As temperatures soar across the UK, our furry and feathered friends are feeling the heat too. Adorable photos capturing their attempts to stay cool have been circulating online, highlighting just how tough the weather can be for them. A DOG, caught in a moment of relief, enjoys a well-needed paws as the temperatures get a bit ruff. It’s clear that even our canine companions … [Read more...] about PAWS IN THE HEAT: Adorable Pics Show Animals Melting in the Heat as Temperatures Rise Across the UK
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Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
The Key Largo tree cactus persists in the Caribbean but is now extinct in the United States. The global climate crisis is playing havoc with temperatures and environments across the world. In Death Valley, the highest-ever recorded temperature looks like it could be broken once again as scorching heat leads experts to put out warnings. Sea level rise has also claimed its … [Read more...] about Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise
Ocean water is pushing miles beneath Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier,” making it more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, according to new research using radar data from space to perform an X-ray of the crucial glacier. As the salty, relatively warm ocean water meets the ice, it’s causing “vigorous melting” underneath the glacier. This could mean global sea level … [Read more...] about Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise
2 degrees, 40 feet: Scientists who study Earth’s ice say we could be committed to disastrous sea level rise
Top scientists are sounding the alarm, emphasizing that Earth's ice sheets are melting at an accelerated pace, surpassing earlier predictions. The International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI), a network of policy experts and researchers, released a report urging world leaders to escalate climate ambitions to avert a disastrous surge in sea levels. As leaders prepare for … [Read more...] about 2 degrees, 40 feet: Scientists who study Earth’s ice say we could be committed to disastrous sea level rise
Support: Monumental Hands Rise from the Water in Venice to Highlight Climate Change
In a poignant and visually striking installation that marries art with activism, acclaimed artist Lorenzo Quinn has left an indelible mark on the 2017 Venice Biennale. Titled "Support," this monumental sculpture captures the attention and emotions of onlookers as a pair of colossal hands emerge from the water, offering their steadfast embrace to the venerable Ca’ Sagredo … [Read more...] about Support: Monumental Hands Rise from the Water in Venice to Highlight Climate Change