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Revealing Sea Level Rise Risk Disparities For Minority Populations

Coastal communities are facing unprecedented risks due to the threat of dramatic sea level rise, but a new study shows that the people who are least fortunate will bear the burden of climate change as flooding worsens.

2 Jan 2024

Embedding Climate Action at the Heart of Chilean Society

Addressing climate change has become a central issue in Chile's public policy.

21 Dec 2023

Unveiling the Impact of Oil Emissions and Wildfire Smoke

Muscle and liver samples taken from Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg’s killer whales reveal the presence of harmful chemicals stemming from oil emissions and wildfire smoke.

20 Dec 2023

Influence of Unequal Climate on Global Values of Natural Capital

The world’s natural capital is anticipated to decline as climate change redistributes terrestrial ecosystems throughout the planet, resulting in a 9% loss of ecosystem services by 2100.

19 Dec 2023

Positive Tipping Points: Humanity's Last Chance to Avoid Climate Catastrophe

Positive tipping points must be triggered if we are to avoid the severe consequences of damaging Earth system tipping points, researchers say.

18 Dec 2023

Climate Change Induced Transformations of Agricultural Systems

According to recent Oxford University research, shocks to the global economy resulting from ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss might cost upwards of $5 trillion.

15 Dec 2023

More Frequent, Intense Spring Heatwaves Drive Early Snowmelt in the Pacific Northwest

Even in the precipitation-heavy Pacific Northwest, more frequent heatwaves are threatening a key source of water supply.

14 Dec 2023

Extreme Rainfall Worsens Nutrient Runoff From Farms

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem.

12 Dec 2023

Global Coral Bleaching Looms as Heatwaves Shatter Records

Record-breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

12 Dec 2023