Tag: Climate change
Naming Heat Waves: A Comparison to Hurricane Naming Systems
Cities worldwide are trying out a new method to warn people about extreme heat by ranking and even naming heat waves, similar to how hurricanes are named. This approach aims to increase public awareness...
Understanding the Cause of Last Year’s Pilot Whale Strandings and Future Implications
Pilot whales, known for their tight-knit social groups, have been facing an alarming increase in mass strandings globally since 2023. Last year alone, there were multiple incidents of pilot whales washing up on beaches,...
Reducing Methane Emissions from Cows to Fight Climate Change
Livestock, such as cows and sheep, play a crucial role in providing food for people around the world. However, these animals also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, with methane being a major component....
Woolly Mammoths Likely Killed by Rare Event, Scientists Suggest
The woolly mammoths that once roamed the Earth met their demise about 4,000 years ago on a remote Arctic island. The reason for their extinction has long been a mystery, but new genetic analysis...
How Galveston is Planning to Protect Against Future Big Storms in Texas
Southeast Texas' coast is flat and twiggy, bordered mostly by the sea and emblems of the region's biggest economies—high-rise hotels and oil and smoke-puffing gas refineries. The coastal resort city of Galveston, about an...
The Impact of Supercorals on Marine Ecosystems
Coral reefs around the world are facing numerous challenges, including warmer and more acidic water, pollution, and development. These factors have led to the decline of many reefs, transforming once vibrant ecosystems into barren...
Climate Lawsuits Against Companies and Countries on the Rise
Climate lawsuits against governments and corporations are increasing globally, but the rate of growth may be slowing down, according to a recent report. The annual study from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change...
Why Tornadoes Have Been More Common in 2021
In the spring of 2024, the United States experienced an unusually high number of tornadoes, with over 1,100 reported by May. This was nearly twice the 30-year average and second only to the deadly...
Increased Frequency of Extreme Wildfires: A 20-Year Comparison
Extreme wildfires are on the rise globally, with data showing a significant increase in both frequency and intensity over the past two decades. Researchers have analyzed satellite data and found that the number of...
Contrasting Biden’s Climate Record with Trump’s Falsehoods in Presidential Debate
During the recent presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the topic of climate change received minimal attention. While most of the discussion revolved around immigration and the economy, there...