Did you see a jellyfish on a recent trip to the seaside? UK beachgoers are more likely to spot one now than in the past, … Why are there more jellyfish in the sea and what does this mean?Read more
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Exxon’s Own Models Predicted Global Warming—It Ignored Them
It’s been seven years since journalists first revealed Exxon Mobil Corp.’s decadeslong efforts to undermine the scientific certainty around climate change, despite knowing how serious … Exxon’s Own Models Predicted Global Warming—It Ignored ThemRead more
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Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat waves
It’s well known that hotter temperatures due to climate change are dangerous to human health. But when paired with high humidity, this intense heat can … Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat wavesRead more
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400 Climate Scientists Endorse Call to Halt Fossil Fuels
Ahead of a major march Sunday in New York City to escalate the fight to end fossil fuels, hundreds of climate activists blocked the entrances … 400 Climate Scientists Endorse Call to Halt Fossil FuelsRead more
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Alaska’s Arctic is entering a dangerous new fire era
For thousands of years, wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope were rare. Wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope were more intense during the past century than at … Alaska’s Arctic is entering a dangerous new fire eraRead more
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The Ocean Surface Is Warming Over 400% Faster Than in The 1980s
A new study from the University of Reading in the UK finds the tops of our oceans are warming more than four times faster than … The Ocean Surface Is Warming Over 400% Faster Than in The 1980sRead more
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Battling heat waves
Millions of TV viewers watched minute-by-minute coverage of Hurricane Ian blasting its path of destruction in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. But while hurricanes are … Battling heat wavesRead more
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Extreme heat is breaking honey bees’ natural cooling system
Honey bees are known for their ability to carefully control the temperature inside their hives, but new research shows that extreme summer heat can overwhelm … Extreme heat is breaking honey bees’ natural cooling systemRead more
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Carbon dioxide now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levels
Carbon dioxide measured at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory peaked for 2022 at 421 parts per million in May, pushing the atmosphere further into … Carbon dioxide now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levelsRead more
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Extreme heat makes pregnancy more dangerous
Esther Sanchez’s pregnancy this summer has coincided with extreme heat in Madrid, Spain, where she lives. Overnight temperatures there have been particularly uncomfortable. One recent … Extreme heat makes pregnancy more dangerousRead more