In January 2025, a new record was set for the highest ever global surface air temperatures, averaging at 55.81 degrees Fahrenheit (13.23 degrees Celsius). This occurred despite the cold climate patterns observed in the Pacific and parts of the U.S. Interestingly, in this year, Earth entered La Niña, the cold phase of the El Niño-Southern […]
The impact of human-driven climate change on the economy is undeniable, with a report predicting a colossal $1.47 trillion in net property value losses. This shocking figure is primarily due to insurance cost increases and changing consumer demand triggered by the threat of climate change. Major cities like Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, New Orleans, and Sacramento […]
Our Earth’s oceans are experiencing an alarming acceleration in warming, with the increase in temperature seeing a fourfold spike in the last four decades. This unsettling trend is primarily due to climate change and a growing energy imbalance. The rate of sea surface temperature warming has seen a dramatic escalation. In the 1980s, it was […]
Climate change, a colossal environmental issue of our era, is not only resulting in escalating temperatures, rising sea levels, and worsening floods but also in an unexpected surge of urban rat infestations globally. Increased average temperatures provide an amiable environment for rats to thrive, thereby accelerating the rat population in cities worldwide. This is not […]
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 […]
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% […]