Environment
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
February 7, 2023
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be…
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
February 6, 2023
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
Brisbane, Australia CNN — The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created…
Photos: Whale shark monitored southern Marsa Alam
February 3, 2023
Photos: Whale shark monitored southern Marsa Alam
A number of divers have monitored a rare whale shark, known as Bahloul spotted in the southern parts of Marsa…
A dire forecast: Scientists used AI to find planet could cross critical warming threshold sooner than expected
February 1, 2023
A dire forecast: Scientists used AI to find planet could cross critical warming threshold sooner than expected
CNN — The planet could cross critical global warming thresholds sooner than previous models have predicted, even with concerted global…
From China to Japan, extreme cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
January 25, 2023
From China to Japan, extreme cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
Hong Kong CNN — Tens of millions of people across East Asia braved a severe cold snap Wednesday as subzero…
‘Inconsistent with human survival’: UN chief slams fossil fuel industry expansion in Davos speech
January 18, 2023
‘Inconsistent with human survival’: UN chief slams fossil fuel industry expansion in Davos speech
The UN Secretary General has accused fossil fuel producers and their financial backers of “racing to expand production, knowing full…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
January 18, 2023
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine…
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
January 17, 2023
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
Single-use plastic cutlery, plates and other items will be banned in the UK from October and replaced by biodegradable items…
‘A world rapidly warming’: The past eight years were the eight warmest on record for planet
January 10, 2023
‘A world rapidly warming’: The past eight years were the eight warmest on record for planet
The last eight years have been the eight warmest on record as the growing concentration of heat-trapping gases in the…
Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’
January 9, 2023
Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. Not only did it…