Plastic waste in the oceans is expected to triple by the year 2040, more than tripling compared to current levels unless drastic measures are taken, according to a new study.The research, which comes … [Read more...] about Plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040, researchers say
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Phytoplankton enhance Arctic Ocean’s ability to soak up carbon dioxide, study finds
A new study from researchers at Stanford University reports massive blooms of phytoplankton have dramatically enhanced the Arctic Ocean's ability to soak up carbon dioxide.Published in Science … [Read more...] about Phytoplankton enhance Arctic Ocean’s ability to soak up carbon dioxide, study finds
Earth’s average temperature will rise ‘at least’ 1 degree Celsius over next 5 years, WMO says
The World Meteorological Organization said it expects global temperatures will rise "at least" 1 degree Celsius (1.64 degrees Fahrenheit) in each year of the next five years, far above levels not seen … [Read more...] about Earth’s average temperature will rise ‘at least’ 1 degree Celsius over next 5 years, WMO says
Why has pink snow appeared in the Alps?
Remarkable aerial pictures show pink-colored snow in the Presena glacier in the Italian Alps.A number of news reports say the strange pink snow in the glacier near Pellizano is the result of the algae … [Read more...] about Why has pink snow appeared in the Alps?
Heat waves have become more frequent and intense in most of the world since 1950s: study
Heat waves are increasing in intensity and frequency in most parts of the world since the 1950s, a new study has found.Published on Friday in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found over … [Read more...] about Heat waves have become more frequent and intense in most of the world since 1950s: study
Global warming over past 150 years has wiped out 6,500 years of cooling, study says
A new study noted that global warming linked to human activity has wiped out the previous 6,500 years of natural global cooling.The research notes that the average temperature has risen 1 degree … [Read more...] about Global warming over past 150 years has wiped out 6,500 years of cooling, study says
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
