Arctic glaciers were one of nature's most enigmatic and unexplored wonders in the early 1900s. After more than a century of research, exploration, and exploitation, the glaciers have become a terrifying witness to the ravages of global warming. Christian Slund, a Swedish photojournalist who works for Greenpeace, obtained some early images of glaciers and ice in Svalbard, … [Read more...] about 7 Shocking Photos Show What Climate Change Has Done To Arctic Glaciers Over 100 Years
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Polar Bears Scavenge on Rubbish, Human Food Waste to Cope with Climate Change
As their arctic environment fades, hungry polar bears are flocking to garbage dumps to feed their tummies. On Wednesday, a group of Canadian and American experts cautioned that as polar bear populations become increasingly reliant on landfills near northern settlements, waste poses an emerging threat to already vulnerable polar bear populations. According to the article … [Read more...] about Polar Bears Scavenge on Rubbish, Human Food Waste to Cope with Climate Change
Before and After Photos of Melting Glaciers Show Climate Change in Action
With 2016 being the hottest year on record, the evidence for climate change continues to mount. However, much of this evidence is presented in the form of models and statistics, which can be difficult for the general public to comprehend. Environmental scientists have created a series of before-and-after photos highlighting drastic ice loss to help people understand the effects … [Read more...] about Before and After Photos of Melting Glaciers Show Climate Change in Action
Squirrels, Too, are Prepared For The Change in Weather
Have you ever seen a splooting squirrel? 🐿 It turns out that squirrels dislike heat waves just as much as we do. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation stated in a tweet last week that if you see a squirrel stretched out and resting flat on his stomach, he's just hot and there's no need to worry. Splooting is the name of a yoga-like pose that certain … [Read more...] about Squirrels, Too, are Prepared For The Change in Weather
Professor of Physics Suggestion: Dinosaurs Were Wiped Off By a Change in The Universe’s Physics
Since the discovery of enormous, extinct dinosaurs, scientists have been perplexed as to what caused them to go. Although there are some ideas that claim that a series of volcanic explosions smothered the planet and rendered it inhospitable for these giants, the prevailing opinion holds that they were wiped out by an asteroid impact. But what if—and this is a big if—another … [Read more...] about Professor of Physics Suggestion: Dinosaurs Were Wiped Off By a Change in The Universe’s Physics