It looks like we’ll have to tackle climate change the good old-fashioned way
“No convincing alternative” to human activity causing climate change, US’ National Climate Assessment reports
We’re way past the ‘if’ moment — it’s time to act.
Portugal and Spain brace for record-breaking temperatures
I don’t wanna say it’s global warming, but it sure quacks like global warming.
California’s Death Valley just recorded its hottest month in history
Things are not OK.
World’s 2nd largest penguin colony collapses, losing 88% of members in just 35 years
Researchers are concerned, saying that the cause for the seabirds’ decline is ‘mysterious’.
Man-made climate change makes heatwaves twice more likely
The effects of climate change are way beyond deniabiity, researchers say. It’s time to start acting.
Hurricane-braving lizards get to grips with natural selection
Scientists witness natural selection in action in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Another bleak consequence of climate change: more suicides
As if climate change didn’t bring enough problems.
Ancient farmers left their mark on the Amazon rainforest as early as 4,500 years ago
However, the first farmers in the Amazon used sustainable practices, unlike modern agriculture in the region.
Japan experiences its hottest temperature in recorded history
I’m not saying it’s climate change, but it definitely quacks like climate change.
Fish are losing their sense of smell because of acidic oceans
Without proper olfaction, fish are less able to find food or avoid predators.
The five largest meat and dairy companies emit more greenhouse gases than ExxonMobil
The hidden climate change-causing giants no one’s talking about.
New Antarctic Dinosaurs on Display at Field Museum
It’s a great way to spend an afternoon or a day off.
How cycling races could help scientists study the effects of climate change
It’s another piece of evidence documenting the effects of climate change.
As China continues to reduce its emissions, scientists call for “cautious optimism”
It’s good news, just not *very* good news.
The world’s first animals also caused the first global warming event — but it took 100 million years
There’s a metaphor here, and an important lesson for ourselves.
30 years ago, James Hansen warned Congress of climate change. He was on point
Like Cassandra, the priestess cursed to predict the future and not be believed by anyone, James Hansen’s appeal has largely fallen on deaf ears.
The coldest temperature on Earth has been updated — and it’s ungodly low
Scientists say it can’t colder than this new record of minus 98 degrees Celsius.
West Antarctic bedrock is rising surprisingly fast — and this may slow down ice melt
Some rare good news.
Why are climate change deniers more likely to be racist?
Well well, here’s a surprising correlation.