Environment
New Study Warns of Alarming Ocean Warming Trends
January 13, 2025
New Study Warns of Alarming Ocean Warming Trends
A recent study led by Professor Lijing Cheng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights the critical role of ocean warming in climate change, Earth.com reported. The research, involving 54 scientists from seven countries, reveals that ocean heat content (OHC)…
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
January 7, 2025
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
A new report highlights the severe impact of the climate crisis on the Earth’s water cycle, with extreme weather events causing significant harm to billions of people, The Guardian reported. The analysis, conducted by an international team of researchers, reveals…
Arctic Waters Boast Earth’s Largest Waterfall
December 30, 2024
Arctic Waters Boast Earth’s Largest Waterfall
Deep beneath the Arctic waters, the Denmark Strait cataract is recognized as Earth’s largest waterfall, boasting a staggering vertical drop of 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) and a width of approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers), Earth.com reported. This underwater marvel, formed…
Drought, fire, deforestation destroyed Amazon rainforest in 2024
December 29, 2024
Drought, fire, deforestation destroyed Amazon rainforest in 2024
The Amazon rainforest endured severe wildfires and drought in 2024, exacerbated by a warming climate that fueled the worst fire season since 2005, VOA reported yesterday. Authorities suspect many fires were intentionally set to clear land for cattle ranching, contributing…
Urgent Call to Action: Climate Expert Warns Europe Must Prepare for Worsening Climate Crisis in 2025
December 26, 2024
Urgent Call to Action: Climate Expert Warns Europe Must Prepare for Worsening Climate Crisis in 2025
Europe has faced a year marked by devastating climate-related disasters, including wildfires, heat waves, and deadly floods, an article by Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. As the continent grapples with these impacts, Sven Harmeling, head of climate at Climate Action Network…
27 New Species Discovered in Alto Mayo, Peru
December 21, 2024
27 New Species Discovered in Alto Mayo, Peru
A recent expedition in the Alto Mayo region of north-west Peru has led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a rare amphibious mouse, a tree-climbing salamander, and a unique “blob-headed fish,” The Guardian reported yesterday. The 38-day survey,…
Stunning Satellite Photos Reveal Great Lakes Buried in Snow
December 21, 2024
Stunning Satellite Photos Reveal Great Lakes Buried in Snow
In mid-December 2024, a fierce winter storm swept across the Great Lakes region, resulting in significant snowfall and icy conditions. Satellite images captured by NOAA-21 on December 12 revealed the extent of the storm, with both natural-color and false-color views…
Coal Use Set to Reach New Peak Amid Gas Crisis
December 19, 2024
Coal Use Set to Reach New Peak Amid Gas Crisis
Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record 8.7 billion tonnes this year, remaining at near-record levels for years due to a gas crisis stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Guardian reported yesterday. The International Energy Agency (IEA)…
ICJ Considers Legal Responsibility for Climate Change
December 16, 2024
ICJ Considers Legal Responsibility for Climate Change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has concluded historic hearings involving over 100 countries regarding legal accountability for the climate crisis, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Spearheaded by Vanuatu and other Pacific island nations, the hearings, which began…
UN Talks in Riyadh Fail to Address Global Drought
December 15, 2024
UN Talks in Riyadh Fail to Address Global Drought
The 12-day COP16 meeting of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded without a binding agreement on global drought response, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Delegates from 196 countries, including the European Union, were unable to finalize a protocol, despite…