Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis.
Tag: Global Warming
These Teens Adopted an Orphaned Oil Well. Their Goal: Shut It Down.
Students, nonprofit groups and others are fund-raising to cap highly polluting oil and gas wells abandoned by industry.
Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires.
Top Oceans Court Says Nations Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?
Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping.
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.
Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds
Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.
Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds
Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.
Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.