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    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 […]

    Major Polluters U.S. and China Not Invited to Speak at UN Climate Ambition Summit

    Major Polluters U.S. and China Not Invited to Speak at UN Climate Ambition Summit

    The United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in New York today brings together what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the “first movers and doers” of the climate crisis with the goal of speeding up action on climate change by governments, local authorities, business and finance leaders and civil society ahead of November’s COP28 Climate Change Conference. […]

    Pro Sports Reduces Its Climate Footprint Inches at a Time

    Pro Sports Reduces Its Climate Footprint Inches at a Time

    Fall in the U.S. is when three major sports leagues – football, basketball and hockey – start their seasons. Baseball also continues, and in the UK and Europe, some of the major soccer leagues like the Premier League have started their seasons as well. Additionally, college sports with larger budgets, like American football and basketball, […]