The Guardian

Devastation in Brazil wetlands was made at least four times more likely by fossil fuel use and deforestation, scientists say

Wildfires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetland fuelled ‘by climate disruption’

Migration is at the forefront of the climate crisis, as the globe faces unprecedented environmental challenges, including extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity. Humanity’s response needs to be reimagined, with a growing recognition that international collaboration and coordinated efforts are crucial. As rising temperatures and sea levels...

Climate migration is an urgent reality that cannot be ignored

Have you ever wondered why the Earth is warming at an alarming rate? The answer lies right under our noses – climate change, a phenomenon that scientists worldwide have been battling against. A recent study from ETH Zurich presents insights into our planet’s climatic past, offering a unique perspective on the effects of warming today.

Plants needed millions of years to recover from past climate warming

California State

It's been a brutal year for wildfires. Nearly 100 are raging right now across the U.S. And the season's peak hasn't even arrived. In California, the Park Fire has gobbled up 400,000 acres since July 24, making it the fourth-largest blaze in state history. Worsening wildfires are a result of...

Protecting Children From Climate Change And Rising Temperatures

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If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. A new set of samples of the Great Barrier Reef has raised new concerns about the danger posed to the reef by climate change. New research surrounding the temperatures in Australia around the coral reef shows that they are the highest they have been recorded in the last 400 years. Further, they say that this extreme heat has caused multiple mass coral bleaching events just in the last nine years and could provide an increase threat to the Great Barrier Reef.

Climate change continues to pose major risk to Great Barrier Reef

The Independent

California's largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger.The Park Fire's intensity and dramatic spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the monstrous Camp Fire, which burned out of control in nearby Paradise in 2018, killing 85 people and torching 11,000 homes.More than 130 structures have been destroyed by this fire so far, and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were ordered in four counties — Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Shasta. It stood at 374 square miles (967 square kilometers)...

California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

We can often find the stunning beauty and fascination that nature has to offer right in our own backyard. However, could there be a plant lurking in your outdoors that’s not quite as benign as it appears?. Recently, researchers delved into the dark side of the plant world where...

Common backyard plant can cause severe burns and DNA damage

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The world today is more understanding – and embracing – of cannabis use than it has ever been before. Oddly enough, the green herb with its distinctive odor has quickly jumped the ranks from a controversial substance to an almost celebrated component of pop culture. However, like with...

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

Their findings were published in the scientific journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. Large wildfires may be generating weather conditions that favor more fires. The author of a new study suggests more prescribed burns might help prevent giant future fires. What's happening?. A new study found that large wildfires are creating...

Scientists uncover concerning impacts of large wildfires: 'It appears these fires are creating their own fire weather'

UN says a global ‘backlash’ against climate action is being stoked by fossil fuel companies

‘Massive disinformation campaign’ is slowing global transition to green energy

As we stagger under a blazing sun, racing towards unbeaten high temperatures, not everyone is aware of or understands the symptoms of heat-related illnesses or knows where to find a cooling center for relief. With the increasing connection between scorching heat and climate change, it is crucial to arm ourselves...

Recognizing symptoms of heat-related illness as temperatures rise

A symphony of roars fills the air – a familiar yet haunting soundtrack that never fails to shoot a thrill down one’s spine. Yet, have you ever stopped to wonder how every throaty roar that escapes the king of the jungle is also a plea? A plea for help, a plea for survival. This fact gains new importance on August 10 – World Lion Day, a date that draws attention to the ever-shrinking world of these royal beasts.

Honoring the king of the jungle on World Lion Day

In what can only be described as a herculean accomplishment, a team of scientists has succeeded in bringing to the surface a long, 1,268-meter section of rocks from the Earth’s Mantle. This layer, hidden beneath the crust, forms the largest chunk of our planet. The insights gained from this...

Record-breaking hole drilled into the Earth’s mantle is a scientific goldmine

Utah State

Study has found that the lake, which has lost 73% of its water, released climate-warming emissions

Utah’s Great Salt Lake rings climate alarm bells over release of 4.1m tons of carbon dioxide

USA TODAY

Fires in the Canadian Rockies burned through the popular tourist town of Jasper and damaged parts of Jasper National Park.

'Nightmare': Wildfires burn one of most beautiful places in the world

The scorching weather at the Paris Olympic Games was a hot topic last week, and scientists revealed the concerning cause: the burning of dirty energy sources such as gas and coal. What's happening?. A heat dome over Western Europe and North Africa marred one of the world's largest sporting events,...

Scientists reveal concerning cause of scorching heat at Paris Games: 'Crashed the Olympics'

ESA’s Gaia mission, fabulous in its own right as a star surveyor, has recently spotted potential moons around more than 350 asteroids. This extraordinary discovery is detailed in a new study led by Luana Liberato of Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur in France. “Binary asteroids are difficult...

Gaia reveals moons around hundreds of asteroids

As the risk of wildfires is only increasing, researchers stress that multiple steps should be taken. Not only are wildfires posing an immediate risk for homeowners and wildlife, but the natural disasters are also causing long-lasting effects on our water, according to researchers. The warning comes as more than 425,000...

Researchers warn of threat expected to linger after California Park Fire — here's how it could impact the country

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Resilient trees can help protect cities from climate change

Tipuana trees are emerging as a beacon of hope amidst the serious threat of climate change, which is altering weather patterns and leading to extreme conditions...

Resilient trees can help protect cities from climate change

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