Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Jet streams. Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere that flow from west to east around the globe. These powerful air currents, typically found at altitudes of about 9 to 16 kilometers (30,000 to 52,000 feet), can reach speeds of over […]

Superyachts, the floating palaces owned by the world’s wealthy elites, are more than just symbols of opulence. They are increasingly being viewed as significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to what lifestyle social scientist Gregory Salle refers to as “ecocide”. There are approximately 6,000 superyachts, defined as vessels over 30 meters, cruising the world’s […]

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, so does the concern over the environmental impacts of AI data centers on human health and well-being.  This has brought to light the pressing need for environmental justice in the development of tech infrastructure. Despite the known risks, there is limited research on the environmental […]

The U.S. Drought Monitor, a critical tool in predicting water scarcity since its inception in 1999, is struggling to keep pace with the harsh realities of climate change, according to a study published in AGU Advances. The study specifically highlights the prolonged droughts currently plaguing the American West, and the subsequent impact on the monitor’s […]

Boulder, Colorado resident, Meg Norris, 33, found herself in a precarious health situation following her travels in Argentina in April 2024. She contracted dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease that has been plaguing Latin America in what is being termed as the worst outbreak on record. Symptoms of dengue fever can vary greatly but often […]