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Global warming is relentlessly setting new records, with the threat of crossing limits set during the 2015 Paris climate talks becoming increasingly real. This reality was highlighted recently when the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that May, the 12th consecutive month to set a record high, was the hottest month ever recorded. This […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Marine calcifiers, such as corals, mollusks, echinoderms, and certain types of plankton like coccolithophores, play a crucial role in ocean ecosystems by forming calcium carbonate structures that serve as habitats, protective shells, and essential components of marine food webs. However, climate change poses a severe and multifaceted threat to […]
In a recent public letter, OpenAI employees have sounded an alarm about the potential risks associated with AI development without adequate oversight. The letter, which includes signatures from influential figures in AI research such as Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, and Stuart Russell, underscores the necessity for safety oversight within the AI industry. The document also […]
The global climate crisis continues to escalate as data from the European Union’s Copernicus climate monitoring service reveals that the earth has experienced 12 straight months of record-breaking heat from June 2023 to May 2024. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for decisive action to mitigate the detrimental impacts of climate change. United Nations […]
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is taking a firm stance against climate change. He has recently signed an executive order which obligates state agencies to devise a comprehensive plan to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As per this order, each agency is expected to submit a detailed report by November 1, outlining […]
As climate change effects become more prominent, oil and gas companies find themselves in the legal crosshairs. These companies are now turning to the Supreme Court, seeking intervention to prevent an onslaught of lawsuits that aim to hold them accountable for climate change-related costs. The legal actions threatening the industry share similarities with the successful […]