The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial system of ocean currents that facilitates the movement of water around the world, faces the alarming possibility of slowing down or ceasing completely within a few decades. This shocking revelation comes from a recent study released on Tuesday. The AMOC, which includes the Gulf Stream, is a …
In a fossil fuels protest held in Sweden last month, 20-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg was among those detained for obstructing traffic. According to local media, Thunberg and a dozen other participants stopped oil trucks from passing through the port city of Malmo on June 19. The police at the Reclaim the Future protest instructed …
According to a study published in Nature, researchers have observed a significant color shift in 56% of the world’s oceans over the past two decades. This change is occurring at a much faster pace than natural variations in seawater, indicating that global warming is the driving force behind this phenomenon. The Washington Post reports that …
Since the 1970s, climate change projections have proven to be remarkably accurate in predicting the rate at which global temperatures would rise. However, the impacts of climate change are now accelerating at a faster pace than expected. The consequences of this can now be easily observed, such as sweltering heat in the Southwest and increased …
House Republicans made significant progress on Wednesday by advancing an appropriations bill that pertains to federal environmental agencies. However, this bill has raised concerns due to its potential impact on the environment. It includes budget cuts for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Interior Department, and the Council of Environmental Quality. Furthermore, the bill promotes …
What if we rebranded summer as “heat season”? There is no specific temperature that is too hot to be outside. Trying to set one might be more misleading than helpful. Heat is emerging as the primary human rights concern of the 21st century. Is it true that denser cities have less greenery? The answer is …
Florida is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, not only on land but also in the surrounding waters. This marine heatwave is posing a significant threat to corals and other marine life. Water temperatures around Florida are reaching the mid-90s Fahrenheit, which is around 5 degrees higher than normal. Unfortunately, this heatwave is expected to continue, …
Last week, there was a consecutive four-day streak of record-breaking high temperatures. The heat wave in Canada’s Northwest Territories has been labeled as “unprecedented” by the BBC. On Saturday, Fort Good Hope experienced a temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius (99.3 Fahrenheit), which is the highest temperature ever recorded in that region of Canada. In a …
On Tuesday, the planet experienced its hottest day in decades and possibly centuries, with Wednesday poised to mark another record-breaking high. This is just another example of extreme climate change that scientists find alarming, but not surprising. According to theUniversity of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer, the average global temperature on Tuesday reached 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit (17.18 …
Anohni Hegarty, an artist known for her uncompromising nature, creates stunning music that serves as a warning to humanity about its impending demise. Whether through the orchestral beauty of her 2005 album “I Am a Bird Now” or the electronic beats of her 2016 release “Hopelessness,” Anohni’s haunting voice prophesies the death of herself, our …