Tags: Climate change

Climate Change and its Dire Consequences: Two New Studies Warn Us of Our Future

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.11.2019 07:24 AM

The first study focuses on the Amazon rainforest. Considered as the lungs of the planet, Amazon faces the threat of drying out. The second study brings us to Alaska as one of the world's thickest glaciers is recorded to be retreating.

The adaptive response of Tropical Moths to climate change has led to surprising findings

11.09.2019 12:03 PM

A dramatic response to climate change is happening to Moths specifically. In Borneo, there are findings that Moths and tropical insects are getting smaller! Darwinism mandates the survival of the fittest, and this response is very marked in how hotter tropics are causing radical changes in local flora and fauna.

Disruption in the Population: The Change in Climate Affected the Population of Brent Goose.

Climate Change Affects Migration of Birds

11.09.2019 12:01 PM

The rapid change in global temperature cause the planet's seasons to be volatile and this can affect the breeding patterns of birds.

Jellyfish can survive the global warming.

Survival of the Fittest: Jellyfish can Survive Global Warming

11.08.2019 08:28 AM

The jellyfish was able to survive even the harshest conditions and amid climate change, this underwater floater remain unbothered.

New Study Shows the Extent of Global Illegal Wildlife Trade

11.08.2019 08:26 AM

Poaching has become a greater threat than previously thought. The study surveyed 30,000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and found out that the percentage of the illegally traded animals are 40-60% higher and will continue to rise unless stopped.

The World’s Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases May Not Achieve Their Pledge to the Paris Agreement

11.07.2019 08:12 AM

Due to economic growth and stubborn leaders, it’s a race against the clock as some countries scramble to meet targets agreed upon via the Paris Agreement.

New Study Shows That 1 Billion People Could Be Affected by Rising Sea Levels

10.31.2019 07:01 AM

Climate scientists use a new system to determine global coastal flood risks. Their findings are shocking as hundreds of millions of people are at high risk within this century.

The impact hypothesis states that a bolide impact or the impact of a fragmented comet or asteroid caused the abrupt change 12,800 years ago.

Evidence Shows Extraterrestrial Impact Caused Climate Change 12,800 Years Ago

10.23.2019 08:21 AM

Findings in the analysis of the Earth’s layers strengthen the claim that a bolide impact caused abrupt climate change 12,800 years ago.

Coal Plants are Closing in Germany to Save the Planet

10.21.2019 10:40 AM

Around 84 coal plants are set to close in Germany in order to reduce pollution. This plan was announced last month and is set to start in 2020.

They Lied to Us: Big Companies Still Burning Natural Gas

10.17.2019 07:53 AM

Big oil companies such as ExxonMobil and BP have pledged to reduce flaring of natural gas, yet data from big oil field with drilling activities by these companies indicated otherwise.

A scouting team surveys an ice floe for Polarstern

Scientists Freeze Ship in the Arctic to Study Climate Change

10.16.2019 05:21 AM

In an attempt to bridge the knowledge gap in the Arctic's climate system, scientists prepare to be marooned in the frozen Arctic Ocean for a full year.

Larger Heatwaves Expected by 2050, New Study Finds

10.15.2019 04:46 AM

Scientists have come up with several frightening projections about heatwaves. We're in a global warming crisis. With excessive amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) trapping large amounts of heat in the atmosphere, rising global temperatures are now becoming the new normal, with several disastrous effects.

Seven Whales Found Dead in Indonesia

10.14.2019 05:20 AM

Seven whales have been found dead on an Indonesian beach with causes yet to be determined. Seven pilot whales were found dead on the coast of Kolo Udju beach located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, after being stranded in the remote area with ten other whales.

Germany has Made a Train that Only Emits Water, Find Out How it Works

10.14.2019 03:57 AM

Germany unveiled the world's first hydrogen-powered train. As we all know, the number one contributor to pollution is vehicles. This is the reason why Germany has presented the world's first train that runs fully on hydrogen power.

Coconut husks are best alternatives to wood

10.11.2019 08:19 AM

A Dutch company has created pallets made out of coconut husks that can help prevent billions of trees from being cut down every year.

Kitkat will no longer use plastic packaging in Japan

10.11.2019 04:08 AM

Nestlé Japan is set to switch to paper packaging instead of plastic for their famous KitKat chocolates.

Global warming could cause these state birds to leave the state that honors them

10.11.2019 03:31 AM

A list of nine states that could potentially lose their state birds. Every state in the United States of America has at least one state-recognized bird, as well as a state tree, and a state flower.

Genetically-altered livestock could be a great leap in the fight to curb greenhouse gases.

Sheeps That Fart Less: Scientists are Studying How to Breed Sheeps that Produce Less Methane

10.09.2019 04:28 AM

Scottish scientists are trying breeding solutions for livestock in the fight against climate change.

Scientists Use Microbes to Determine Ancient Sea Temperature Changes

10.08.2019 07:33 AM

This will help researchers better study how ocean temperatures have changed over time. (Photo : Australian Institute of International Affairs) In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a group of scientists used single-cell organisms, called archaea, to better determine changes in ancient sea temperatures and conditions.

Breastfeeding May Help Save The Environment

10.04.2019 05:47 AM

Experts recommend mothers to breastfeed their infants longer as studies show how formula exposure can harm the environment even more.

The Crumbling Ice Sheets of the Earth

10.03.2019 01:25 AM

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change lays down the latest report on the thinning ice sheets of our planet as well as the fast heating of the oceans.