Antarctica’s Ice Deception: New Study Reveals Surprising Thinness of Ice Shelves
A new effort aims to more accurately measure the loss of ice shelves in Antarctica. Global ice dams are weakening due to rising temperatures, leading…
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Unstable Ice: Antarctic Glacier’s Sudden Collapse Rattles Scientists
Scientists have found that even seemingly stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of…
Life on Earth Is in Danger – New Report Reveals That Earth’s Vital Signs Have Deteriorated to Levels Unprecedented in Human History
An international team of climate scientists has recently published a paper warning that the Earth’s vital signs have deteriorated to levels unprecedented in human history,…
“Chill Factor” – The Volcanic Plot Twist in Dinosaur Extinction
McGill researchers challenge the current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing a link between volcanic eruptions and climate change. What wiped out the dinosaurs? A…
Global Drought Catastrophe: UN Uncovers “An Unprecedented Emergency on a Planetary Scale”
UNCCD launches ‘Global Drought Snapshot’ report at COP28 in collaboration with International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA). Recent drought-related data based on research in the past…
Turning Up the Heat: How Climate Change Supercharges CO2’s Impact
New study shows potency of the greenhouse gas increases with increased concentrations. A team of scientists found that carbon dioxide becomes a more potent greenhouse…
California’s Hidden Climate History: A Remarkable 600-Year Tree Ring Analysis
Research on 600 years of tree ring data from California’s San Joaquin Valley shows that historic climate extremes surpass modern records, highlighting the compounded effects…
Ancient Extinction Mirrors Today’s Ocean Crisis: Deoxygenation’s Role Unveiled
Scientists have discovered a pivotal role of oceanic anoxia in the Triassic–Jurassic mass extinction, indicating that even localized deoxygenation can lead to widespread ecosystem collapse….
Melting Majesty: Quelccaya’s Ice Cap Shrinks in Climate’s Grip
Ice cores and satellite images are helping preserve the history of a disappearing ice cap in the Peruvian Andes. The Quelccaya Ice Cap rests on…
“Mummified” Bees From the Time of the Pharaohs Discovered in Portugal
Fernando Muñiz, a research academic from the University of Seville, participates in a discovery that represents a unique opportunity in the fight against climate change….
Alarming Findings: Glaciers in the Western United States Are Disappearing
Glaciers in the Western United States are disappearing. A recent study by researchers at Portland State University has revealed significant changes in glaciers. The findings…
Accelerated Melting: Greenland’s Glacier Retreat Doubled in 20 Years
The new findings are ubiquitous, even among Earth’s northernmost glaciers. New study documents how Greenland’s peripheral glaciers have changed from 1890 to 2022 Using satellite…
Solar Panels vs Planting Trees – Which Triumphs in the Fight Against Global Warming?
A study has found that photovoltaic (PV) fields are more effective than afforestation in mitigating global climate change. While forests sequester carbon to mitigate climate…
Sea Level Secrets Revealed: How Ancient Corals Illuminate Future Threats
An international group of researchers, utilizing historical data gathered from various locations in Australia, has presented the most precise estimate so far of the historical…
Global Reassessment: The Untapped Carbon Storage Potential of Healthy Forests
Large international study combines satellite and ground data. Natural carbon reservoirs will play a major role at the COP28 world climate conference in the United…
Meltdown in Greenland: Ice Shelves Lose Over a Third of Their Volume
A new study shows the largest floating ice shelves in North Greenland have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, largely due…
Songbird Nesting Under Threat: Climate-Driven Temperature Extremes
Nestlings are the most vulnerable to temperature extremes Many songbirds are nesting earlier in spring because of warmer temperatures brought about by climate change. But…
2°C Rise 8 Years Sooner: Arctic’s Role in Rapid Global Warming
New research concludes that the faster warming of the Arctic will expedite the global 2 °C temperature increase by eight years, emphasizing the urgent need…