Has Global Warming Hit the 1.5 °C Threshold?
New research using Antarctic ice-core data suggests that human-induced global warming might be closer to the critical 1.5 °C threshold than previously thought.
A Tipping Point for the Amazon: What’s at Stake
The Amazon rainforest plays a critical role in regulating the Earth's climate, but it’s under threat from both deforestation and climate change.
Surviving Floods: The Emotional Impact of Climate Disasters
When catastrophic floods hit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, over two million people were affected, and 500,000 were displaced. The disaster destroyed homes and lives, causing lasting trauma.
Smaller EVs, Bigger Impact: The Case Against Mobesity
The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial step in combating climate change, but there's a catch—many new EVs are big, heavy, and resource-intensive.
How Climate Change Is Quietly Shaping Our Cognitive Abilities
Climate change isn't just about the planet or our health; it's also affecting our brains.
The Impact of Terminology: Framing Climate Change Discussions
When discussing the impact of human activity on the climate, the choice of terminology is crucial. Framing, or the way we present and discuss a topic, plays a significant role in shaping public perception and understanding.
Great Barrier Reef’s 400-Year Temperature Spike
Earlier this year, the Great Barrier Reef hit its highest temperatures in 400 years, says a new study.
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