The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide blankets Earth’s atmosphere, preventing heat energy from escaping. That extra heat raises temperatures, warming the planet and disrupting nature’s usual balance. This animation, by Carbon Brief, shows national responsibility for historical emissions. It ranks nations by their total cumulative CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and land use change since 1850, […]
Author Archives: Green Climate Seeker
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Sep
Sep
Human consumption, population growth and global trade have created a demand for natural resources that exceeds what the earth can replenish. Deforestation and forest degradation are key causes of this climate change imbalance. People depend on forests for food, water, medicine and wood. When forests are lost or degraded, it sets off a chain of […]
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When global temperatures rise, they give more heat energy to the atmosphere. This in turn can make droughts and wildfires worse and lead to flooding when it rains. Scientists are studying how these extreme events may be linked to climate change. To understand this emerging field, Carbon Brief has mapped every attribution study on the […]
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Sep
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The deadly heat that has killed people in national parks this summer is a reminder of the human toll of climate change. Heat kills more people in the US than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. Scientists know that a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, which enhances moisture convergence and rainfall rates in storm systems […]
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Fossil fuel companies make billion-dollar profits from extracting and selling coal, oil and natural gas. They are also responsible for producing greenhouse gases, which cause climate change. Despite being aware of the risks, some fossil fuel companies are spreading misinformation and obstructing policies to move away from fossil fuels. They must be held accountable for […]
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Sep
Global sea levels (also called eustatic sea level) have fluctuated over Earth’s history. These climate changes are driven by the shape and volume of ocean basins and the location of land and water. At local scales, sea levels rise more or less than the global average due to things like groundwater pumping, natural climate variability […]
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Plant-based diets have been growing in popularity over the past few years as people become more conscious of the environmental impact of food choices and the potential health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. A plant-based diet consists of a wide variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and excludes […]
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Apr
Sustainable living is becoming increasingly important as we face environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. By living sustainably, we can reduce our impact on the environment and create a better future for our planet. In this article, we will explore the importance of sustainable living and ways in which we can incorporate […]
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Several countries are currently experiencing the effects of rising sea levels. This includes Kabul and surrounding areas in Afghanistan, New York City, and Miami Beach. These countries are all undergoing floods and atolls are also in danger. In addition, there are conflicting claims to the ocean’s resources and rights. Flooding in Kabul and surrounding regions […]
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Nov
Despite the fact that the continent of North America is a relatively flat area, there are still regions that are prone to deserts. These regions are known as the Interior, Coastal, Subtropical, and Polar regions. These regions are all very different from each other, and it is important to understand them in order to properly […]