Hurricane Milton, expected to be one of the most destructive Atlantic storms in recent years, is currently traveling across the Gulf of Mexico and is set to make landfall tonight (Wednesday, October 9) on the west coast of Florida around Tampa and Sarasota. As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Milton has returned to being classed as a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained … [Read more...] about Hurricane Milton Doubling In Size, Set To Be One Of The Most Destructive Atlantic Storms
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Antarctica’s Recent Ice Loss Was A “One-In-A-2000-Year Event” Without Climate Change
Antarctica, once a symbol of stability amidst Earth's shifting climate patterns, is now experiencing unprecedented changes. In 2023, the continent witnessed a startling loss of 2 million square kilometers (772,204 square miles) of sea ice during winter—a dramatic departure from historical norms. The dynamics influencing Antarctic sea ice are complex, reflecting a blend of … [Read more...] about Antarctica’s Recent Ice Loss Was A “One-In-A-2000-Year Event” Without Climate Change
Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife
Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) are large, voracious predators. Measuring anywhere from 7 to 11 feet from tail to snout, with dark gray skin and a white underbelly, bull sharks eat everything from fishes and dolphins to other sharks and even the occasional human. It is for that last reason that it takes a lot of gumption to attach electronic tags to wild bull sharks — yet … [Read more...] about Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife
Opinion: I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too
Are you concerned about the looming specter of climate change? Do you find yourself pondering the kind of world we are leaving for our descendants? In the words of David Wallace-Wells, acclaimed science writer and author of “The Uninhabitable Earth,” "No matter how well informed you are, you are surely not alarmed enough." Allow me to express this sentiment even more … [Read more...] about Opinion: I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too
Dehydrating The Stratosphere Could Help Ease Climate Change, Scientists Suggest
Amidst the ongoing debate on how to mitigate the impacts of climate change, scientists are exploring unconventional methods to address the escalating crisis. One such proposal gaining attention is the deliberate dehydration of the Earth's stratosphere, a strategy that could potentially offer relief from the warming effects of greenhouse gases. While carbon dioxide and … [Read more...] about Dehydrating The Stratosphere Could Help Ease Climate Change, Scientists Suggest