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
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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”
Climate change threat looms over Europe as drought-like conditions exceed centuries-old records, causing drying rivers, forest fires, and other problems
The French River Loire has never been documented as drying up in history. However, the country's severe drought conditions have permanently altered history. The numerous castles that line the banks of the River Loire are well known. One of the main attractions in the nation is a river with shallow water. However, due to the extreme drought circumstances, travelers are unable to … [Read more...] about Climate change threat looms over Europe as drought-like conditions exceed centuries-old records, causing drying rivers, forest fires, and other problems
This Interactive Map Will Show You How Much Your Town Will Be Affected by Climate Change
The biggest concern facing the earth right now, if not the biggest threat, is climate change. The World Economic Forum has warned that we are "sleepwalking into calamity" due to this. The repercussions of this change are already beginning to be felt across the world, from the amount of extreme weather occurrences in the US to the record-breaking heatwaves in Australia. The … [Read more...] about This Interactive Map Will Show You How Much Your Town Will Be Affected by Climate Change