Tag: Climate change
Exploring the Dangers of Climate Change on Marine Life
Happy Monday, everyone! Let's start the week by catching up on the latest science news. I'm Rachel Feltman reporting for Scientific American's Science Quickly.July 22 was recorded as the hottest day ever on the...
Unveiling the Truth Behind Greenwashing at the Paris Olympics
The Summer Olympics are fast approaching in Paris, set against the backdrop of heat waves and drought in Southern Europe. The organizers of the games claim to have made sustainability a focal point, stating...
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement After Trump: Challenges and Implications
Donald Trump made headlines when he decided to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement. Although his actions were met with criticism from world leaders, the impact of the withdrawal was...
Preventing Heat-Related Deaths: How Extreme Heat Impacts Global Health
Extreme heat is a major threat to global health, causing more deaths than any other weather disaster. The recent rise in temperatures has led to devastating consequences, including deaths, blackouts, and drought conditions worldwide....
Biden’s Heat Protection Rule Falls Short for Public Employees
President Joe Biden recently announced the nation's first-ever proposal to protect workers from extreme heat, emphasizing the importance of such measures in preventing heat-related illnesses and fatalities. However, the draft rule unveiled this month...
Chasing Twisters: Meet Tornado Chasers and Scientists in Action
Andy Wallace and Mike Olbinski, two tornado chasers, were excited about the storm they were tracking. They were closely monitoring the hail cores and the storm's formation, making quick decisions on when to move...
Giant Armadillo Impact on Human Arrival Time in South America
Humans likely hunted and butchered giant armadillo-like creatures over 20,000 years ago in South America, according to a recent report in PLOS ONE. The study suggests that these findings not only shed light on...
Puerto Rico Sues Oil Companies for $1 Billion in Climate Lawsuit
Puerto Rico has decided to take legal action against oil and gas companies, seeking over $1 billion in compensation for the damages caused by climate change. The lawsuit, filed in the Court of First...
The Marshall Islands’ Runit Dome: Uncovering a Nuclear Disaster
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean lies the Marshall Islands, a picturesque paradise marred by a concrete dome filled with deadly nuclear waste. Known as the Runit Dome, this massive structure was built...
Improving Accuracy in Hurricane Forecasts: Big Misses Still a Risk
In recent years, scientists have made significant progress in forecasting the intensity of hurricanes, especially those that rapidly intensify. However, despite these advancements, there is still a risk of big misses in predicting the...