A huge ice sheet appears to have melted about 120,000 years ago, when temperatures were similar to those on Earth today, according to a DNA study that mapped octopus movements.
Author: Delger Erdenesanaa
NOAA’s Arctic Report Card for 2023
Observations from researchers and residents, published annually in a report by NOAA, reveal a region grappling with rapid change.
Climate Change Makes East Africa’s Deadly Floods Worse, Study Finds
The extreme rain and flooding in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia this fall has been made twice as intense by climate change, according to a new study.
Where Will the Whales Be? Ask the Climate Model.
Scientists can now use climate data to predict whale and sea turtle locations months in advance, helping fishing fleets avoid conflicts with wildlife.
Global Carbon Budget Report Finds Fossil Fuel Emissions Still Rising
Carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose by 1 percent in 2023, researchers announced at the U.N. climate summit.
Lancet Countdown Report Shows Climate Change’s Impact on Health
The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought and other climate problems.
Greenland’s Glaciers Are Melting Faster
Some glaciers on the island are melting at double the rate of just a few decades ago.
35 Years After Addressing Congress, James Hansen Has More Climate Warnings
The former NASA scientist James Hansen says in a new paper that global temperatures will pass a major milestone this decade, faster than other estimates predict.
What Factors Make for a Deadly Flood?
The flooding in Libya shows how climate, geography and other factors can collide with swift and disastrous results.
When Sea Ice Retreated, Some Emperor Penguins Didn’t Breed
New research indicates that a majority of emperor penguins in a region of Antarctica lost their chicks.