Browsing: Climate & Environment

Deforestation is intensifying global warming, scientists warn, as felled forests release carbon and reduce CO2 absorption. New analyses tie forest loss to hotter extremes, shifting rainfall, and rising climate risks.

New data links worsening air pollution to surges in asthma, heart disease, and premature deaths. Health officials warn urban residents and children face the highest risks as smog levels exceed safety limits.

Rising seas and intensifying storms are amplifying threats to coastal cities, straining defenses, disrupting housing and transit, and forcing officials to weigh costly adaptations against mounting economic and human risks.

Accelerating ocean heat is driving mass coral bleaching across tropical seas, with scientists reporting record losses in 2024. Reef die-offs threaten fisheries, coastal protection, and tourism, researchers warn.

New research shows education is crucial to climate change awareness, driving informed choices and resilience. Schools and community programs are expanding curricula as policymakers link literacy to effective action.

Scientists warn that climate-fueled heat, drought and habitat loss are pushing endangered species to the brink. Safeguarding them protects ecosystems, food security and economies, officials say.

New analysis shows everyday choices-from diet to transport-drive emissions and resource use. Experts argue small shifts, like cutting food waste and car trips, could curb pollution and conserve water globally.

Scientists say new attribution studies link this summer’s floods, wildfires, and heat waves to climate change with unprecedented confidence, warning costs and risks will rise without rapid emissions cuts.

As heat waves intensify and droughts spread, water demand is rising while supplies shrink. Experts warn conservation is now critical infrastructure-vital to food security, public health, and climate resilience.

New data show classrooms boost climate literacy, shifting behaviors and support for policy. Researchers say updated curricula and teacher training are crucial to counter misinformation and equip students for a warming world.