The fight against climate change has been symbolized by a single number for years: 1.5. Since countries agreed in 2015 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the figure has become synonymous with preventing catastrophic climate change. But what if the fight to prevent global warming from exceeding this limit is… Read More »
While much of the rest of the world is feeling the unusually warm weather, much of the United States is shivering from bitter cold. As strange as it sounds, this contradiction fits neatly into explanations for what climate change is doing to Earth, scientists said. On the global temperature map for the past few days,… Read More »
While much of the rest of the world is feeling the unusually warm weather, much of the United States is shivering from bitter cold. As strange as it sounds, this contradiction fits neatly into explanations for what climate change is doing to Earth, scientists said. On the global temperature map for the past few days,… Read More »
Recent calculations from various scientific organizations showing that Earth destroyed global heat records last year may seem frightening. But scientists worry that what lies behind these numbers could be even worse. The Associated Press asked more than three dozen scientists in interviews and emails what the shredded records meant. Most said they fear an acceleration… Read More »
Recent calculations from various scientific organizations showing that Earth destroyed global heat records last year may seem frightening. But scientists worry that what lies behind these numbers could be even worse. The Associated Press asked more than three dozen scientists in interviews and emails what the shredded records meant. Most said they fear an acceleration… Read More »
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production have pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions by 2030 and end routine flaring in their operations, the head of this year’s United Nations climate talks said Saturday. Activate what environmental groups call a “smoke screen.” Methane emissions are a major… Read More »
Snowfall is decreasing globally as temperatures rise due to human-caused climate change, according to a new analysis and map from the NOAA climate scientist show. But less snow falling from the sky is not as harmless as less shoveling; It threatens to intensify warming and disrupt food and water for billions of people. Climate scientists… Read More »