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Vanishing ice is warping Earth's crust
By Stephanie Pappas published
The melting of Earth's polar ice is warping the planet's crust. Here's how that's linked to climate change.
Drought in the US Southwest is worst in recorded history
By Brandon Specktor published
The Southwestern United States is experiencing the worst drought in the region's history, a new NOAA report finds.
Could climate change make humans go extinct?
By Patrick Pester published
Humanity is feeling the effects of climate change around the world, but could climate change make humans go extinct?
July 2021 was officially the hottest month ever
By Brandon Specktor published
July 2021 was the single hottest month in history, according to a new NOAA report.
Human influence on global warming is 'unequivocal,' IPCC report says
By Mindy Weisberger published
Hundreds of scientists with a UN panel reviewed more than 14,000 studies documenting climate change evidence, to create a new report for policymakers worldwide.
Gulf Stream could be veering toward irreversible collapse, a new analysis warns
By Ben Turner published
Although scientists don’t fully understand the varying strengths of the factors contributing to the slowdown, all of them are linked to human-caused climate change.
'Massive melting event' strikes Greenland after record heat wave
By Ben Turner published
One estimate suggests that 13 billion tons (12 metric tons) of ice made its way into the ocean on a single day.
Ignoring climate change will yield 'untold suffering,' panel of 14,000 scientists warns
By Brandon Specktor published
A new report signed by 14,000 scientists assesses Earth's 'vital signs,' and finds 'untold suffering' awaits if climate change isn't dealt with soon.
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