In recent years, Topanga, California has been facing increasingly hazardous weather conditions, including severe mudslides and flooding. Experts attribute these adverse weather patterns to climate change. The latest storm to hit the area marked the third-wettest two-day period in Los Angeles’ history, underlining the severity of the situation. The extreme weather in Topanga is a […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Emissions trading, colloquially known as “cap and trade,” is a powerful method used for limiting and regulating pollution levels. This system, which is flexible and adaptable, involves the establishment of a set pollution limit. Alongside this limit, tradable allowances are also created, allowing for a specific amount of pollutant […]
EasyJet, the UK-based budget airline, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) awarding it an A- score. The CDP is a non-profit organization that supports companies in disclosing their environmental impact in a bid to reduce carbon emissions globally. The A- rating acknowledges easyJet’s dedication to carbon efficiency […]
Global warming is no longer a distant threat but a stark reality that has crossed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius over the past 12 months for the first time in history. A concerning statistic to note is that this past year was 1.52 degrees hotter on average than pre-industrial temperatures, with January being […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that doesn’t often make headlines, but it is one that has profound implications for our oceans and our planet as a whole. It is marked by the expulsion of zooxanthellae, a type of algae that gives corals their vibrant colors. More often than not, […]
Despite growing concerns over the high energy consumption of AI infrastructure, the Center for Data Innovation (CDI) maintains that it does not pose a significant threat to the Earth’s climate. This belief comes in the face of the high energy utilization of GPUs needed for training large language models. The CDI, instead, suggests that AI […]
The recent series of catastrophic events, including floods in California and wildfires in Chile, have sparked a global debate about the underlying causes. Increased ocean temperatures have been identified as a contributing factor, but the exact cause remains a contentious topic. The temperature of the ocean offshore has risen significantly, leading to a corresponding increase […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights the Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, was a key moment in global environmental policy. This international agreement was a unified attempt by nations around the world to combat the rising threat of climate change. The aim was clear: to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases that were being […]
The Biden administration recently issued a mandate requiring certain cryptocurrency producers to report their energy consumption. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the industry’s impact on electricity grids and its potential contribution to climate change. The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing energy information, will spearhead this […]
Chile, a country already grappling with the usual threats of tsunamis and earthquakes, is now facing a dramatic increase in wildfires. These wildfires are likely influenced by the relentless progression of climate change. The wildfires in Chile have become more deadly over time, with one of the most catastrophic wildfires in over a century ravaging […]