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Author: HENRY FOUNTAIN
5 Takeaways From the U.N. Climate Report
The IPCC concluded that the world cannot avoid some devastating impacts of climate change, but that there is still a narrow window to keep the devastation from getting even worse.
June Was Hottest on Record for North America, Fourth Hottest Globally
An analysis by European scientists found that other parts of the world didn’t fare much better, with Europe logging its second-hottest June.
Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ May Be Less Resistant to Global Warming
The region, which could provide a last refuge for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife that depends on ice, is not as stable as previously thought, according to a new study.
What Covid and Clear Skies Meant to Drinking Water for 300 Million
Coronavirus lockdowns in South Asia reduced pollution that makes snow melt faster, which could help water supplies last longer this year.
Tropical Forest Destruction Accelerated in 2020
There were bright spots, but the total lost acreage increased by 12 percent over all from the year before, according to new research.
Mountains, Ice and Climate Change: A Recipe for Disasters
Shrinking and thinning of glaciers is one of the most documented signs of global warming caused by rising levels of greenhouse gases.
2020 is Tied With 2016 as Hottest Year Ever on Record
The global average temperature in 2020 was about 2.25 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the average from 1850 to 1900, data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates.
2020 Ties 2016 as Hottest Yet, European Analysis Shows
The global average temperature in 2020 was about 2.25 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the average from 1850 to 1900, data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates.
November’s Global Temperatures Are Highest Ever, Breaking Records
European scientists reported that November’s global temperatures were the highest ever, surpassing the previous record, set in 2016 and 2019.