Imagine this dire scenario: the Atlantic Ocean's sea currents which bring warm water to Europe collapses, making large swaths of the continent as cold as the Arctic Circle. In a grim turn, that's just the scenario that a team of European scientists are warning about in a new study in the journal Nature Communications: that this catastrophic collapse — along with the ruination of the Amazon rainforest and the melting of polar ice — is on track to actually happen if we continue along our current path.

Major Earth Systems on Track for Collapse, Scientists Find

Ozone can be an agent of good or harm, depending on where you find it in the atmosphere. Way up in the stratosphere, the colorless gas shields the Earth from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays. But closer to the ground, ozone is a harmful air pollutant that can trigger chronic health problems including chest pain, difficulty breathing, and impaired lung function.

Scientists find a human 'fingerprint' in the upper troposphere's increasing ozone

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 25, 2022. It has since been updated. Even as activists continue to face opposition—and even disdain—from climate deniers for attempting to raise awareness about the danger our planet is in, mounting scientific data shows that the world's ice is melting at a rapid pace. According to a study published earlier in 2021, global ice loss has increased rapidly over the past two decades, soaring from about 760 billion tons per year in the 1990s to more than 1.2 trillion tons per year in the 2010s. Meanwhile, a second, NASA-backed study on the Greenland ice sheet found that at least 74 major glaciers that terminate in deep, warming ocean waters are being severely undercut and weakened.

What would the Earth look like if all the ice melted? The answer is terrifying.

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According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Sunday, 11 August 2024, Arizona will experience an active monsoon thunderstorm day. The severity of these storms, especially in the southern to central area of the state, is a cause for concern. Residents and travelers should be prepared for potentially dangerous conditions.

Severe monsoon thunderstorms to impact Arizona today with strong winds, hail, and flooding

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Sunday was Earth’s hottest day on record, according to a European climate tracking agency.Based on preliminary data, July 21 clocked a daily global average temperature of 17.09℃ (63℉) slightly exceeding the previous record of 17.08℃ in the same month of 2023.The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said it will not be the last record-breaker, as planet-warming fossil fuel pollution drives temperatures to shocking new highs.Global averages typically peak during the Northern Hemisphere summer, between late June and early August.The record fell as many countries endure prolonged and brutal heatwaves. Swathes of southern Europe have been grappling with soaring temperatures and...

Earth saw hottest day in history on Sunday

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If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

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Primary school geography paints such a neat picture of the world.It tells us, for example, that there are seven continents on Earth, but the truth is far more complex.Researchers are constantly encountering lost landmasses that constitute important pieces in the puzzle of our planet’s geological past.Now, a whole new continent has been found lurking beneath the icy waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean.The discovery was made around the Davis Strait, a large stretch of water located between Canada’s Baffin Island and Greenland.The strait was formed millions of years ago when the tectonic plates between the two islands shifted, reconfiguring the...

Scientists have just discovered a brand new continent

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A “Cannibal” Solar Storm Is Bringing The Northern Lights To 18 States Tonight

The study finds that the effects will vary depending on the level of control over global warming. A new study suggests that the uplifting terrain beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet could significantly impact sea level rise in the future. Despite feeling like a stationary mass, most solid ground is undergoing...

New Research Shows Antarctic Uplift Could Reduce Sea Level Rise by 40%

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

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Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

Example of a hydrothermal vent which are commonly found on the seafloor along mid-ocean ridges. (Image credit: NOC) The paper published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment shows that the nutrients iron and manganese are released in boiling water ejected from hydrothermal vents deep underwater and can reach the ocean surface where phytoplankton live. These metals boost a critical component of the Earth’s carbon cycle called the biological carbon pump, as phytoplankton use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to grow, which is then trapped within the ocean.

Hydrothermal Vents on the Seafloor May Help the Southern Ocean Store Carbon

On the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, skywatchers across the globe will have the rare opportunity to witness an extraordinary celestial event: a planetary conjunction where Jupiter and Mars will appear exceptionally close to each other in the sky. This event, which astronomers call a planetary conjunction, occurs when...

Stunning Planetary Conjunction on August 14: Jupiter and Mars Appear Closer Than Ever—Here’s When and How to Watch

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CALIFORNIA – California residents whose information was compromised in a U-Haul data breach that occurred in September 2022 or December 2023 are eligible to collect $100. The moving company agreed to settle in a $5 million class action lawsuit.

Californians can collect $100 from U-Haul for class action settlement

As extreme weather and high temperatures spurred on by humankind's industrial presence continue to impact our planet, we must rely on research and data collection to stay informed. So, it's especially concerning that researchers have discovered a major oversight in Antarctic ice shelf climate models, as Phys.org reported. What's happening?

Scientists make troubling discovery after examining overlooked phenomenon within Antarctica's ice shelves: 'I was surprised'

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Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

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The peak of the Perseid meteor shower could coincide with a spectacular light show.

Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible

Scientists often look to nature for solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges, and when it comes to understanding global warming, Earth’s geological history provides a long-term perspective that is both enlightening and alarming. Throughout Earth’s history, catastrophic volcanic eruptions have periodically released vast amounts of carbon into the...

Earth's volcanic past reveals the shocking reality of global warming

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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New Zealand Invests in New Supercomputer for Advanced Climate and Weather Research

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 13, 2024 — The New Zealand government has announced the purchase of a new NZ$20 million (approximately US$12.12 million) supercomputer. This next-generation...

New Zealand Invests in New Supercomputer for Advanced Climate and Weather Research

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