In response to global concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential for a European war, and the ever-looming threat of climate change, the Norwegian government has made the decision to begin stockpiling grain. With plans to store 30,000 tons in 2024 and 2025, this move signifies a significant step in Norway’s preparation for potential future […]
Lake Natron, a serene oasis located in the heart of Tanzania, is renowned for its vibrant pink flamingo population that numbers in the millions. However, this vital habitat is currently under severe threat from human activities and the effects of climate change. The lake’s water levels and salinity play a critical role in flamingo nesting. […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than five millimeters in size, have emerged as a pervasive environmental contaminant, infiltrating ecosystems from the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountain peaks. While their deleterious effects on marine life and human health have garnered significant attention, their intricate connection to climate […]
In the U.S., approximately 1.8 million incarcerated individuals are exposed to dangerous levels of heat and humidity, enduring these harsh conditions for an average of 100 days per year. The gravity of the situation is amplified by the fact that 44 states do not provide universal air conditioning in their carceral facilities, significantly escalating the […]
Climate change continues to pose an escalating threat to children’s health across the globe. The increasing frequency and intensity of climate disasters such as hurricanes, heat waves, wildfires, and droughts have led pediatricians to question the safety of outdoor exposure for children. These climate-induced health risks to children are becoming an issue of grave concern. […]
The PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship, a highly anticipated event in the golfing world, was recently subjected to an unexpected interruption. Six climate change protestors stormed the final hole, leaving their mark on the green with red and white powder. This disturbance delayed the final round by approximately five minutes, proving that even the world of […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Small Island Developing States (SIDS), a unique group of countries that face disproportionate vulnerabilities to the impacts of climate change, despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions. These islands, scattered across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, are on the front lines of climate change, experiencing firsthand the […]
Extreme wildfires have seen a dramatic surge in both frequency and magnitude over the past two decades, largely due to the escalating effects of climate change. This alarming trend has been highlighted in a recent study published in “Nature Ecology & Evolution.” What makes this more concerning is the fact that the six most extreme […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Ocean deoxygenation, a term that might not yet be on everyone’s radar, is rapidly emerging as a silent crisis intricately linked to climate change. This phenomenon refers to the reduction of oxygen levels in the world’s oceans, a consequence of several interrelated factors exacerbated by global warming. As Earth’s […]
Climate activists from the group “Just Stop Oil” have recently come under fire for an act of protest that involved spraying the ancient monument of Stonehenge with orange paint. This bold move was an attempt to draw attention to the ongoing climate crisis and the group’s campaign against fossil fuels. The incident has drawn widespread […]