Polar Cubs Dying as Their Swims Get Longer
I almost can’t even bear to cover this story because it’s so sad. But here it is: there’s an increasing number of polar bear cubs that are dying because their swims between ice shelves, where they hunt for seals, are getting longer. Why? Because the Arctic ice is melting. The mother and cubs are forced [...]
Our Epic Weather Is Only Getting Worse
There’s no doubt that The Weather Channel has had an extremely busy year so far. Epic floods, massive wildfires, droughts, and the worst tornado season in decades has had most of the country glued to this channel since spring. According to a NOAA weather expert, and quoted in Yahoo! News, the weather this spring was [...]
Tired of Hot Weather Yet? Study Finds: It’s Only Getting Worse…
As I write this, I’m in Louisiana visiting my family. Today’s forecast can be summed up in one word: HOT.
Although Louisiana is in North America’s humid sub-tropical zone, we don’t usually see triple-digit heat until mid-July, through August. However, the past few weeks have seen the temperature gauge hovering right around that 100 degree mark. [...]
Food Prices Impacted by Climate Change
You don’t need me to tell you that going to the grocery store is almost as painful as going to the gas station. Food prices have already reached record levels in 2011, and a new report just released by Oxfam, and reported by the Guardian UK, says that things will only get worse.
The report, titled Growing [...]
The UK Pledges to Cut Carbon Emissions by Half
With a headline like that, you can’t help but look at it twice.
What? Cut carbon emissions by half? And, even more astonishing, do it by 2025?
The Internet is abuzz with the British government’s announcement of their ambitious goal. And, this 50% benchmark is just one step; their ultimate goal is to reduce carbon emissions by [...]
Easy Changes You Can Make In Honor of Earth Day
It’s hard to believe it’s time for Earth Day again! And although Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to take action and raise awareness, it’s really a holiday that should be every day.
This is why, every year, I use Earth Day as a type of “New Year’s” holiday. That is, I take a look at [...]
UK’s Weather Could Cool Thanks to Arctic Pool of Water
The UK and Scandinavia already have a relatively cool climate. But thanks to a gigantic pool of fresh water swirling around the Arctic, the weather just might get even cooler.
According to MSNBC, the pool is located just north of Alaska and Canada, and it’s the result of freshwater runoff from rivers and streams. Although there [...]
Do You Live In One of These Coastal Cities Threatened by Climate Change?
If you live in or close to the cities of New Orleans, Virginia Beach, Tampa or Miami, you could be in for some rough years ahead. These cities are a few which are expected to lose at least 10% of their land mass over the next 90 years.
In a study recently published in the journal [...]
Climate Change Could Lead to Hybrid Arctic Animals
You wouldn’t think that a grizzly bear would have any interest in a polar bear. After all, they’re two entirely different species, living in completely separate habitats. Not even an issue, right?
Well, it kind of is an issue these days. Yale’s awesome green blog, environment 360, reports scientists have started observing some worrisome trends in the animal kingdom. Like, [...]
Climate Change Effects to Last 1,000 Years or More
Well, the latest news from Nature Geoscience isn’t good. To put it bluntly, the climate change we’ve already contributed to is largely irreversible.
Scientists with the Canadian Centre for Climate Modeling report that even if we had a zero carbon-emission society starting right now, we’d still be feeling the effects of climate change for the next 1,000 [...]
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