (87,000 square kilometers) per year. -
Model predicts 10-year burst of wildfire, then gradual decline
A look at the long-term future of wildfires predicts an initial roughly decade-long burst of…Once common weasels are doing a vanishing act
Three species of weasels, once common in North America, are likely in decline, including a species…Flood risk will rise as climate heat intensifies
A warmer world will be a wetter one. Ever more people will face a higher flood risk as rivers rise… -
234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write the upcoming…
This week, hundreds of scientists from around the world are finalizing a report that assesses the…Climate explained: how the IPCC reaches scientific consensus on…
When we say there’s a scientific consensus that human-produced greenhouse gases are causing climate…Court Takes Industry Bait, Caves to Fossil Fuels
In a disappointing decision, Judge Terry Doughty of the U.S. District Court for the Western… -
Plant These Trees To Improve City Life
A new study establishes live oaks and American sycamores as champions among 17 “super trees” that…Why We Must Understand Seabed Geology To Harness The Winds
For any country blessed with easy access to the shallow and windy North Sea, offshore wind will be…China Can Meet Energy and Climate Goals Capping Coal Power
At the Leader’s Climate Summit in April, Xi Jinping pledged that China will “strictly control…
ADAPTATION
How Antarctic Krill Fertilize The Oceans And Even Store Carbon
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Krill are best known as whale food. But few people realise that these small, shrimp-like creatures…
Plants Thrive In A Complex World By Communicating, Sharing Resources And…
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As a species, humans are wired to collaborate. That’s why lockdowns and remote work have felt…
Why The Native Approach To Controlled Burns Has Multiple Benefits
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Using traditional techniques as a part of fire suppression could help revitalize American Indian…
How To Keep Buildings Cool Without Air Conditioning
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The warmer it gets, the more people crank up the air conditioning (AC). In fact, AC is booming in…
IMPACT
Polar cod face new threat from Arctic oil pollution
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Already struggling to survive in warming Arctic seas, the polar cod are now at risk from rising oil…
Take Caution: Winter Drownings May Increase As Ice Thins With Climate…
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Every winter, the ice that forms on lakes, rivers and oceans, supports communities and culture. It…
Rice Bowl Of Malaysia Threatened By Climate Change
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Kedah is known as the country’s “Rice Bowl,” and it is especially suitable for the growing of the…
Half Of World's Sandy Beaches Could Disappear Due To Sea Level Rise By 2100
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Up to half of the world’s sandy beaches are at risk of disappearing by the end of this century if…
POLITICS
G7 Embraces Climate Action to Drive Equitable Recovery
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At Biden’s urging, his G7 counterparts raised the bar on collective climate action, pledging to cut…
Why Uncertainty Can Actually Boost Trust In Climate Science
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The more specific climate scientists are about the uncertainties of global warming, the more the…
MSNBC’s Climate Forum 2020 Day 1 and 2
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Included here is the complete coverage and some highlights of the Climate Forum 2020 as presented…
People Report The Most Stress About This Climate Worry
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While some people have little anxiety about the Earth’s changing climate, others are experiencing…
MORE....
What happens if pollinators and plants drift apart?
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Spring typically marks that time when insect pollinators begin the…
Can We Really Walk Away From Empire?
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I recently had the opportunity to engage in conversation with Guy…
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Fall – But By Accident
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The good news is that carbon dioxide emissions have fallen in line…
How Forests Offer Cool Way To Slow The Pace Of Global…
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New global database of trees affirms the need for greater…
How Social Tipping Points Could Limit Global Warming
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Achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goal of keeping global warming…
How To Build A City Fit For 50℃ Heatwaves
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The Persian Gulf is already one of the hottest parts of the world,…
Meet the Man Bringing Cheap Renewable Energy to His Hometown
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“I wanted to bring these projects to the community, so people can see…
Four Climate Strategies That Could Reach Across Partisan…
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Within the US, climate change is still a divisive issue. In Donald…
EVIDENCE
Study Suggests Fossil Fuel Use Emits Up to 40% More Climate-Heating…
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The lead author said that one positive implication of the research is "if we can reduce our…
'4°C Of Global Warming Is Optimal' – Even Nobel Prize Winners Are Getting…
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William Nordhaus was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics for “integrating climate change into…
A Stark Climate Warning From The Green Swan
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The green swan brings a clear message from people who should know: bankers say the climate crisis…
Anchorage Hits 90 Degrees for First Time in Recorded History
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"This is unprecedented. I tease people that Anchorage is the coolest city in the country—and…
WEATHER
How Rain On Other Side Of The Planet Foreshadows California Heat
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When heavy rain falls over the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia and the eastern Pacific Ocean, it is…
Hurricane Season: Vulnerable Countries Will Face Storms On Top Of…
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In just over a month’s time, the US Atlantic hurricane season will begin. This means a series of…
Hurricane Dorian Was Fueled by Climate Change. Why Isn’t the Mainstream…
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At least 44 people are dead, and the number is expected to rise dramatically, as the Bahamas…
Winnie, Texas, Hit With Catastrophic Flooding 2 Years After Harvey
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Winnie, Texas, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Now, the…
SOLUTIONS
The Tipping Point
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Imagine a world where transport is free, air is clean, and streets are quiet. Imagine a world where…
4 Ways To Reduce The Carbon In Your Food Basket
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How does your food shop affect the planet? Well, think of it like this
Social Distancing Is Making Public Transport Worse For The Environment…
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During lockdown, travel restrictions caused car and public transport use to plummet across the UK.…
Regenerative Agriculture Can Make Farmers Stewards Of The Land Again
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For years, “sustainable” has been the buzzword in conversations about agriculture.