The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has voiced its commitment to intensify its efforts in monitoring, advocacy, and collaboration regarding the cryosphere due to the significant impact of climate change on ice, snow, and permafrost. The cryosphere is undergoing rapid changes, including thawing permafrost, reduced snow cover, melting glaciers, declining sea ice, and the melting of […]

Global warming is ushering in an era of increased turbulence for air travel, but advancements in weather forecasting and airline strategies are poised to prevent passengers from experiencing the effects. This connection between climate change and turbulence has often been misunderstood, leading to widespread confusion. The reality is that while climate change has indeed led […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Wine Production.  An intricate dance between climate, soil, and vine, a delicate balance that has been fine-tuned over centuries. However, this balance is increasingly being disrupted by the relentless march of climate change. Traditionally, regions like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Tuscany have been synonymous with high-quality wine, thanks to […]

The ongoing war in Ukraine, instigated by Russia on 24 February 2022, has already resulted in serious environmental and climatic repercussions according to a report by the Initiative on Greenhouse Gas Accounting of War (IGGAW). The report estimates the climate-related damages at a staggering $32 billion, largely due to the use of military fuels and […]

Climate change has been at the forefront of environmental discussion for many years, and its effects are becoming increasingly apparent through various weather phenomena. One such event is the heat dome, which is currently trapping hot air over Mexico and the southern US. This phenomenon is only intensified by the effects of climate change. The […]

In an ambitious move towards environmental sustainability, the city of Denver has revealed plans to install outdoor solar canopies at a projected cost of $2.6 million. This initiative has been designed with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the grant application process, reflecting Denver’s commitment to community involvement and fair representation. A unique […]

As Hurricane Ian passed over western Cuba in 2022, it cast a spotlight on the increasingly complex challenges that climate change presents to weather forecasters. The growing frequency of extreme weather events, fueled by the global warming aspect of climate change, has led to more erratic and unpredictable weather patterns. This unpredictability has made weather […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Subterranean Water Systems, commonly referred to as groundwater systems, are the vast networks of water that reside beneath the Earth’s surface in soil pore spaces and fractures of rock formations. These hidden reservoirs play a crucial role in the global water cycle, supplying around 30% of the world’s freshwater […]

Illinois has recently stepped into the spotlight for enacting one of the nation’s strictest laws concerning carbon dioxide pipelines and sequestration. Known as the SAFE Act or SB 1289, the law institutes a rigorous permitting process once a moratorium is lifted. However, it’s not without its critics. The law has drawn significant criticism for its […]

Recent studies have exposed a startling connection between the Israel-Gaza conflict and the increase in carbon emissions, adding a new layer of complexity to the global climate crisis. As per the study, the conflict has led to a surge in carbon emissions due to the reconstruction of an estimated 156,000 to 200,000 buildings damaged or […]