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Feb172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Earth Surpasses 1.5°C Warming Threshold in 2024, Entering Era of Sustained Global Heat

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In 2024, the average annual global temperature anomaly officially surpassed the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold, marking a significant milestone in the planet’s long-term warming trend. Climate change researchers now suggest that the world has entered a phase of sustained warming, with drastic implications for global ecosystems and societies. The temperature limit of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels set as a target by the Paris Agreement in 2015 was originally intended to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. However, almost every month in recent years has individually surpassed this threshold, signaling that the goal is now nearly impossible to meet. Data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) revealed that the average global temperature in 2024 reached appr...

Nov212024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Century of Climate Change From Discovery to Critical Decisions

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In September 1933, American meteorologist Joseph Kincer posed a now-crucial question: Is the climate changing? This query marked the beginning of modern efforts to understand humanity’s impact on the planet’s climate. By examining global temperature trends, Kincer concluded the world was warming, though he did not propose a cause. Five years later, in 1938, British engineer Guy Callendar attributed a 0.3°C rise in land temperatures over 50 years to increased carbon dioxide emissions from burning coal. This built upon earlier theories of the greenhouse effect, laying the groundwork for understanding human-driven climate change. Accelerating Warming Today, global climate monitoring relies on a sophisticated network of weather stations, satellites, and forecast models that track chan...

Nov142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

World Edges Closer to Climate Crisis as 1.5°C Warming Threshold Is Set to Be Surpassed

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Baku, Azerbaijan – The world is on track to mark 2024 as the first full year of 1.5°C global warming above pre-industrial levels, according to data presented at the United Nations’ COP29 climate summit. Recent analyses from Copernicus, Berkeley Earth, and the UK Met Office underscore this troubling milestone, with average temperatures this year setting new records and surpassing last year’s high of 0.6°C above the 1991-2020 average. Despite the recent El Niño event contributing to temperature increases earlier this year, the excessive heat has endured well after its dissipation. This persistence signals a new climate reality, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warning of increasing natural disasters as a direct result of fossil fuel emissions. “Record-breaking rainfall,...

Oct82024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Shows Tenfold Increase in 40 Years Massive Surge in Antarctic Vegetation as Climate Change Accelerates

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The Antarctic Peninsula long considered one of the most isolated and inhospitable regions on Earth, is experiencing a dramatic transformation as a result of climate change. A new study has revealed that vegetation cover in the area has increased more than tenfold over the past four decades, with satellite data showing a surge from less than one square kilometer in 1986 to nearly 12 square kilometers by 2021. Published in Nature Geoscience, the research, conducted by the universities of Exeter and Hertfordshire, along with the British Antarctic Survey, highlights the significant acceleration of this "greening" process. Between 2016 and 2021, the expansion rate surged by over 30%, with vegetation spreading by more than 400,000 square meters annually. The extreme warming in the polar regio...

Aug152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global warming has consistently toppled records for warm global average temperatures in recent decades: Recent Study Reveals

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The 13-month streak of record-breaking global temperatures has come to an end, with July 2024 seeing a slight cooling compared to July 2023, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. From June 2023 until June 2024, both air and ocean surface water temperatures were on average a quarter of a degree Celsius higher than previous records, a significant jump that highlights the ongoing threat of climate change. Global Warming Behind Record Heat The recent streak was driven largely by climate change, primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels. July 2024 was still 1.48°C warmer than the pre-industrial average for the month, with about 1.3°C of that increase attributable to long-term global warming. The warmest global air temperature recorded during this period was in Dec...

Jul112024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Less than a Month into Summer 2024 Vast Majority of U.S. Population Experiences Extreme Heat Wave

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Less than a month into summer 2024, an extreme heat wave has already gripped the vast majority of the U.S. population. Millions found themselves under heat warnings across the western U.S. in early July, while the eastern regions suffered through oppressive, humid conditions. On July 7, Death Valley hit a perilous 129 degrees Fahrenheit (53.9 C), a day after a motorcyclist succumbed to heat exposure there. Las Vegas shattered its all-time heat record with a scorching 120 F (48.9 C). In California, a series of over-100-degree days parched the landscape, igniting wildfires, while Oregon reported multiple suspected heat-related deaths. Heat Waves Sweeping the Globe Extreme heat is not confined to the U.S. In 2024, countries around the world have experienced unprecedented temperatures...

Jun282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Iceland’s Ongoing Volcanic Eruptions Pose Long Term Threats, Researchers Warn

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Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is facing ongoing volcanic eruptions that could persist for years to decades, jeopardizing the region's densely populated areas and critical infrastructure, according to researchers studying local earthquake and geochemical data. The series of eight eruptions since 2021 have prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency in this southwestern region, which houses 70 percent of Iceland's population, its sole international airport, and multiple geothermal power plants. The latest eruptions in May and June forced evacuations, including from the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, highlighting the volatility of the situation. Despite Iceland's volcanic activity being linked to its location atop a hot spot, the Reykjanes Peninsula had remained dormant fo...

Jun152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Huge Success for Ozone Layer: Scientists Hail Rapid Decline in Harmful Gases, Thanks to Montreal Protocol

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Scientists said on Tuesday that international efforts to protect the ozone layer had been a "huge success" after they revealed that the harmful gas in the atmosphere is declining faster than previously thought. The Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, aims to detect ozone-depleting substances found mainly in refrigerants, air conditioners, and aerosol sprays. New research has found that atmospheric levels of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), harmful gases that cause holes in the ozone layer, will rise in 2021—five years earlier than predicted. "This is a big achievement. We can see that things are going in the right direction," the lead author of the study, Luke Western, from the from the University of Bristol in England, told AFP. The most harmful CFCs were phased out in 2010 to...

Jun142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

NASA Confirms Disturbing Climate Milestone: 12 Consecutive Months of Record High Temperatures

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Understanding the current climate crisis isn't just about grasping complex variables it's about confronting stark facts. Here's one that should grab attention: every single month over the past year has set a new global temperature record for that month. NASA's latest data for May 2024 continues a worrying trend of record-breaking temperatures observed since June 2023. April, March, February, and January all saw unprecedented highs, following a similar pattern throughout 2023, from June to December. "This streak is unprecedented in our records and signals a deepening climate crisis," states NASA administrator Bill Nelson. "Communities worldwide, from Arizona to California to Nevada, are experiencing extreme heat at levels never before seen." Clear Alarming Trend The graph depict...

Jun52024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Human Activities Driving Record Levels of Global Warming, Study Finds

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Human activities are accelerating global warming at unprecedented rates, leading to a temperature rise of 1.19 degrees Celsius between 2014 and 2023, according to new research by over 50 leading international scientists. This marks an increase from the 1.14 degrees Celsius observed between 2013 and 2022, as revealed by the second annual Indicators of Global Climate Change report, spearheaded by the University of Leeds, UK. The study highlights that global warming induced by human actions is progressing at 0.26 degrees Celsius per decade, the fastest rate since record-keeping began. "Our analysis shows that the level of global warming caused by human action has continued to increase over the past year, even though climate action has slowed the rise in greenhouse gas emissions," stated Pr...