The Earth's temperature has for the first time risen above a critical threshold of 2 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrialization levels, says Samantha Burgess from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This increase in global temperature was recorded on November 17th, marking it as the warmest day on record, with temperatures being 1.17 degrees above 1991-2020 levels and 2.06 degrees more [...]

Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico, the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is a haven for some of the world's healthiest coral reefs. This precious underwater ecosystem is located approximately 100 miles off the Texas coast. However, these fragile reefs are walking a tightrope, with the looming threats of climate change casting a shadow over their existence. In recent [...]

A recent study conducted in the United States has drawn attention to the pressing issue of food waste and its connection to climate change. This comprehensive study was carried out through a partnership between the MITRE Independent Research and Development Program and Ohio State University, involving households from all 50 states, making it the most in-depth research of its kind. [...]