Global Warming Related Content
Letting species go extinct through collective memory
Species can disappear from our societies, cultures and discourses at the same time as, or even before, they are made biologically extinct
Team unveils history of Antarctic ice in relation to climate change
A National Science Foundation funded-study by the University of South Florida documents the evolution of Antarctic ice sheets, 20 million years ago.
Lowest-income populations face 40% more exposure to heat waves
Rising global temperatures are creating imminent heat waves, which are set to impact poorer populations more substantially than wealthier ones.
20% of African heritage sites threatened by climate change
The African coast – along with its numerous heritage sites – are at risk of being damaged and lost to extreme sea levels and erosion.
Do environmental extremes affect voting patterns?
According to IIASA research, personal experiences of extreme weather have a lot to do with political voting patterns
Paris Agreement targets are yet to protect coral reefs
The Paris Agreement limited global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which still has devastating impacts for coral reefs – remaining on track for coral degeneration.
Reversing destruction of biodiversity should be top priority
Over 50 experts say reversing biodiversity loss will take take more than placing protection on land and sea zones.
Climate change increases rainy days, which harm the economy
New data finds economic growth decreases with more wet days with extreme rainfall, revealing an indirect way that climate change harms the economy.
Climate change affects the photosynthesis of carbon-storing mosses
Scientists find that peatland mosses are affected by temperature, so weather conditions could significantly reduce their ability to store carbon.
Ocean warming has caused fish to shrink in size
Researchers have found that ocean warming, acidification and oxygen depletion have caused a species shift, causing fish to have smaller body sizes.
The key to global warming models is ocean acidity
Ocean acidity is an essential variable in validating climate models, accurately predicting complex environmental dynamics and major changes to Pacific Ocean currents.
Upper ocean temperatures break records for sixth year
Earth’s oceans are hotter than ever with accumulated heat in the upper ocean at record levels, breaking the temperature record for a sixth consecutive year.
The secret link between deforestation and flooding in West Africa
The frequency of thunderstorms has doubled in the last 30 years, in some fast-growing West African coastal cities.
The rapid shrinkage of the Himalayan glaciers
A study has revealed that the renowned Himalayan glaciers have lost over 40% of their area, threatening millions of people in Asia with lack of water availability.
City & region climate action keeps hope alive for COP26 outcomes
Yunus Arikan, Director of Global Advocacy, Local Governments for Sustainability, tells us that city and region action keeps hope alive for COP26 outcomes
Behavioural adaptations in fish may help them adapt to Ocean warming
Virginia Tech scientists are showing the resilient nature of cold-water fish in the face of climate change and rising ocean temperatures
Land surface temperatures heavily influenced by urban trees
A recent sudy in the Nature Communications Journal has shown the influential way urban trees continue to affect the surface temperature of European cities.
Hydrogen for a stronger economy and cleaner environment
Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association - argues that when it comes to a stronger economy and a cleaner environment
NASA: Innovation on Earth and in space
NASA is working with the ESA in the global fight against climate change, while inviting the next generation of technologies to contribute to its mission.
Climate change & the great humanitarian challenges
Climate change is behind all of the great humanitarian challenges. We must do more to combat it, argues Aamir Mumtaz, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme Manager at Human Appeal Pakistan.