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, […]