Greenpeace activists in Brazil have recently drawn attention to the record-breaking drought in the Amazon basin. Demonstrating their concern for the environmental catastrophe, the activists placed a banner on a newly formed sandbank in the basin’s major river, the Solimoes. The banner posed a simple yet profound question to the world: “Who Pays?” The Amazon, […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Fire weather, a term used to describe meteorological conditions conducive to wildfires, is becoming increasingly frequent and intense due to the multifaceted impacts of climate change. High temperatures, prolonged droughts, and low humidity levels are the primary factors that create an environment ripe for wildfires, and these conditions […]

A groundbreaking study led by Emily Judd at the University of Arizona and The Smithsonian takes a deep dive into the historical climate conditions of our planet. The researchers meticulously studied over 150,000 pieces of fossil evidence in conjunction with advanced climate models to determine Earth’s global surface temperatures over an expansive time scale of 480 million […]

WSU scientists are spearheading a substantial research project that delves into the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear production. This extensive study involves 21 scientists from seven different institutions, all collaborating to understand and mitigate the effects of fluctuating weather conditions on these crucial crops. The collaborative nature of this research is pivotal, as […]

A proposed chemical recycling facility in Newaygo, Michigan has become a cause for concern due to its potential environmental and regulatory impacts on the community. The facility’s plans to employ pyrolysis, a technique that converts plastic waste into fuels, has sparked worries due to its propensity for releasing harmful greenhouse gases and pollutants. The current Michigan laws have classified this chemical recycling operation […]