Deadly heatwaves to persist for 1,000 years post-net zero
Deadly heatwaves to last 1,000 years, even post-net zero.
Topic
Climate
A collection of 20 issues
Unilateral decarbonization pays off for large economies
Large economies like the US and EU can benefit financially from reducing greenhouse gas emissions independently.
U.S. climate shifts: Northeast loses freezing weeks, Southwest gains heat stress
Study finds Northeast U.S. loses freezing weeks, Southwest gains heat stress periods over 45 years.
Thwaites Ice Shelf disintegration detailed in new study
New study reveals how Thwaites Ice Shelf has disintegrated over two decades, highlighting feedback mechanisms accelerating ice loss.
Oldest ice on Earth discovered in Antarctica.
Scientists find 6-million-year-old ice in Antarctica, offering a glimpse into Earth's past climate.
Climate change harms Canadian teens' mental health
Over a third of Canadian teens say climate change affects their mental health.
Timing of emissions cuts critical to avoid irreversible ice melt, study warns.
Delaying CO2 emissions cuts beyond 2050 could lock in irreversible ice melt and sea-level rise, per a new study.
2024 Amazon fires released record CO₂ emissions
2024 Amazon fires released 791 million tons of CO₂, signaling severe ecosystem collapse.
Deforestation increases flood risk by up to 700%
New research shows deforestation can significantly increase flood risk.
Schizophrenia patients hit hard by B.C. heat dome
Schizophrenia patients faced higher mortality during B.C.'s 2021 heat dome.