Global Warming

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weatherRead More

Takeaways from Associated Press report on efforts to capture carbon in the oceanRead More

It’s now well established that for decades, major oil companies knew that burning fossil fuels would cause global warming, and yet did everything in their power to obstruct climate policy. They intensively lobbied policymakers, ran advertising campaigns, and funded think tanks to cast doubt on climate science. According to two…

Science As the climate changes, ski hills can’t always rely on snow arriving at the right time. However, snow farming can help ski destinations stay open. Climate change means ski hills can't always count on snow to arrive at the right time. Snow farming can help Skiers in Vermont enjoy…

In a troubling sign for Earth’s climate, global sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, according to a NASA-led analysis. The sea level climbed by 0.23 inches (0.59 centimeters) last year, significantly above the projected 0.17 inches (0.43 centimeters) per year. The increase was largely driven by thermal expansion…

Last year’s increase was due to an unusual amount of ocean warming, combined with meltwater from land-based ice such as glaciers. Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, mostly because of ocean water expanding as it warms, or thermal expansion. According to a NASA-led analysis, last year’s rate…

Climate change is intensifying rainfall in Southern Africa, where rapid urbanisation and poor drainage made recent flooding in Botswana and South Africa deadly, a group of scientists said, while a separate study showed some of the continent’s biggest cities are being squeezed by wet and dry extremes. Last month, southern…

Climate change, already causing problems on Earth, could soon create a mess for orbiting satellitesRead More

Nigerian singer Joeboy celebrated International Women’s Day in a heartwarming way by taking some of his female fans on a special date. The globally recognized day, observed on March 8, honors women's achievements, highlights their challenges, and advocates for gender equality. To mark the occasion, Joeboy announced on his X…

Researchers have found that women and girls in the conflict-torn nation of South Sudan are facing greater health risks and worsened inequality due to the negative impacts of climate change as the country battles record-breaking heat. The findings published ahead of International Women’s Day marked on March 8, by the…