The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has pioneered a new rapid test to identify the Anopheles stephensi mosquito, a known carrier of malaria. This development is particularly significant given the expanding populations of this mosquito species, largely due to climate change. The Anopheles stephensi mosquito was originally native to Asia. However, with the […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection focus on Black carbon, commonly known as soot, plays a significant yet often underappreciated role in climate change. Unlike carbon dioxide, which persists in the atmosphere for centuries, black carbon has a much shorter atmospheric lifespan, typically lasting only days to weeks. However, its impact during this brief period is […]

As the chief brewer at Tokyo Port Brewing, Yoshimi Terasawa is leading an innovative charge in the world of traditional sake brewing in Tokyo, Japan. Her unique approach to the age-old practice is not only intriguing but also geared towards creating a sustainable future in sake production. Steeping deeply into the brewing process at Tokyo […]

Concerns are being raised by a broad spectrum of society, including academics, activists, and athletes, regarding the potential climate impact of the anticipated 2024 Olympics in Paris. These worries persist despite repeated assurances from the organizers that the upcoming games would be the “greenest ever.” In a report issued by the British Journal of Sports […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection focus on Cryosphere, derived from the Greek word “kryos” meaning cold or frost, refers to the portions of Earth’s surface where water is in its solid form, including glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets, sea ice, snow cover, and permafrost. This frozen frontier spans across the polar regions, high mountain ranges, […]

In a landmark ruling, a Brazilian court recently halted a project to pave a dirt highway, citing significant climate concerns. The project was originally given the greenlight under the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro, yet it has now been brought to a standstill by the judiciary, marking a pivotal moment in Brazil’s environmental legislation. The court’s […]

A recent study conducted by a team including a scientist from Oregon State University has put forward a new perspective on using trees to combat climate change. The study suggests that the process requires more than just mass planting, emphasizing the importance of natural forest regeneration alongside tree planting efforts. The research, published in the […]

The European hotel industry has been grappling with the impacts of climate change, and a new joint study by Booking.com and Statista sheds light on this pressing issue. The study reveals that a significant 41% of European hoteliers anticipate considerable climate change impacts in the next three years. Despite this, an alarming 75% of them […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Dust Storms, also known as sandstorms, are meteorological phenomena characterized by strong winds lifting large amounts of dust and sand particles into the atmosphere, reducing visibility and often causing significant environmental and health impacts. These storms are common in arid and semi-arid regions, where loose soil and sparse vegetation […]

Last Sunday etched its name in the annals of history as the hottest day ever recorded on our planet. The average global temperature soared to 17.09 degrees Celsius, surging past the previous record set in 2023. This stark statistic underscores the increasing severity of climate change, which is largely driven by human activity. Copernicus Director […]