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
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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
The Rise of Huitlacoche: Chefs Embrace Corn Fungus as Delicacy
Corn fungus, also known as huitlacoche or "corn smut," has become increasingly popular among chefs and foodies in recent years, according to an article from NPR's "The Salt" blog. Previously viewed as a pest that ruined crops, huitlacoche is now being embraced for its unique flavor and texture. Huitlacoche is a type of fungus that infects corn plants and causes a dark, … [Read more...] about The Rise of Huitlacoche: Chefs Embrace Corn Fungus as Delicacy
Greenland’s Melting Ice Has Already Locked In A Rise In Sea Level Of 27 Centimeters
Even if the world stopped warming tomorrow seas will rise almost a foot worldwide from Greenland alone. The fact that many of the effects of climate change are delayed and will continue to occur long after people have ceased fiddling with the planet's thermostat is one of its most frightening features. The amount of ice Greenland will lose due to the warming that has already … [Read more...] about Greenland’s Melting Ice Has Already Locked In A Rise In Sea Level Of 27 Centimeters
Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct
Exhaustive surveys revealed that nobody has seen a dugong in Chinese waters since 2008. According to research conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), dugongs are now practically extinct in China as there have been no sightings of the adored "sea cow" grazers since 2008. These gentle giants, whose numbers fell after the 1970s, are apparently losing the war … [Read more...] about Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct