Climate Change Fuels Global Surge in Urban Rat Infestations
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 a minor concern as rats [...]
Adapting Apple Production to Climate Change
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 for its late-blooming characteristic, which [...]
New Orleans’ Record-Breaking Snowstorm and the Impact of Climate Change
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 the region, which led to [...]
