As the effects of climate change continue to challenge the agriculture sector, researchers are looking for innovative ways to adapt and mitigate potential impacts. In Michigan, a group of researchers have turned their focus to the Malus coronaria, a native apple tree, in their quest to develop frost-resistant apple varieties. The Malus coronaria is known […]

New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant culture and hot weather, was recently shaken by an extreme shift in weather conditions. Within just four days, the temperature swung from a comfortable 70 degrees to a record-breaking snowstorm. This unusual weather event was a result of a polar vortex-related Arctic blast, a rare occurrence for […]

Climate change has become a leading factor in the escalating risk of wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. A 35% increase in wildfire risk has been reported by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, which directly links this surge to the effects of climate change. The situation is anticipated to worsen, with global warming […]

Chicago’s extreme cold, a phenomenon that has recently been linked to climate change, is expected to persist, experts have warned. This revelation comes on the heels of 2024 being recorded as the hottest year in Chicago’s history, a record that was almost immediately followed by a severe cold snap, with wind chills reaching a staggering […]

In a recent report by the United Nations, it has been disclosed that violent weather conditions, worsened by climate change, have led to an increase in hunger and food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023. These climatic changes are not merely affecting the environment and ecosystems but are also severely impacting food […]

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the need for sustainability has never been more urgent. As industries evolve and the global population continues to grow, addressing the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation is essential. One promising solution to these pressing issues is Artificial Intelligence (AI). This blog explores how AI is helping […]

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) are partnering together to establish a major initiative aimed at protecting glaciers and ice sheets, which are the primary sources of freshwater for over two billion people worldwide. This comes as an urgent response to the fact that approximately 70% […]

Unprecedented increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were recorded last year, marking the fastest rise ever seen. This rise is in direct contradiction with the objectives stated in the Paris Agreement, which aims to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Scientists have noted that current carbon levels are over 50% higher than they were […]

Seattle is emerging as a promising hub for climate tech and clean energy tech companies, thanks to its unique combination of infrastructure, skilled workforce in aerospace and tech, clean energy grid mix, progressive climate policies, and a strategic geographic location. The city is harnessing these strengths to attract and foster the growth of businesses in […]

Firefighters engaged in an uphill battle against multiple fires in Los Angeles, projected to become the most expensive blazes in US history. The fires have been fueled by Santa Ana winds, have burned approximately 62 square miles (160 sq km) thus far. Tragically, the fires have already resulted in at least 24 fatalities, displaced thousands […]