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Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences
By Paul Sutter published
Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Humanity locked in a 'spiral of self-destruction' unless we change our perception of risk, UN says
By Jeanna Bryner published
'Optimism, underestimation and invincibility' have pushed humanity into a 'spiral of self-destruction,' new UN Global Assessment Report says
It's 'now or never' to stop climate disaster, UN scientists say
By Ben Turner published
The report is climate scientists' final warning to governments to keep warming within 2.7 F (1.5 C).
What is climate change, and how is it affecting Earth?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Climate change is real and humans are causing it.
What countries and cities will disappear due to rising sea levels?
By Joe Phelan published
What cities, states and countries are most at risk from rising sea levels? What can they do to protect themselves?
In global climate strike, youth demand action worldwide
By Mindy Weisberger published
On March 25, thousands of young people around the world mobilized to demand government action to curb climate change.
Amazon nears 'tipping point' where rainforest could transform into savanna
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Amazon is losing "resilience," a study shows.
Humanity faces 'grave and mounting threat' of climate change — unless we act, IPCC report reveals
By Mindy Weisberger published
Humans are reeling under climate disruption, and there's worse to come, scientists warn in the latest UN climate assessment.
Ukrainian scientists leave international climate report committee, amid safety fears
By Mindy Weisberger published
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led top Ukrainian scientists to withdraw from final approvals of a landmark climate report.
Unusually cold 'Blue Blob' is slowing the rapid melting of Iceland's glaciers, but not for long
By Harry Baker published
A new study into a cold patch of the Arctic, known as the "Blue Blob," has shown that it is slowing the rate Iceland's glaciers are melting, but only for a few more decades.
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