Environment
Antarctic sea ice hit record lows again. Scientists wonder if it’s ‘the beginning of the end’
February 22, 2023
Antarctic sea ice hit record lows again. Scientists wonder if it’s ‘the beginning of the end’
Antarctic sea ice has reached record low levels for the second time in two years, with some scientists alarmed that…
Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
February 21, 2023
Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
Venice Reuters — Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s…
Nearly 30 dangerous feedback loops could permanently shift the Earth’s climate, scientists say
February 18, 2023
Nearly 30 dangerous feedback loops could permanently shift the Earth’s climate, scientists say
Dangerous climate feedback loops are increasing global warming and risk causing a permanent shift away from the Earth’s current climate,…
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
February 7, 2023
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be…
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
February 6, 2023
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
Brisbane, Australia CNN — The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created…
Photos: Whale shark monitored southern Marsa Alam
February 3, 2023
Photos: Whale shark monitored southern Marsa Alam
A number of divers have monitored a rare whale shark, known as Bahloul spotted in the southern parts of Marsa…
A dire forecast: Scientists used AI to find planet could cross critical warming threshold sooner than expected
February 1, 2023
A dire forecast: Scientists used AI to find planet could cross critical warming threshold sooner than expected
CNN — The planet could cross critical global warming thresholds sooner than previous models have predicted, even with concerted global…
From China to Japan, extreme cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
January 25, 2023
From China to Japan, extreme cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
Hong Kong CNN — Tens of millions of people across East Asia braved a severe cold snap Wednesday as subzero…
‘Inconsistent with human survival’: UN chief slams fossil fuel industry expansion in Davos speech
January 18, 2023
‘Inconsistent with human survival’: UN chief slams fossil fuel industry expansion in Davos speech
The UN Secretary General has accused fossil fuel producers and their financial backers of “racing to expand production, knowing full…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
January 18, 2023
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine…