Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path
Cutting methane emissions is one of the best and only short-term levers we can pull to slow the rate of ...
Tag: Global warming
Climate is front and center in an election year
Current policies have done nothing to change the warming of the planet.
Workers need protection from record-breaking heat
As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade and other basic protections
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
An increase in extreme heat and severe droughts lops off about 0.2% of a country’s GDP, a new study found.
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
We mapped temperature variations at the neighborhood scale to show where they are highest and who is most affected.
Rain or shine? How rainfall impacts size of sea turtle hatchlings
As climate change shifts rainfall patterns, global conservation strategies for sea turtles likely need to be updated.
What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
The two Niñas are likely to contribute some cooling relief for certain regions, but it may not last long.
Thwaites Glacier won’t collapse like dominoes as feared, study finds
But the findings don’t mean the 'Doomsday Glacier,' which has the potential to flood coastlines if it collapsed, is stable.
New Lake Okeechobee plan aims for more water for the Everglades, less toxic algae
Instead of prioritizing flood control above all else, the strategy is designed to balance all the needs of the watershed.
Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today
Civilizations have recognized the power of cities to heat themselves up and cool themselves for centuries.