In an innovative approach to bolster coastal resilience, the University of Miami and 1Print, members of South Florida’s ClimateReady tech hub consortium, are developing 3D printed “sea hives”. This initiative comes as part of a broader plan by the tech hub to pioneer technologies that will help the region adapt to climate change and promote […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Cloud formation, a fundamental atmospheric process that involves the condensation of water vapor into tiny liquid droplets or ice crystals, which cluster together to form clouds. This process begins when warm, moist air rises and cools to its dew point, causing the water vapor to condense around microscopic particles known as […]
Climate change continues to make its devastating mark around the globe, most recently in southern Brazil where record rainfall has led to unprecedented flooding and destruction. The catastrophic floods have upended the lives of around 400,000 people, leading to the emergence of what experts are now calling “climate change refugees.” Among those affected are Maicon […]
The alarming impacts of ocean acidification, caused by elevated levels of carbon dioxide, are becoming increasingly evident in the coral structures of Papua New Guinea. A study by the University of Adelaide has revealed that these coral structures are becoming simpler and less attractive to certain fish species due to acidification. It is important to […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Arctic Shipping Routes, refer to navigable passages through the Arctic Ocean, primarily the Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and the Northern Sea Route along the Russian coast. These routes have historically been impassable due to thick, year-round ice cover. However, as the planet warms, the Arctic is undergoing […]
Climate change, a pressing global concern, has been causing significant alterations to some of America’s most famous tourist destinations. These alterations range from rising seas and intense storms to increased flooding, all of which have widespread implications for the affected regions. One such victim of climate change is California’s Big Sur Coast Highway. This stunning […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Ski Resort, a recreational facility that provides amenities and services for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. Typically located in mountainous regions with reliable snowfall, ski resorts offer a range of accommodations, ski lifts, trails, and equipment rentals to cater to winter sports enthusiasts. However, the viability and success of […]
A family’s home in southern Minnesota, standing for over half a century, was recently claimed by the Blue Earth River. This devastating event was the result of the river’s water flow tripling in merely three days due to heavy rainfall. The family watched, heartbroken, as their domicile was swept away in the flood, a stark […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Marine mammals, a diverse group of approximately 130 species including whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, and polar bears, are uniquely adapted to life in the ocean. These creatures play crucial roles in marine ecosystems, from maintaining the balance of marine food webs to contributing to nutrient cycling. However, […]
The catastrophic 2023 wildfires in Canada left a trail of devastation that won’t be forgotten any time soon. In one of the most severe wildfire seasons on record, approximately 7.8 million hectares of forest were burnt, equivalent to the size of Ireland. The aftermath was staggering, with billions of dollars of property damage, thousands of […]