New Analysis by NOAA Climate Scientist Reveals Global Decline in Snowfall Due to Human-Caused Climate Change Snowfall is dwindling across the globe as temperatures rise due to climate change caused by human activities, according to a new analysis and maps from a NOAA climate scientist. While the decrease in snow may seem inconsequential, it poses …
KING GEORGE ISLAND, Antarctica (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Antarctica on the eve of international climate talks to draw attention to the concerning melt of the ice due to human-caused climate change and urge immediate action. “What happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica,” Guterres said. Besides reflecting sunlight away from the Earth, …
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade introduces new balloon characters The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned with some favorite characters as well as new balloons, such as Monkey D. Luffy. NEW YORK – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade disrupted by protestors highlighting the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Videos from Fox 5, Newsday, and FreedomNews.TV show protestors interfering with the …
Witness a herd of buffaloes wandering through parched landscapes during a devastating drought, a farmer wading knee-deep through floodwaters with his cows, and a bridge traversing a multicolored river of trash. These captivating and unsettling scenes were captured in the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 competition, with all three striking images originating from Bangladesh. …
The oil and gas sector, a major emitter of planet-warming gases, urgently needs a substantial overhaul to curb extreme weather events driven by human-induced climate change, as stated in a report released on Thursday. The International Energy Agency emphasized that the current $800 billion annual investment in the oil and gas sector must be slashed …
In late September, the Minister of Environment for Zimbabwe ceded control over a massive amount of land, almost 20% of the country’s territory, to an obscure foreign company. This company, Blue Carbon, was founded by an Emirati royal, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, who aimed to conserve forests across five African nations to prevent …
Discover the ancient roots of cranberries, the only fruit native to North America, and how climate change is impacting their future. Once cultivated by Indigenous peoples, cranberries have become a Thanksgiving tradition, now threatened by hotter, disease-ridden conditions due to climate change. The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns of decreasing yields and fruit quality amidst …
The Climate Wealth Gap and Exclusive Carbon Emissions The new report, co-authored by The Guardian, international charity Oxfam, and the Stockholm Environment Institute, reveals an alarming disparity in who is causing the most harm to our planet. This report found that the world’s wealthiest 1% of people are responsible for a disproportionate amount of carbon …
The global climate is rapidly changing, putting the survival of plants and animals at risk. As temperatures rise and habitats change, some species have shown the ability to adapt through evolutionary changes in behavior and physiology. For example, dark-colored dragonflies are lightening their colors to reduce heat absorption, while mustard plants are blooming earlier to …
Climate Change Is Taking a Toll on Women and Girls in India New Delhi (AP) — Manju Devi struggled with pain while working on a farm near Delhi, as she endured long hours standing in waist-deep water, lifting heavy loads, and enduring intense heat. After suffering for two months, she was rushed to the hospital …