The intensification of hurricanes due to human-caused global warming is a growing concern for climate scientists worldwide. Hurricanes such as Helene have shown increased strength and potential for destruction, a phenomenon that can be directly attributed to human-driven climate change. The changing climate has led to conditions that allow storms to become more powerful, resulting […]

A recent study by the University of Cambridge suggests that the aviation industry could make significant strides in reducing its climate impact by implementing several changes, including reducing flight speeds. The research recommends a reduction in flight speeds by approximately 15%, which could decrease fuel burn by 5-7% and subsequently lower aviation emissions. However, the […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Methanogenesis, the biological process by which certain microorganisms, known as methanogens, produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anaerobic conditions. This process is a key component of the global carbon cycle and has profound implications for climate change. Methanogens are a type of archaea, a distinct domain of life […]

Scientists at the UH Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the adaptability of eight common species of Hawaiian coral to ocean warming and acidification. The study revealed that these coral species could survive under “low climate change scenarios,” which involve a global reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. This research […]

A recent study by World Weather Attribution has revealed the shocking impact of human-induced climate change, suggesting that it has doubled the probability and intensity of heavy rains that have led to devastating floods in Central Europe. The study found that the torrential rain from Storm Boris in mid-September resulted in widespread damage across various Central European countries. The […]

Greenpeace activists in Brazil have recently drawn attention to the record-breaking drought in the Amazon basin. Demonstrating their concern for the environmental catastrophe, the activists placed a banner on a newly formed sandbank in the basin’s major river, the Solimoes. The banner posed a simple yet profound question to the world: “Who Pays?” The Amazon, […]

This week’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Fire weather, a term used to describe meteorological conditions conducive to wildfires, is becoming increasingly frequent and intense due to the multifaceted impacts of climate change. High temperatures, prolonged droughts, and low humidity levels are the primary factors that create an environment ripe for wildfires, and these conditions […]

A groundbreaking study led by Emily Judd at the University of Arizona and The Smithsonian takes a deep dive into the historical climate conditions of our planet. The researchers meticulously studied over 150,000 pieces of fossil evidence in conjunction with advanced climate models to determine Earth’s global surface temperatures over an expansive time scale of 480 million […]

WSU scientists are spearheading a substantial research project that delves into the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear production. This extensive study involves 21 scientists from seven different institutions, all collaborating to understand and mitigate the effects of fluctuating weather conditions on these crucial crops. The collaborative nature of this research is pivotal, as […]

A proposed chemical recycling facility in Newaygo, Michigan has become a cause for concern due to its potential environmental and regulatory impacts on the community. The facility’s plans to employ pyrolysis, a technique that converts plastic waste into fuels, has sparked worries due to its propensity for releasing harmful greenhouse gases and pollutants. The current Michigan laws have classified this chemical recycling operation […]