Climate Emergency Declared by Scientists – Risk of “Untold Human Suffering”
A global coalition of scientists led by William J. Ripple and Christopher Wolf of Oregon State University says “untold human suffering” is unavoidable without deep…
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Jaw-Some Wombats: Flexible Jaws May Help Wombats Survive Change
Flexible jaws may help wombats better survive in a changing world by adapting to climate change’s effect on vegetation and new diets in conservation sanctuaries….
The Truth Behind the Paris Agreement Climate Pledges – “Insufficient to Address Climate Change”
Almost 75% of 184 Paris Agreement pledges were judged insufficient to slow climate change; Only 28 European Union nations and 7 others will reduce emissions…
Species Moving in Response to Climate Change, but Many Have Nowhere to Go
There’s no place like home: Many insects moving north in response to climate change find they have nowhere to go in Britain’s intensively managed landscapes,…
Analyzing the Risk of Catastrophic Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapse From Surface Melting
There’s a speed limit on the damage surface ponds can do to ice shelves, but that doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous. Dangers to ancient Antarctic…
Renewable Energy Can Help Fight Climate Change – Here’s Where to Install It for Maximum Benefits
Models offer guidance for state and national policymakers designing climate action plans. A new Harvard study shows that to achieve the biggest improvements in public…
Make Like a Leaf: ‘Carbon Photosynthesis’ With Nanotechnology to Convert CO2 Into Fuels
Researchers develop process for carbon dioxide conversion. University of Sydney researchers are drawing inspiration from leaves to reduce carbon emissions, using nanotechnology to develop a…
Controversial Theory on Extinction of Ice-Age Animals Supported by New Evidence
Did an extraterrestrial impact trigger the extinction of ice-age animals? University of South Carolina archaeologist finds evidence in South Carolina to support controversial theory. A…
Doubt Cast on Carbon Capture by Stanford Study – “It Usually Increases Air Pollution”
Current approaches to carbon capture can increase air pollution and are not efficient at reducing carbon in the atmosphere, according to research from Mark Z….
Game Changer: New Chemical Could Protect Crops From Drought
UC Riverside-led team’s discovery keeps plants plump and offers hope for crops despite drought. A University of California Riverside-led team has created a chemical to…
It’s Not Just Smokestacks to Worry About: Mountain Streams Emit a Surprising Amount of CO2
For the first time, an EPFL-led team of scientists has measured the total amount of CO2 emissions from mountain streams worldwide. This research builds on…
“Revolutionary” New Way to Remove Carbon Dioxide From Air Developed at MIT [Video]
The process could work on the gas at any concentration, from power plant emissions to open air. A new way of removing carbon dioxide from…
Scientists Discover Why Climate Change Is Threatening Some British Butterflies
Scientists have discovered why climate change may be contributing to the decline of some British butterflies and moths, such as Silver-studded Blue and High Brown…
150 Top International Scientists Warn of Devastating Impact of Nitrogen Pollution
We must wake up to the devastating impact of nitrogen, say scientists. Dozens of international experts write an open letter to UN Secretary-General. More than…
Sea-Level Rise From Antarctic Ice Cliffs May Be Overestimated Because of Faulty Assumptions
Study finds even the tallest ice cliffs should support their own weight rather than collapsing catastrophically. Antarctica’s ice sheet spans close to twice the area…
Aerosols Have a Major Impact on Our Climate, but Greenhouse Gases Get Most Attention
Greenhouse gases may get more attention, but aerosols — from car exhaust to volcanic eruptions — also have a major impact on the Earth’s climate….
Mosquito Warning: Increased Risk of Serious Infectious Disease As the Climate Changes
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a method for statistically predicting the impacts of climate change on outbreaks of tularemia in humans. The study has…
Snowball Earth: Global Ice Age Changed the Face of the Planet
Curtin University researchers have discovered that a global ice age more than 600 million years ago dramatically altered the face of the planet, leaving a…
