The Pond Hockey Classic is a beloved winter tradition for about 2,200 hockey players hailing from Massachusetts. However, this annual event is increasingly under threat due to the impacts of climate change. The escalating issue of inadequate ice thickness, a direct result of warmer winters, has forced this year's tournament to be relocated from its traditional venue, Lake Winnipesaukee, to [...]

The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the planet's lungs, may hit a critical tipping point by 2050, warns a study by the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil. This is largely due to rampant deforestation and the escalating effects of climate change, which could potentially lead to the collapse of the forest system in the next thirty years. [...]

Today's Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Urban Heat Islands (UHIs), represent a crucial area of study for climate scientists, urban planners, and environmentalists alike. These are defined as metropolitan areas that stand significantly warmer in comparison to the surrounding rural environments. The primary reason for this is urban development and the subsequent waste heat produced from energy use. The formation of [...]