A deadly mosquito-borne illness rises as the US cuts all climate-health funding
As climate change drives an explosion in dengue cases, studying that connection is about to get much harder.
Tag: Global warming
New study reveals shift in Atlantic Ocean over the next decade
The findings are critical to understanding the future behavior of the AMOC, which plays a significant role in regulating climate.
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Along with grazers to keep them clean, coral reefs need cleaner waters and cooler oceans to ensure their long-term survival.
NOAA’s workforce cuts could cost lives in Florida
We can thank NOAA and the National Weather Service for protecting our communities as weather events worsen.
The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason
The military has come to see climate change as both a threat in itself and a threat multiplier for national ...
Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research
The research raises concerns about the long-term health risks posed by a warming climate.
Health and climate: A growing crisis in Florida
Environmental changes are affecting vulnerable populations, especially children.
Beyond the burn: Harvesting dead wood to reduce wildfires
Effective wildfire management reduces risks, lowers carbon emissions and enhances carbon storage to combat global warming.
Melting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global consequences are profound
A weaker current may exacerbate the melting of ice shelves and contribute to global sea level rise.
Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
A new study shows that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.
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