Science and Discovery

Global Warming

5 articles

Visual representation of the Earth's carbon cycle, illustrating the balance between natural carbon absorption and human-induced emissions impacting atmospheric CO2 levels.
Explainers

How Does the Carbon Cycle Regulate Climate?

In 2024, the global average atmospheric carbon dioxide reached a new record high of 422.

David Grossman·September 14, 2026
A desolate, polluted landscape under a stormy sky, symbolizing the combined threats of climate change and pervasive microplastic contamination.
Earth & Environment

Climate Change Amplifies Microplastic Threats. Most Aren't Ready.

Scientists estimate adults ingest the equivalent of one credit card per week in microplastics, a stark reminder of their pervasive presence throughout our bodies and environment.

David Grossman·September 7, 2026
Vast, turbulent ocean currents surge under a stormy, red-tinged sky, symbolizing the amplified power of an intense El Niño event.
Earth & Environment

El Niño's Intensity Surges: What 40 Years of Data Reveal About Climate Futures

Air and sea surface temperatures are already breaking records globally, signaling that the current El Niño event in 2026 is on track to be the strongest in recorded history ( The New York Times ).

David Grossman·August 29, 2026
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
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