Cooling Off the Bus Stop
If you’ve taken the bus in the summer, you know it can get hot while you wait on your ride, even if there is a roof over the stop. Researchers …read more Continue reading Cooling Off the Bus Stop
Category Archives: climate change
Surreal Photos of People Chilling in Bomb Shelters to Beat the Heat In China
Shelters built in the runup to World War II are being used to avoid the heat wave. Continue reading Surreal Photos of People Chilling in Bomb Shelters to Beat the Heat In China
Methane-Tracking Satellites Hunt For Nasty Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Much of the reporting around climate change focuses on carbon dioxide. It’s public enemy number one when it comes to gases that warm the atmosphere, as a primary byproduct of …read more Continue reading Methane-Tracking Satellites Hunt For Nasty Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Faster Glacier Melting Mechanism Could Cause Huge Sea Level Rises
When it comes to the issue of climate change, naysayers often contend that we have an incomplete understanding of the Earth’s systems. While humanity is yet to uncover all the …read more Continue reading Faster Glacier Melting Mechanism Could Cause Huge Sea Level Rises
The Liquid Trees of Belgrade: The Facts Behind The Furore
Historically, nature has used trees to turn carbon dioxide back into oxygen for use by living creatures. The trees play a vital role in the carbon cycle, and have done …read more Continue reading The Liquid Trees of Belgrade: The Facts Behind The Furore
Scientists Discover Arctic Waters Are Rapidly Becoming Acidic in Dire Climate Warning
The western Arctic Ocean’s high rate of acidification magnifies the impact of carbon dioxide on all of our oceans, which will likely face a similar fate. Continue reading Scientists Discover Arctic Waters Are Rapidly Becoming Acidic in Dire Climate Warning
The Hypercane and Other Looming Climate Disasters
Listen to “Hypercane,” another story from Motherboard’s first ever short story collection. Continue reading The Hypercane and Other Looming Climate Disasters
A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion People
A new study on the effect of nuclear winter makes a dire prediction about the aftermath of a major nuclear war. Continue reading A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion People
A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion People
A new study on the effect of nuclear winter makes a dire prediction about the aftermath of a major nuclear war. Continue reading A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion People
Reduced Sulfur Emissions Could Cause Climate Shock
When we talk about emissions these days, we typically talk about cutting them back for the good of the environment. However, the climate system is a complex beast, and one …read more Continue reading Reduced Sulfur Emissions Could Cause Climate Shock