Arctic Species Changing as the Climate Warms
Apr 23, 2018 There are more herbivores and creatures that parasitize other animals, but those that consume carrion and decomposing plants seem to be on the way down, scientists say.
As Summer Temperatures Climb in the Tropics, So Do the Risks of Mass Death From Killer Heat Waves
Jun 14, 2017 In southern Asia, mortality is likely to rise with the thermometer.
The Last Time Summer Was This Hot, Human Beings Hadn’t Yet Left Africa (Video)
Sep 25, 2016 Climate scientist Michael Mann says there is “tentative but compelling evidence” that it was hotter this summer than it has been at any point in 100,000 years.
Climate Change Raises Danger of Urban Heat Islands
Oct 8, 2015 Scientists warn that densely packed cities face greater health hazards as greenhouse gases push up temperatures.
Climate Change Threatens the Pacific With Seesaw Sea Levels
Sep 28, 2015 Coasts and communities in the Pacific region will face more extreme weather hazards as a changing climate magnifies the El Niño effect, scientists say.
World Must Avert Devastating Flood of Climate Refugees
Sep 9, 2015 A senior British politician says we face a humanitarian crisis on an immense scale if millions of people have to flee the impacts of global warming.
Climate Talks Are Stuck in Slow Lane to Paris
Sep 7, 2015 A lack of progress at the close of “unbearably tardy” negotiations in Bonn, Germany, undermines hopes of a meaningful deal being agreed upon at this year’s crucial U.N. climate summit.
Global Tree Census Highlights Need to Restore Forests
Sep 4, 2015 Mapping the density of forests reveals that there are far more trees on the planet than previously thought -- but humans are destroying 15 billion a year.
Greener Cities Are Best at Taming Urban Heat
Sep 3, 2015 Researchers find evidence that cities with more green space are best for human well-being.
Risk of New Katrinas Rises as Climate Warms
Sep 2, 2015 Climate change may drastically increase the risk of simultaneous cyclones and storm surges striking populous coastlines around the world.
