Bold, Almost Reckless: Israeli Scientists Seek to Block Solar Radiation in a Radical Climate Experiment
On June 8, 1783, a 25-kilometer-long fissure opened in Iceland, unleashing the eruption of about 130 volcanic craters.…
Europe continues to bake under heat wave that has killed dozens, disrupted power
Britain and Switzerland both hit a record high temperature for June on Thursday as large parts of Western…
Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring System
The Trump administration is abandoning its plan to dismantle a $368 million ocean monitoring system critical to understanding…
New Coral Study Identifies Areas Where Reefs Are Hanging On
As spiking ocean temperatures are devastating reefs around the world, a handful of scientists have found a reason…
The Climate Change Culprits Not Addressed by Global Policy
Record-high global temperatures aren’t driven only by well-known greenhouse gas culprits. These other emissions, unlike carbon dioxide, don’t…
Who gets a seat at the table? UN climate conference accused of shrinking civic space and visa delays
All eyes are on the German city of Bonn this week, as delegates from around the world gather…
Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
If you live in a big, brightly lit city and you feel like allergy season just never ends,…
Global sea level rise threatens 77-132 million people with inundation
As the earth heats up due to the massive, ongoing anthropogenic (human-caused) release of greenhouse gases, the world’s…
Here’s What a Super El Niño Could Mean for the Climate Crisis
As summer approaches, chances are rising for one of the strongest El Niño events in history. Forecasters are…
Can New Technology Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales?
Trackers that ping satellites every time a whale surfaces for air. Thermal cameras that can detect the animals…
Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
The small boat set off from a tiny island in the Western Pacific Ocean, its destination only a…
A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard.
Well before it was understood, the El Niño phenomenon was leaving its marks on humanity. El Niño is…