Climate Change

11 articles

A split landscape showing a thriving green environment versus a desolate, dry desert, representing the consequences of climate change and the debate around it.
Earth & Environment

Climate Reversal vs. Climate Change: Misinterpreting Science

Scientists have recently refined their climate models, adjusting the probabilities of the most catastrophic warming outcomes.

David Grossman·July 1, 2026
A split image showing a healthy, colorful coral reef teeming with life on one side and a bleached, barren reef on the other, symbolizing environmental stress.
Earth & Environment

Global Ecosystems Adapt to Environmental Stress

As of October 2024, approximately 77% of coral reefs worldwide have been affected by the worst global coral reef bleaching event since records began, according to Statista.

David Grossman·June 24, 2026
A vibrant and resilient coral reef ecosystem, showcasing colorful corals and diverse marine life thriving in warm, clear ocean waters.
Health & Medicine

The Hunt for Super Reefs Offers Hope for Coral Conservation

Corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have already demonstrated an extraordinary tolerance to temperatures exceeding 30°C, offering a glimpse into the future of reef survival, according to Unesco .

Aram Sarkisian·June 21, 2026
Stunning Antarctic icebergs and glaciers under a dramatic sky, with distant tourist ships symbolizing the threat of increased tourism.
Earth & Environment

Antarctica's Pristine Future Threatened by 2026 Tourism Boom

Each tourist arrival in Antarctica accounts for an average of 83 tons of snow loss, directly eroding the very landscape they came to admire.

David Grossman·June 21, 2026
A powerful El Niño event causing severe river flooding in one region and extreme drought in another, highlighting the amplified impact of climate change on global weather patterns.
Earth & Environment

El Niño surge amplifies climate change impact on global river floods

NOAA calculations point to a 'very strong' El Niño this year.

David Grossman·June 18, 2026
A cross-section of Earth's geological strata showing clear evidence of human impact, including plastic waste, industrial pollutants, and altered rock formations.
Earth & Environment

What is Anthropocene geology and why is its formal recognition debated?

In March 2024, a proposal to formally recognize the 'Anthropocene' as a new geological epoch, marking humanity's indelible impact on Earth, met rejection from the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigra

David Grossman·June 16, 2026
A massive seafloor volcano erupts during an ice age, releasing plumes of ash and lava into the deep ocean, impacting the marine environment.
Earth & Environment

Ice Age Sea Level Drops Boosted Seafloor Volcano Activity, Study Finds

Sediment records from the eastern equatorial Pacific reveal that ancient ice ages, by dropping sea levels, supercharged deep-sea volcanoes.

David Grossman·June 10, 2026
Satellite view of a coastal city experiencing severe flooding, with visible land subsidence highlighted, emphasizing the accelerated threat of rising waters.
Cosmos & Space

Satellite Maps Reveal Sinking Coasts Accelerate Coastal Flooding

In Jakarta, parts of the city are sinking by as much as 25 centimeters per year, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Marcus Cole·June 6, 2026
Massive volcanic eruptions from the Siberian Traps spewing ash and gases into the atmosphere, representing a catastrophic event in Earth's history.
Cosmos & Space

Mantle plumes trigger mass extinctions by altering Earth's climate

252 million years ago, a series of eruptions in Siberia, not an asteroid, unleashed enough greenhouse gases to wipe out over 90% of marine species.

Marcus Cole·May 28, 2026
Massive Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption with a towering ash cloud and shockwave over the Pacific Ocean.
Earth & Environment

Hunga Tonga Eruption: 55km Reach, Rewrites Climate, Impacts Marine Life

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, unleashing a force so immense its boom resonated across continents, reaching as far away as Canada.

David Grossman·May 20, 2026
World leaders contemplating diverging paths towards climate solutions, highlighting the current lag in global cooperation.
Earth & Environment

Global cooperation on climate change solutions lags

On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an Advisory Opinion affirming that states have binding legal obligations and may face legal consequences for climate harm, a development cru

David Grossman·May 18, 2026