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...
Scientists develop a new sensor for detecting ‘forever chemicals’ in water
In a new study, researchers at the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Germany's Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), have introduced...
Scientists find new way to turn seawater into drinkable water
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in a technology called redox flow desalination (RFD), which can turn seawater into drinkable water while also storing...
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your...
Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans.
The most common microplastics...