Climate change may hurt solar power generation, study finds
The stability of Australia's solar power systems, a major component in the nation's renewable energy transition, could be influenced by climate change.
Researchers from UNSW...
Ancient lake caused global warming in ice age, study shows
Long ago, during a time called the Late Paleozoic Ice Age, the Earth got really warm. This wasn't because of cars or factories; it...
Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major...
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable.
But exactly how much impact does...
This water-purifying cup could makes drinkable water for emergencies
Natural disasters like hurricanes and freezes can leave people without basic necessities like clean water.
To help communities during these difficult times, a researcher at...
Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...
Climate change is rising winter waves in California, study finds
Climate change has become a hot topic around the globe. Everyone talks about how our planet is heating up. This global warming affects us...
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate...
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S.
Phoenix hit...
Global warming can increase more multiyear La Niña events, study finds
Understanding El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is Earth's most significant climate fluctuation on an interannual scale.
Its phases—warm El Niño...
Scientists predict a collapse of the Atlantic ocean current around 2060
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen predict that the Thermohaline Circulation, an essential system of ocean currents, will collapse around the year 2060 if...
Climate change drains over 40 trillion liters of water from Colorado river basin
A recent study has found that over 40 trillion liters (10 trillion gallons) of water was lost from the Colorado River Basin between 2000...