Lately, in India, ‘what is a forest’ is a subject of great debate. This is one such case. In times of climate crisis, any green cover with a flourishing ecosystem should be conserved.
MIT's new model connects ice microstructures to glacier flow, helping predict sea level rise by mapping ice sensitivity across Antarctica. The model aligns with satellite data, improving forecasts of glacier instability amid climate change
A new study finds that climate change is causing giant heat waves to crawl slower across the globe, thereby baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas.
The changing climate is causing disruptions in the timing of spring, affecting ecosystems globally. Early springs pose challenges for plants and animals, leading to ecological imbalances and impacting pollination, hibernation, and species behavior.
Texans are used to very hot summers. However, a recent study shows that the heat index, which is the temperature we feel, has risen much quicker in Texas compared to the actual recorded temperature. It’s rising about three times as fast.
Recent studies link the distressing trend of female agricultural workers in India opting for hysterectomies to circumvent the loss of wages due to absenteeism to climate change.
The year 2024 has seen unprecedented temperature increases, with both January and February setting new records for heat. February’s temperatures soared to 1.77°C above the historical average for the month in the pre-industrial era