Major UN report says climate change is taking a large toll on our healthFebruary 28, 2022 – Three-quarters of the world’s population could be exposed to heat stress by 2100 if we don’t control carbon emissions, the IPCC says.
Climate Change CoverageRising temperatures, extreme weather events, shifting wildlife populations and habitats, rising seas, and a range of other impacts will be seen as the climate changes.
What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on Earth?February 24, 2023 – These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us against floods and pollution
‘Zombie’ fires in the Arctic are linked to climate changeMay 19, 2021 – Hotter summers and longer burn seasons mean fires from the previous year may come back to life the following spring
Climate change may be pushing rainforests to a breaking pointSeptember 16, 2021 – The damage still seen in Puerto Rico's El Yunque rainforest is helping scientists understand how climate-driven storms could fundamentally alter these landscapes.
Climate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishingAugust 27, 2021 – After multiple summers of drought and fire, fishing holes there and elsewhere are feeling the heat.
How climate change is fueling hurricanes like IdaAugust 31, 2021 – Hurricanes feed off heat, a growing source of fuel in a warming world.
Earth now has 8 billion people—and counting. Where do we go from here?November 14, 2022 – We’ve added a billion people in just 12 years. The implications for the planet—and our own welfare—hinge on how we tackle climate change.
2021's weather disasters brought home the reality of climate changeDecember 06, 2021 – Heat waves. Floods. Megadroughts. This year’s weather showed us that climate change is here—and deadly.
New lab to simulate 200 mph hurricanes in quest to make storm-resistant homesJune 17, 2022 – To prepare for extreme weather, Florida International University plans to simulate some of the world's most catastrophic storms.
‘Timber detectives' seek to foil massive thefts from Amazon, elsewhereMarch 11, 2022 – The sale of illegal timber exacerbates the shrinking of rainforests and hurts the fight against climate change. The criminal enterprise is the world's third biggest, behind drugs and counterfeit goods.
Why climate change is still the greatest threat to human healthSeptember 09, 2021 – Polluted air and steadily rising temperatures are linked to health effects ranging from increased heart attacks and strokes to the spread of infectious diseases and psychological trauma.
Is your favorite ‘green’ product as eco-friendly as it claims to be?November 22, 2022 – Not all environmental claims are created equally. Here’s how consumers can spot misleading labels.
This ecofeminist inspires young people to take actionMarch 08, 2023 – As natural disasters increase in Rwanda and elsewhere, Ineza Umuhoza Grace empowers activism on climate change.
Climate change already worse than expected, says new UN reportFebruary 28, 2022 – The effects of warming are already driving people from their homes as seas rise, as well as killing trees and animal species. We can adapt, but also urgently need to make deep and immediate emissions cuts to head off even worse impacts, experts say.
Polluters are using forests as ‘carbon offsets.’ Climate change has other plans.May 04, 2022 – Billions of dollars hinge on forests soaking up CO2 for decades to come. What happens when drought and fire kill the trees?
