Environment

Amazon at a crossroads: study highlights tipping point risks

A pivotal study published in Nature by a team of international researchers, including experts from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), sounds...

How cutting down trees increases mercury pollution

In a revealing study from MIT, scientists have found a new twist in the tale of global deforestation: it's not just about losing trees,...

Polar bears struggle on land as ice melts away

A revealing study has brought to light the stark challenges polar bears face as they spend more time on land due to the melting...

The ocean’s warning: A closer look at a climate threat

In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have uncovered signs of a looming climate threat that could have dramatic effects on weather patterns...

A deeply troubling discovery’: Earth may have already passed the crucial 1.5°C warming limit

Global temperatures have already exceeded 1.5°C warming and may pass 2°C later this decade, according to a world-first study I led. The worrying findings, based...

Global study reveals keys to effective climate change communication

A new tool designed to enhance global climate change awareness and encourage action has been developed by an international team of scientists, showcasing messaging...

Scientists turn greenhouse gas into plastics

In a groundbreaking stride towards a greener planet, engineers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered a more efficient way to turn carbon dioxide,...

Hurricane will be more deadly in a warmer world

For over half a century, when a hurricane approaches, experts use a special scale to tell us how strong it is and how much...

Scientists find hidden plastics in the sea

Imagine millions of tons of plastic waste, like water bottles, food wrappers, and clothes, getting tossed into the ocean every year. Over time, the sun's...

Clean power purchasing methods may not help reduce emissions

In a push for a cleaner planet, companies are trying hard to cut down on their carbon footprints by turning to clean energy sources. They...