Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
‘Virtually certain’ extreme Antarctic events will get worse without drastic action, scientists warn
Record low sea ice levels, the collapse of ice shelves, and surface temperatures 38.5C above average cited as concerns in new review
South American Winter Feels Like Summer With Mountain Temperatures Above 38°C
It’s winter in South America, but the temperatures don’t feel like it.
15 unexpected effects of climate change
From shrinking goats to a dimmer Earth, here are some of the lesser-known impacts of rising global temperatures.
Mountains are collapsing: A Swiss mountain peak fell apart, sending 3.5 million cubic feet of rock into the valley below. Scientists warn climate change could make more mountains crumble.
Mt. Fluchthorn’s tallest peak, on the Swiss-Austrian border, collapsed in June. Experts say peaks in the European Alps and Southern Alps of New Zealand are at risk of collapse, too.
Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet’s health.
Biodiversity Group Wins Deal With Biden Admin to Protect Wildlife From Pesticides
The Center for Biological Diversity said Tuesday that a legal agreement it has reached with two federal agencies will help mitigate damage done to wildlife in United States waterways, where endangered species have been harmed over the past decade by the government’s failure to assess the environmental impact of pesticide applications.
Antarctica is missing an Argentina-sized amount of sea ice – and scientists are scrambling to figure out why
As the Northern Hemisphere swelters under a record-breaking summer heat wave, much further south, in the depths of winter, another terrifying climate record is being broken. Antarctic sea ice has fallen to unprecedented lows for this time of year.
The Atlantic is frying, but so far hurricanes are dying. What’s going on?
As July came to a close, the Atlantic Ocean was absolutely sizzling, particularly in areas where hurricanes commonly form.
Water-soluble circuit boards could cut carbon footprints by 60 percent
Infineon Technologies is trialing the printed circuit boards in demo units ahead of a potential wider rollout.
Radical ways to fix the Earth: are they magic bullets or just band-aids?
Technologies like geoengineering may tackle global warming – but first we need to ditch fossil fuels for renewable energy
Saguaro cacti collapsing in Arizona extreme heat, scientist says
Arizona’s saguaro cacti, a symbol of the U.S. West, are leaning, losing arms and in some cases falling over during the state’s record streak of extreme heat, a scientist said on Tuesday.
Fish Near Fukushima Contained Radioactive Cesium 180 Times Over Japan’s Limit
With the Tokyo Electric Power Company planning to begin a release of 1.3 million tonnes of treated wastewater from the former Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan next month, reports of radioactive fish in the area have raised alarm
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.