New research by Australian scientists shows that “unicorns” lived alongside humans and were only made extinct by climate change. The giant, shaggy Ice Age rhinoceros (Elasmotherium sibiricum), known as the Siberian unicorn because of its extraordinary large single horn, was thought to have become extinct some 200,000 years ago. That theory has been debunked by … [Read more...] about Unicorns Lived Among Humans, Died Due To Climate Change: Australian Researchers
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7 Shocking Photos Show What Climate Change Has Done To Arctic Glaciers Over 100 Years
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
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
New UN Report: Climate Crisis Is Taking Us Into “Uncharted Territory Of Destruction”
The latest climate change update from the World Meteorological Organization: yep, we're still screwed. According to a recent multi-agency assessment organized by the World Meteorological Organization, the global effort to address climate change is going in the wrong way (WMO). The newest figures show a huge gap between world powers' intentions and realities, despite the fact … [Read more...] about New UN Report: Climate Crisis Is Taking Us Into “Uncharted Territory Of Destruction”