President Joe Biden’s administration took immediate action to address the U.S. energy imprint on Wednesday, and indicated a focus on domestic policies in its fight to reduce greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Biden WH criticizes US as one of world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters
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LIVE UPDATES: Biden reveals climate and energy team
President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday unveiled his incoming administration’s climate and energy team in Wilmington, Del. -- hailing its diversity and promising "ambitious" action on climate … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Biden reveals climate and energy team
Volcano emissions released during ancient mass extinction offer us a warning, scientists say
Volcanic eruptions that played a role in triggering a mass extinction 200 million years ago offer a sober warning for us today amid our warming climate.The mass extinction event, which wiped out about … [Read more...] about Volcano emissions released during ancient mass extinction offer us a warning, scientists say
Gigantic hole opens in ozone layer over the Arctic
A rare and very large hole has opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic.Scientists blame low temperatures in the atmosphere above the north pole for the occurence, which they've been tracking over … [Read more...] about Gigantic hole opens in ozone layer over the Arctic
Volcanic activity likely changed the Earth’s climate 200M years ago, study says
A new study suggests that volcanic eruptions severely altered the climate of the planet at the end of the Triassic period, at the height of the age of dinosaurs, more than 200 million years ago.The … [Read more...] about Volcanic activity likely changed the Earth’s climate 200M years ago, study says
Great Barrier reef sees most widespread bleaching ever recorded, scientists say
Australia's Great Barrier reef is experiencing its most widespread bleaching event ever recorded.Coral bleaching is caused by thermal stress due to spikes in sea temperatures during unusually hot … [Read more...] about Great Barrier reef sees most widespread bleaching ever recorded, scientists say
Evidence of ancient rainforest in Antarctica point to warmer prehistoric world
Rainforests near the South Pole? It may sound far-fetched, but new research indicates the Antarctic climate was much warmer some 90 million years ago.The teacm of British and German scientists … [Read more...] about Evidence of ancient rainforest in Antarctica point to warmer prehistoric world
Ozone layer is healing thanks to ‘growing evidence’ the Montreal Protocol works
A newly published study notes that the ozone layer is continuing to heal and could recover completely, thanks to the global actions from the 1987 Montreal Protocol.The research, published in Nature, … [Read more...] about Ozone layer is healing thanks to ‘growing evidence’ the Montreal Protocol works
Greenland shed enormous 600B tons of ice last year, scientists warn
A disturbing new study notes that Greeland lost 600 billion tons of ice by the end of last summer, enough to raise global sea levels 2.2 millimeters in just two months by itself.The research, … [Read more...] about Greenland shed enormous 600B tons of ice last year, scientists warn
Future may bring more extreme storms and heat waves, study claims
A warming climate could worsen future extreme weather more than previously thought, new research reveals.Current models predicting the impact of global warming on hurricanes, heatwaves and other … [Read more...] about Future may bring more extreme storms and heat waves, study claims