Climate change continues to make its presence known in every corner of the world, and its effects on the world’s mountain glaciers are staggering. A recent study has shown that these glaciers are shrinking at a rate over twice as fast as what was observed in the early 2000s. This alarming acceleration in glacial melt […]

In the southeastern United States, an Arctic blast brought about record-breaking low temperatures and unprecedented snowfall on January 19. A frigid wave that swept through the region left residents shivering and buried cities under a heavy blanket of snow. Among those affected, Baton Rouge, LA, recorded 7 degrees on January 22, marking the coldest temperature […]

In January 2025, a new record was set for the highest ever global surface air temperatures, averaging at 55.81 degrees Fahrenheit (13.23 degrees Celsius). This occurred despite the cold climate patterns observed in the Pacific and parts of the U.S. Interestingly, in this year, Earth entered La Niña, the cold phase of the El Niño-Southern […]

The impact of human-driven climate change on the economy is undeniable, with a report predicting a colossal $1.47 trillion in net property value losses. This shocking figure is primarily due to insurance cost increases and changing consumer demand triggered by the threat of climate change. Major cities like Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, New Orleans, and Sacramento […]

Our Earth’s oceans are experiencing an alarming acceleration in warming, with the increase in temperature seeing a fourfold spike in the last four decades. This unsettling trend is primarily due to climate change and a growing energy imbalance. The rate of sea surface temperature warming has seen a dramatic escalation. In the 1980s, it was […]

Climate change, a colossal environmental issue of our era, is not only resulting in escalating temperatures, rising sea levels, and worsening floods but also in an unexpected surge of urban rat infestations globally. Increased average temperatures provide an amiable environment for rats to thrive, thereby accelerating the rat population in cities worldwide. This is not […]

As the effects of climate change continue to challenge the agriculture sector, researchers are looking for innovative ways to adapt and mitigate potential impacts. In Michigan, a group of researchers have turned their focus to the Malus coronaria, a native apple tree, in their quest to develop frost-resistant apple varieties. The Malus coronaria is known […]

New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant culture and hot weather, was recently shaken by an extreme shift in weather conditions. Within just four days, the temperature swung from a comfortable 70 degrees to a record-breaking snowstorm. This unusual weather event was a result of a polar vortex-related Arctic blast, a rare occurrence for […]

Climate change has become a leading factor in the escalating risk of wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. A 35% increase in wildfire risk has been reported by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, which directly links this surge to the effects of climate change. The situation is anticipated to worsen, with global warming […]

Chicago’s extreme cold, a phenomenon that has recently been linked to climate change, is expected to persist, experts have warned. This revelation comes on the heels of 2024 being recorded as the hottest year in Chicago’s history, a record that was almost immediately followed by a severe cold snap, with wind chills reaching a staggering […]