By heeding the IPCC’s urgent advice to limit warming, we may be able to prevent crossing critical thresholds that could have irreparable repercussions for both people and nature. But if we continue releasing carbon dioxide at its current pace, the future of climate change could look very different. Warmer temperatures will have different effects in […]
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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
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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Nov
Nov
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
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
Despite the fact that rising sea levels threaten Bangladesh’s economy, there is a way to mitigate this effect. It is called Climate Prosperity. This plan is being carried out by the government of Bangladesh in order to help the country develop in a more environmentally friendly way. Global sea levels have risen by about 20 […]
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Nov
Nov
Having travelled around Fiji, it is clear that climate change is affecting the island nation. This is evident in the occurrence of droughts, floods, coral bleaching and coastal erosion. Some of these impacts are also due to the increased global temperature. These changes are not just affecting the country itself, but also other regions of […]
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Nov
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Almost every day, there are new scientific discoveries that help us understand the way climate change affects the environment. It affects the lives of people, animals, and the environment itself. These effects range from short-term to long-term, and can have an effect on water resources, agriculture, and ecosystems. Long-term effects Among the long-term effects of […]
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Nov
Nov
Developing countries are among the most threatened regions with the consequences of climate change. Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5degC would help us avoid the worst impacts. Mental health implications Several studies have found that climate change increases the risk of mental health disorders. This may be due to environmental factors such as air pollution, […]
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Nov
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Increasingly, it is becoming more and more obvious that our planet’s climate is changing. The consequences of this change are affecting the health of our environment and the well-being of all of us. And because of this, it is important for us to know more about the threats of climate change and what we can […]