More than 25% of Canadians recently revealed to a polling firm that they have been impacted by the unprecedented wildfires that have been wreaking havoc across the country this spring. Furthermore, over 75% of respondents believe that there are more fires now than in previous years. This data follows a summer forecast from Environment and …
Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges are experiencing unprecedented rates of melting, which could lead to an 80% loss in volume by the end of this century unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced, warns a report from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. The report highlights the increased risk of flash …
BALLIA, India (AP) — A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has led to a surge in hospitalizations, overflowing morgues, and power disruptions. The death toll has risen to nearly 170, prompting officials to launch an investigation. In Uttar Pradesh, 119 people have died from heat-related illnesses in the past few …
Predicting the severity of a hurricane season from year to year can be challenging. However, scientists have observed that climate change is amplifying the destructive power of hurricanes when they make landfall. Dr. Kristen Corbosiero, an Associate Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany, specializes in studying the structure and intensity …
Last week, extensive regions of North America were engulfed in smoke from wildfires, leading to poor air quality in cities across the United States and Canada. In response to this ongoing issue, cities around the world that have dealt with emergency levels of air pollution have implemented innovative solutions. Beijing, China, for example, took drastic …
The United Nations reached a historic milestone on Monday as it adopted the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (BBNJ), a landmark international agreement governing the high seas. This treaty, also known as the High Seas Treaty, aims to protect the environment and prevent disputes over natural resources and shipping in areas beyond any country’s national …
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has announced his plans to lift the ban on new onshore wind farms as one of his first actions if Labour wins the next election. In his pursuit of achieving net zero emissions, Sir Keir aims to expedite the construction of more turbines across the country …
CNN reports that big-box stores and shopping malls in the US have untapped potential for solar power, which could help reduce dependency on fossil fuels, lower emissions, and save companies money. For example, the installation of solar panels on the roof and parking lot at an IKEA store in Baltimore reduced energy costs by 57% …
Air pollution reached alarming levels worldwide in 2021, according to a report by IQAir. The report revealed that air pollution in every country, and in 97% of cities, exceeded the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) for maintaining healthy air quality. Only 222 cities out of over 6,000 analyzed met the WHO’s air …
Sign up for The Weekly Planet, The Atlantic’s newsletter on navigating climate change.Subscribe Bill Ferro’s road trips in his electric BMW i3 were a test of preparedness. He had to pack a 50-foot extension cord, a blanket for heating emergencies, and a spreadsheet of backup plans for unpredictable charging stations. There was one incident where …