Should Harming the Planet Be a Crime? The Case for Ecocide Laws
Ecocide laws could deter destructive practices such as oil spills, deforestation, and factory farming, protecting ecosystems and human well-being.
Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point…
...once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows
The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway
The proposal to declare the Anthropocene epoch starting in 1952 was rejected,
Why We Need [Eco] Socialism
"A planned, rational, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and deeply democratic mode of production is
The leap second is being affected by climate change, scientists warn – The Washington Post
Melting polar ice is affecting Earth's rotation and might lead to a "negative leap second."
The Midwest Had a Historically Terrible Ski Season. What Happened?
March marked the end of the Midwest ski season, with many resorts closing early due to high temperatures and a lack of snowfall.
‘Tourists ask a lot of questions’: Great Barrier Reef guides face up to bleaching tragedy – The Guardian
The Great Barrier Reef is in the middle of its fifth mass bleaching event in eight years due to global heating causing record global ocean temperatures.
Only Seven Countries Met WHO Air Quality Standards in 2023, Report Finds
"Just seven countries met WHO’s annual PM2.5 guidelines — Australia, New Zealand, Estonia, Iceland, Finland, Grenada and Mauritius."
Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks
Incremental adaptation will not be sufficient and, as many measures to improve climate resilience require a long time.
Arctic sea ice set for steep decline
Another month, another broken record. Another broken record, another pretty chart.
Wetlands and a Changing Climate
Wetlands are some of the planet’s most biodiverse habitats and are essential for human health and prosperity. Wetlands are also vital for mitigating climate change.
Is Climate Change Slowing Down the Ocean?
"while we still have time" -- Exploring the finding that ocean overturning is slowing down as waters gradually warm.
A century of reforestation helped keep the eastern US cool, study finds
Forests don't just store carbon. They also help alleviate some of the local consequences of global warming.
Populations decline for nearly half of migratory species
Climate change, pollution and invasive species are also having profound impacts on migratory species.
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