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‘Climate Change’ or ‘Global Warming’ represents a change in global or regional climate patterns. It has been attributed to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

It is universally agreed by most scientists that the main cause of global warming is the human expansion of the ‘Greenhouse Effect’. Human activities across the globe are changing the natural greenhouse. The burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil have increased the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. the consequences of changing the natural greenhouse are not easy to accurately predict. However there are a number of possible effects such as the excessive heating and cooling of certain regions. The heating of regions such at the north and south pole will result in the melting of ice capes and increase sea levels.

Despite the immense research and evidence there is still debate from some as to the existence of the issue.

Debate?

Many faces in the media, have openly argued against the existence of Climate change. Most famous of which being US President Donald Trump. He has on the record stated that he believes Climate Change is a Hoax created by the Chinese.
Since the late 19th Century the average surface temperature of the planet has risen by around 0.9 degrees Celsius. Research states that most warming has occurred over the last 35 years and the 5 hottest temperatures being since 2010. So it seems almost comical to suggest that the topic could be a Hoax. However it’s true that the leader of one of the top world powers denies its existence entirely. even with compelling statistics such as 2016 being the hottest year on record.

There are articles exploring the ways in which different countries around the world tackle their own levels of pollution.

Global Centre for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters (GC3TW)

Leveraging international expertise, the Global Centre for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters (GC3TW) currently studies water resources spanning the U.S. and Canadian geopolitical boundaries.
Family looking for fossils at the Lyme Regis Fossil Beach in Dorset, United Kingdom

How past extinctions highlight future risks of human-induced climate change

Fossil records show what makes certain species more sensitive to extinction due to climate change.
Ice glacier

$50 billion mission to save Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ from melting

In a massive effort to fight climate change, scientists embark on a $50 billion mission to safeguard one of Earth's most critical ice formations, Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.
Pocillopora coral bleached El Nino Pacific ocean

Could coral reefs enter their fourth mass bleaching event?

As ocean temperatures reach record highs, coral reefs face the likelihood of mass bleaching events.
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Human activity pushes Earth’s freshwater resources beyond pre-industrial limits

Analysis of global freshwater resources has revealed alarming trends, indicating that human activity has dramatically altered the Earth's freshwater cycle.
Tree nursery in the forest, plastic tubes protecting seedlings. Plantation of Newly Planted Trees Supported by Wooden Stakes and Plastic Tubes in a Cleared Forest

Supporting tree-planting initiatives could relieve pressure on the NHS

Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).
Antarctic Sound

Study reveals glacial retreat in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the world's widest glacier, is experiencing significant melt at an alarming rate.
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GERICS Climate Outlook at county level

Diana Rechid, Sebastian Bathiany and Susanne Pfeifer, assess the future climatic changes in Germany at county level, in the GERICS Climate Outlook report.
Sunbeams breaking through Spruce Tree Forest at Sunrise

Unexpected side effects of large-scale forestation on climate change

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have highlighted the relationship between forestation initiatives and climate change.
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, is a carnivorous bear native largely within the Arctic Circle encompassing the Arctic Ocean. Wrangel Island, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia. Arctic Ocean. Mother and young cubs on the snow.

Polar bears are facing climate-driven starvation

A recent study highlights the difficulties polar bears are fighting as their icy habitats diminish. The findings highlighted an ongoing issue as ice-free seasons grow longer due to climate change, polar bears are increasingly at risk of starvation.
Glacier Bay in Mountains, Alaska, United States, permafrost

The polar region of Alaska in the Arctic and permafrost

Danielle Baron, Director of Education Innovation at Think Ocean CIC examines the Alaskan permafrost within the polar region and the implications of climate change in the area.
Wind energy versus coal fired power plants

Carbon-free fuel: Converting waste carbon dioxide into potential fuel source

Waste carbon dioxide has been successfully transformed into a potential prototype for chemicals and carbon-free fuel.
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Europe takes a step towards gene-edited crops despite patent debate

The European Parliament voted to ease regulatory oversights on crops created through gene editing, which significantly departed from its longstanding suspicion towards genetically engineered organisms.
Weather Map and Storm

Researchers propose adding category 6 to the hurricane scale

Climate scientists Michael Wehner of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and James Kossin of the First Street Foundation have advocated adding a new category to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: Category 6.
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Secrets beneath the soil: New model reveals microbial marvels in carbon storage

A new model using microbial genetic information highlights how soil microbes efficiently store carbon from plant roots, which is crucial for climate change mitigation and informing sustainable agricultural strategies worldwide.
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University of St Andrews secures £2 million grant for Green Hydrogen Accelerator

To boost the goal of sustainable energy solutions, the University of St Andrews has received a £2 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to establish the Green Hydrogen Accelerator.
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Turning back the clock: Did the Doomsday Clock time tick closer to midnight?

The Doomsday clock, a symbolic representation of humanity's vulnerability to global catastrophes, was reset to 90 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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The EU Taxonomy Regulation as a lever to foster private sector adaptation to climate...

To ensure a smooth transition to a low-carbon financial and economic system and to prepare for climate-related risks, companies must develop and implement appropriate management measures. The EU Taxonomy Regulation is here to ensure this.
Overhead View Of Medical Staff Walking Through Lobby Of Modern Hospital Building With Motion Blur

The need for green and sustainable healthcare amid climate challenges

Each week seems to highlight the critical importance of sustainable healthcare solutions, to ready the service for undeniable changes in our climate. Having recognised the emerging threat and defining its Net Zero target timeline, the NHS is now in a pivotal phase for turning ambition into action.
Directly above of Obersee lake at summer in Berchtesgaden national park

Ocean temperatures drive hottest year on record

Scientists from China, the USA, New Zealand, Italy, and France have together analysed annual temperature trends in the Earth's ocean, revealing an alarming escalation of its rage.

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