The ‘Rising Waters’ reporting project, generously funded by the Fourth Estate Fund, has been shedding light on the crucial issue of coastal erosion in North Carolina. Focusing specifically on beachfront houses at risk due to climate change, the project delves into the problem of not just storm-related flooding, but also the often overlooked high-tide flooding […]

Innovation and technology merge in a pioneering program that has successfully reduced contrail formation by 54% using artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive mapping. This groundbreaking initiative showcases the potential for AI to significantly mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. The innovative program leveraged a combination of extensive datasets, including satellite imagery, weather, and flight […]

The rapid modernization of Nigeria coupled with the adverse impacts of climate change is forcing cattle herders, a majority of whom belong to the Fulani ethnic group, to adapt to new landscapes and routines. These herders are finding themselves compelled to move their herds into city centers due to the loss of traditional grazing lands […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection focuses on Infrastructure, encompasses the fundamental facilities and systems that support the functioning of a society, including roads, bridges, buildings, utilities, and communication networks. These critical components are the backbone of modern civilization, enabling everything from daily commutes to global trade. However, the escalating effects of climate change pose […]

Amid the multifaceted impacts of climate change, a new study in the Nature journal Climate and Atmospheric Science forecasts an unsettling scenario: less frequent but larger and more devastating hailstorms. The study was led by Victor Gensini, a researcher specializing in severe storms. Using weather models and supercomputers, the team simulated future hailstorms under the […]

In July 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released an assessment revealing that 35% of the global oceans were experiencing marine heatwaves (MHWs). This alarming percentage was the 14th highest ranking in almost 400 months of observation. NOAA, the authority on all things marine and atmospheric, also shared their forecasts for the rest […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Wild Blueberries Climate change is impacting industries and ecosystems across the globe, including the wild blueberry industry in Maine. This year, the wild blueberry harvest was a month early due to changing weather patterns, necessitating adjustments to farming practices. This shift is significant considering that the wild blueberry industry […]

Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) and Montana Technologies recently announced a milestone collaboration with the development of CIC’s renewable hydrogen production modules. The partnership is a strategic move towards the development and manufacture of these modules in Australia, with prospects for future global expansion. Montana Technologies, in collaboration with GE Vernova, has been commercializing the AirJoule® […]

A significant development in the battle against environmental degradation is the recent collaboration between the meat industry and environmental organizations, aiming to reduce the ecological footprints left by the former. This collaboration led to the establishment of The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, an organization offering guidelines for environmental improvement within the meat industry. The […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection focus on Migration of Fish Species. Migration is a fundamental behavior in many fish species, driven by the need to find optimal conditions for feeding, breeding, and survival. Traditionally, fish migration patterns have been relatively stable, influenced by factors such as water temperature, salinity, and the availability of prey. Many […]