Tags: Climate change

Critical Temperature Rise Reduces Tropical Tree Lifespan

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.16.2020 19:00 PM

For the first time, researchers provided clear evidence that there is a reduction in the lifespan of a tropical tree above a life-threatening temperature threshold.

Climate Change and Not War Led to the Demise of This Ancient Civilization

12.15.2020 09:00 AM

New analysis rewrites the history of how this ancient human civilization was wiped out by climate change instead of war caused by the Mongol invasion.

Global Warming Now Faster Than Evolution

12.15.2020 08:00 AM

Not all organisms could adapt and survive increases in average global temperatures and extreme heatwaves.

Venus Became Uninhabitable Due To Climate Change

12.14.2020 08:00 AM

Based on recent climate modeling, much of Venus' history had surface temperatures similar to Earth's today.

Global Emissions Drop by 7%, But Climate Change Experts Advise Not To Celebrate Just Yet

12.12.2020 20:00 PM

Global emissions are expected to drop by roughly seven percent this year compared to what was recorded in 2019. That's equivalent to roughly 2.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide.

Experts Say There's a New Normal in the Arctic

12.10.2020 12:00 PM

Climate change is rapidly changing the Arctic region. As the snow is melting, it creates a new ecosystem different from what it was known as decades ago.

Overlooked Plant Could Solve Climate Change, Alleviate Hunger and Reduce Poverty

12.10.2020 09:00 AM

Cassava is an ideal crop for sub-Saharan regions, as it thrives in hotter conditions and grows without water, study shows.

Climate Change Surviving Corals Found, Scientists Gain New Hope

12.09.2020 20:00 PM

In a surprising signs of resilience, experts found that some corals can survive long heat waves. Growing ocean temperatures pose a significant challenge to the world's coral reefs, contributing to widespread bleaching events that have killed off large swaths of the oceanic populations.

Creation of Venus Figurines Might Be Due to Climate Change and Diet

12.02.2020 18:00 PM

A researcher offered a new explanation regarding Venus figurines, stating that evidence links it to climate change and diet.

Awareness on the Impact of Climate Change on the Spread of Infectious Diseases

11.26.2020 06:00 AM

Understanding how climate inconsistency impacts the spread of diseases is essential for both researchers and the general public.

Targeting Breeding Sites May Avoid Further Locust Infestations in Africa

11.22.2020 12:00 PM

For the first time in several decades, East Africa experienced a modern locust plague. Researchers from ICIPE developed environmental models identifying breeding sites, which may be the most effective method in avoiding another massive infestation.

This Invisible Ecosystem Helps Fight Climate Change

11.19.2020 20:00 PM

Seagrass is the invisible ecosystem on Earth that is rarely given attention but plays a significant role in living things on the planet.

Climate Change Posturing a Greater Danger than the Pandemic, According to the Red Cross

11.18.2020 13:00 PM

The Red Cross warned that climate change and global warming posture a greater danger than the pandemic.

Greenland’s Largest Glaciers Likely to Melt Faster Than We Thought - Study

11.18.2020 07:30 AM

Greenland's largest glaciers could lose more ice than previously predicted if emissions continue as 'business as usual.'

How Can An Ancient Resilient Species Become Extinct?

11.17.2020 06:00 AM

Researchers explain how a resilient species survived two mass extinctions but became extinct after the third.

Will Birds be Able to Survive Climate Change?

11.13.2020 21:00 PM

Birds may be able to survive warmer temperatures in the coming years, a new study determines. However, climate change may affect them indirectly as well.

Virtual Reality of Wisconsin Forest Takes Strollers to 2050

11.13.2020 06:00 AM

To make global warming "more real," researchers developed a virtual reality forest of the future.

Stanford Reseachers Identify Coral Gene Associated with Heat Tolerance

11.10.2020 17:00 PM

Scientists identified a single gene that affects how corals respond to warmer ocean temperatures. Numerous studies have confirmed how coral reefs indicate how climate change has worsened in recent years due to bleaching or how they respond to stressors.

Severe Glacial Melt in Chinese Mountains Have Devastating Consequences

11.10.2020 08:30 AM

Scientists monitoring several glaciers in China reveal the consequences of climate change. For years, several research teams from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other environmental groups have kept track of glaciers and mountains are affected by climate change.

Australian White-Spotted Jellies Spotted Off the Coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

11.06.2020 12:00 PM

Invasive jellyfish species have been spotted in North and South Carolina in recent weeks. In September, North Carolina residents reported White Spotted Jellyfish along several beaches.

Ancient Marine Creature Reveals the Events of the Permian-Triassic Mass Extinction

11.06.2020 07:00 AM

Ancient sea creatures known as brachiopods revealed the role of ocean acidification not only in drastic climate change but mass extinction.

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