The U.S. Drought Monitor, a critical tool in predicting water scarcity since its inception in 1999, is struggling to keep pace with the harsh realities of climate change, according to a study published in AGU Advances. The study specifically highlights the prolonged droughts currently plaguing the American West, and the subsequent impact on the monitor’s […]

Boulder, Colorado resident, Meg Norris, 33, found herself in a precarious health situation following her travels in Argentina in April 2024. She contracted dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease that has been plaguing Latin America in what is being termed as the worst outbreak on record. Symptoms of dengue fever can vary greatly but often […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Soil degradation, a critical yet often overlooked factor in the climate change narrative, has profound implications for our planet’s health and sustainability. Healthy soils are vital for carbon sequestration, acting as significant carbon sinks that absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it underground. This natural process […]

Climate change, a global issue that is primarily driven by the burning of fossil fuels, is causing a progressive increase in the frequency, duration, and severity of heatwaves. This dramatic shift in weather patterns is particularly noticeable in the Western regions of the world. Although there may be occasional cool days and heavy snow, the […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Mangroves, the coastal guardians of our planet, are remarkable ecosystems that play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. These unique trees and shrubs thrive in saline coastal environments, forming dense forests along tropical and subtropical shorelines. Mangroves are often referred to as “blue carbon” ecosystems because of their […]

The Rural Climate Partnership (RCP) is a dedicated organization that aims to provide rural communities with the necessary tools and opportunities to promote solutions for rural climate issues. The partnership was moved to action due to the lack of sufficient public data on greenhouse gas emissions originating from rural areas in the United States. As […]

York Ready for Climate Action (YRCA) is a forward-thinking organization that has dedicated itself to the cause of promoting awareness about climate change and its adverse impacts. In a bid to help York citizens adapt to more environmentally friendly practices, YRCA assists in the adoption of energy-saving technologies. The organization urges citizens to be vigilant […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Melting Ice Caps. The melting of the polar ice caps is one of the most visible and alarming indicators of climate change, a phenomenon that has far-reaching consequences for our planet. The Earth’s polar regions, particularly the Arctic and Antarctic, are experiencing unprecedented rates of ice melt due to […]

A recent study by the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has suggested a unique approach to cancer treatment that could help in mitigating the environmental impact associated with it. The researchers have proposed that altering the frequency of the cancer treatment, pembrolizumab, could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda, […]

Global packaging and paper company Mondi has recently conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its innovative packaging solution, Hug&Hold, to evaluate its environmental impacts compared to traditional plastic shrink wrap. Hug&Hold, which is designed as a recyclable alternative to plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle packs, features a kraft paper sleeve and a corrugated […]