Climate

Students Across the U.S. Launch Green New Deal for Schools

Students Across the U.S. Launch Green New Deal for Schools

Students at more than 50 high schools across the United States are launching a Green New Deal for Schools campaign, with the hope of getting climate policies enacted that will require school districts to add climate education to their curriculums and plan for climate disasters. The ultimate goal of the initiative, organized by the youth […]

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    Gulf Stream Weakening Confirmed With 99% Certainty in New Study

    Gulf Stream Weakening Confirmed With 99% Certainty in New Study

    A new study confirms that the Gulf Stream, a strong current of warm water flowing from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean, has slowed by 4% in the past 40 years. Further, the study authors came to this conclusion with “virtual certainty” greater than 99%, although the paper doesn’t confirm the cause of […]

    Twitter/X Climate Misinformation Policies Ranked Worst in Survey of Big Tech Platforms

    Twitter/X Climate Misinformation Policies Ranked Worst in Survey of Big Tech Platforms

    The Climate of Misinformation report by Climate Action Against Disinformation, an international partnership of more than 50 organizations dedicated to climate and anti-disinformation, has given Twitter — rebranded as X — one point out of 21 for “lacking clear policies” to address misinformation related to climate, presenting no evidence of effectively enforcing policies and being […]

    Shading Corals Four Hours a Day Could Slow Bleaching, Scientists Find

    Shading Corals Four Hours a Day Could Slow Bleaching, Scientists Find

    As the climate crisis causes global ocean temperatures to reach record highs, heat stress can lead to an increase in coral bleaching, which makes corals more susceptible to starvation and disease. Mass bleaching events are predicted to increase in severity and frequency, so scientists are trying to find solutions to protect sensitive corals. In addition […]

    Drought Drives Biggest Southern African Elephant Migration Since 2019

    Drought Drives Biggest Southern African Elephant Migration Since 2019

    Zimbabwe’s largest national park is reporting its biggest migration of elephants and other wild animals to its neighbor Botswana since 2019, as a climate crisis-fueled drought in the region has caused water holes to run dry. Hwange National Park is home to around 50,000 elephants, according to Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), The […]

    Extreme Heat 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Extreme Heat 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is ‘Extreme Heat’? Extreme heat is a type of extreme weather event during which temperatures rise far above the average for a particular area, especially during its seasonal summer. The U.S. government defines “extreme heat” as at least two to three days with high heat and humidity and temperatures higher than […]

    ‘The Greatest Mistake of His Premiership’: UK’s Sunak Rolls Back Net Zero Plans

    ‘The Greatest Mistake of His Premiership’: UK’s Sunak Rolls Back Net Zero Plans

    UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced changes to Britain’s plans for addressing the climate crisis that effectively water down earlier commitments by delaying targets and relaxing the energy transition timeline. Sunak said the ban on sales of new gas-powered vehicles would be extended from 2030 to 2035, citing the “unacceptable costs” the energy transition […]