When big sporting events expand, like World Cup matches across North America, their climate footprint expands too
The tournament's expansion will mean a lot more travel and other activities that contribute to climate change.
Tag: carbon emissions
Sediments exposed by glacier melt begin emitting greenhouse gases over time
As atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases rise, the Earth warms, thereby accelerating the melting of glaciers
Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat
A new report reveals that nearly half the world experienced more extreme heat days last year due to climate change.
Stinky beach? Florida lawmaker wants Chinese polluters held accountable
China’s carbon emissions help fuel the proliferation of sargassum on Florida beaches, impacting tourism.
Florida’s path to energy freedom
Innovative nuclear technologies would help us meet future energy challenges and serve a growing population.
Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why
We’re pumping massive amounts of CO₂ into our atmosphere and natural carbon sinks are struggling to keep up.
‘Wood you believe it?’ FAU engineers fortify wood with nano-iron
Bio-based materials could one day replace traditional construction materials like steel and concrete.
The workhorse ship of ocean drilling may have made its last voyage
Here’s why scientists don’t want to see the JOIDES Resolution mothballed.
Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
It is the first time the non-native seagrass species, Halophila stipulacea, has been found in waters along the continental US.
Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years — here’s the science
The evidence underscores the urgency of addressing the root causes of worsening wildfire activity, such as climate change.