Popular Clock in New York City Now Reflects Our 'Remaining Time'

Medicine & Technology Sep 20, 2020

The Metronome—a 62-foot-wide electronic clock with a 15-digit display facing Manhattan's Union square—has changed its display to the remaining time before the "climate change deadline."

Geological Evidence, Climate Models Show Impact of Arctic Sea Ice Flowing Into the Atlantic

Sep 18, 2020

Climate change is not just about the effect of greenhouse gas emissions, but natural events in the climate system as well. European researchers analyze the flow of Arctic sea ice as the possible trigger of the Little Ice Age.

Satellite Imaging Reveals Severe Damage in Two Antarctic Glaciers

Sep 14, 2020

International researchers have collaborated to analyze the severe damage of ice shelves in Antarctica. If the two major glaciers collapse and melt, it will affect sea rise levels globally.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Could Fall By 4% to 7% This Year Due to Lockdowns

Sep 10, 2020

The UN claims carbon dioxide emissions will drop this year because of the lockdowns but warns that climate change still continues.

Trees Grow Faster With Carbon Dioxide, but They Also Die Earlier

Sep 10, 2020

Forests absorb nearly 30 percent of the world's carbon gas emissions, making them natural carbon dioxide sinks. Researchers have recently analyzed why trees mature faster but die younger.

Uber to Spend $800M to Help Drivers Switch to Electric Cars by 2040

Sep 09, 2020

Uber has promised its customers an all-electric car service by 2040 worldwide as its move to tackle climate change.

Arctic Wildfires Result in Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sep 07, 2020

The 'zombie' wildfires, not directly caused by human activity, in the Arctic have been the largest fires recorded over the last 17 years. The amount of carbon and methane emitted by these large fires are record-breaking and take several months to contain.

Cellulosic Biofuels and Cleaning Up Carbon Pollution Could Mitigate Climate Change

Aug 25, 2020

Fossil fuels have increased the rate of climate change with high rates of carbon emissions. Cellulosic biofuels from a common North American grass and cleaning up carbon solutions can help mitigate climate change.

Fight Climate Change While Eating This Eco-Friendly Diet

Aug 24, 2020

Every choice humans make matters even when choosing the type of diet can affect the environment. Try this new eco-friendly diet and create a more positive impact on the planet.

Warm Temperatures at Florida Bay are Killing Fish & Coral

Aug 21, 2020

Global warming and other human activities caused Biscayne Bay, Florida to heat up, killing thousands of fish and triggering corals to being bleaching. Several environmental groups have attempted to increase the water's oxygen levels.

Coronavirus Patients Recommended to Take Extra Precautions with West Nile Fever

Aug 19, 2020

Israel's health authorities confirmed the first cases of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Fever which is typical for the next few months. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, patients are to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.

Climate Change Have Dramatically Affected Penguin Populations

Aug 19, 2020

Penguin ancestors are traced back to Australia and New Zealand, and eventually migrated to Antarctica and other parts of the world. However, rapid climate change poses a serious threat to penguin species.

Mangrove Losses Can Significanlty Shift Climate Change

Aug 19, 2020

Mangroves play an essential role in protecting coastlines, absorbing carbon emissions, and a home for marine animals. However, human activities such as agriculture and aquaculture are causing the rapid decline of mangrove habitats.

Climate Change May Mean More Tropical Diseases in Europe

Aug 17, 2020

Climate change causing the Arctic permafrost to melt could mean the resurgence of ancient diseases that were formerly frozen. Warmer global temperatures are also allowing disease-carrying mosquitoes to travel north from tropical countries.

Climate Change has Increased Sea Lice, Jellyfish, & Algal Blooms

Aug 15, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias and climate change welcomed populations of sea lice. Global warming is also drastically affecting jellyfish and algae populations.