Climate change could turn once picturesque blue lakes into murky green or brown
Rising temperatures are inviting algae blooms that threaten to color once crystal-clear lakes green or brown.
Tag: climate change
Bitcoin’s beefy environmental costs are worse than those of gold or red meat production
It can be hard to notice the real-world impact of digital assets – but they can be immense.
Climate change is threatening ketchup, salsa, and California
The biggest tomato-producing state in the US is losing its tomato yield to climate change.
Has the pandemic made us a bit more sustainable?
Surveys in Australia and Austria showed a higher commitment with sustainable practices.
NASA moved the largest vehicle in the world on the launch pad
It’s due to launch in less than two weeks, marking a key moment for NASA
China cuts power to factories and homes as heatwave-induced shortage continues
Factories have been shut down and people were asked to reduce power consumption
The effect turning our cities into heat islands
The images are pretty, but the effects can be very ugly.
Most human pathogenic diseases will be worse because of climate change
Climate change is aggravating illnesses and hindering our ability to fight them. Here's why.
A win for the planet: US Senate approves largest US climate investment in history
The government would spend billions in new climate policies to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
Almost all of Florida’s turtles are now born female. Global heating is to blame
Sand temperature determines if a new sea turtle hatchling is a male or female
Is climate change causing more volcanic eruptions? Iceland provides some hints
Volcanoes themselves can also impact the climate, due to a “cooling effect” that comes after eruptions.
US cities could have Middle Eastern temperatures by 2100 if we don’t reduce our emissions
There's still chance to avoid this, but we have to act now.
Lack of Russian gas could actually accelerate Europe’s energy transition
It could be a way of turning a problem into an advantage.
This is how climate change has impacted the world’s economy so far this year
Spoiler alert: it's not good.
Private flights from the rich and famous are screwing the planet
A private jet emits as much carbon dioxide in one hour as the average person emits in one year.
Unstable climate led to the abandonment of Mayapan and a partial collapse of the Mayan Empire
Climate can make or break empires.
All-time high temperature record broken during unprecedented UK heatwave
If you're wondering, yes -- it's climate change.
In most countries, the vast majority believes climate should be a “high” or “very high” priority
Many feel it's a problem, but few would join an organized group to convince leaders to reduce climate change.
Spain and Portugal are the driest they’ve been in over a thousand years, due to climate change
This is one development that we'd best not ignore.
Climate change is taking a big toll on US citizens — virtually all of them
Climate change left no stone unturned.