Tag: Global warming effects
No Region Is Safe: Hurricane Helene’s Devastation and Climate Change Impacts
Communities across the Southeast are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one of the most destructive disasters in the country's history. The devastation spread from Florida's Gulf Coast to southern Appalachia, highlighting the increasing...
The Impact of Hurricane Helene on Climate Resilient Areas
Hurricane Helene has shattered the idea that there are areas immune to climate change, as shown by the damage in Asheville, North Carolina, a supposed climate haven. However, experts say climate is increasingly influencing...
Earth’s 15th Consecutive Record-High Temperature Month
Unprecedented Heat Continues to Plague EarthThe Earth is in the midst of an unprecedented heat streak, with August 2024 marking the 15th consecutive record-high temperature month. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
Securing Our Future in a Hotter and More Dangerous World: A Call to Action
Flying by helicopter over the Greenland ice sheet, the vast expanse of white stretches out beneath me. However, upon closer inspection, I notice bright blue pools dotting the ice, reflecting a startling reality: one...
State of the Climate in 2023: From Dissipating Clouds to Record Drought Areas
The year 2023 has brought about significant changes in the global climate, with record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented environmental impacts. As the State of the Climate report for 2023 reveals, the year was marked by...
Uncovering the Quantum Origins of the Greenhouse Effect
In 1896, a scientist named Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect. This means that every time the concentration of CO2 doubles in the...