Climate Lab, a Seattle Times initiative, is diligently working to shine the spotlight on the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Northwest. This crucial project, partially funded by The Bullitt Foundation, Mike and Becky Hughes, University of Washington, and Walker Family Foundation, has been pivotal in uncovering the environmental effects of corporate activities in […]

The 2024 Realtor.com Housing and Climate Risk Report delivers an alarming revelation. Almost half of the homes in the United States, amounting to 44.8%, are susceptible to at least one significant climate risk. The financial implications of this susceptibility are staggering, with the combined value of these at-risk homes totaling nearly $22 trillion. To predict […]

“Climateflation,” a term coined by climate economist Gernot Wagner, has begun to gain recognition in the field of climate studies. The term refers to the predicted increase in inflation due to human-induced climate change, a concept highlighted in a recent study. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the European Central Bank together conducted […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Climate Mitigation. Climate change is an urgent global issue that demands a comprehensive and sustained approach, with climate mitigation standing at the forefront of strategies designed to combat the rise in global temperatures and its potentially catastrophic consequences. At its core, climate mitigation involves a series of deliberate actions […]

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations weather agency, has raised a grave “red alert” concerning the rapid increase in global warming. The alert brings attention to the record increases in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures, and the accelerated melting of glaciers and sea ice. According to the WMO, current efforts to reverse […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Solar cells, also known as Photovoltaic cells, have become a household name in the past few years. These ingenious devices convert sunlight into electricity by harnessing the power of the photovoltaic effect. The origins of solar cells can be traced back to the mid-20th century, with the technology first […]

The renowned cherry blossom trees of Washington D.C., near the Tidal Basin and National Mall, reached peak bloom early this year, almost breaking the record for the earliest peak bloom in history. The city’s iconic blossoms, celebrated annually at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, were nudged into an early display due to unseasonably warm weather. […]

Rising sea levels are rapidly becoming an urgent problem for coastal communities across the United States. An increasing number of high-tide flooding events is the grim reality as sea levels continue to rise, putting communities along coasts and rivers near the sea at higher risks. This problem is not confined to a single region; it […]

Climate change poses a significant threat to nearly half of all U.S. homes, subjecting them to extreme weather conditions such as flooding and wildfires, which could have a significant impact on the housing market and insurance costs. According to estimates from Realtor.com, the total value of U.S. homes at risk from climate-related damage is around […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Sustainable forestry or Sustainable forest management, a critical aspect of ensuring the long-term health and vitality of our forests. It involves carefully balancing the various needs and constraints of local communities, cultures, and ecosystems. The forestry industry plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change through sustainable forest management […]