Tag: global warming

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time

Three specimens of mosquitoes found in Iceland—previously one of the few places in the world without the insects.

Whale and Dolphin migrations disrupted by climate change

Rising ocean temperatures, heatwaves and dwindling prey are forcing marine mammals into new and more dangerous waters, scientists warn.

The origin of Trump’s Green New Scam catchphrase

The slogan, Green New Scam, may sound like a joke, but it’s part of a broader campaign to undermine public…

Fossil Fuel Ties of Dozens of Trump Admin Hires in Energy Policy Roles

Public Citizen and the Revolving Door Project found 43 fossil-fuel industry insiders among nominees and appointees to agencies charged with…

Despite Trump’s best efforts to suppress it, climate science is still online

Hundreds of scientists worldwide are collaborating to combat misinformation by making accurate climate information widely available to the public.

Trump DOJ seeks to kill Vermont law that makes Big Oil pay for climate harm

The Justice Department asked a judge to shut down the Climate Superfund Act that requires major polluters to pay for…

Climate Change Spreading Deadly Disease Carried by Bats—the Nipah virus—75% of People Infected Won’t Survive

A vaccine in development may slow the spread of Nipah virus, which kills up to 75 percent of the people…

Researcher Who Wrote Book on How Solar Got Cheap Back to Assess the Present

With an updated edition of his 2019 book, Greg Nemet looks at global progress and puts U.S. obstacles in perspective.

Chiquita Canyon Landfill: The Noxious Waste Dump Next Door

L.A. County’s Chiquita Canyon Landfill has spewed high levels of toxic gases and climate super-pollutants for years. Yet local residents’…

Trump’s Support of Coal Plants Could Cost Americans Billions

Keeping retiring coal plants online could prove expensive, the analysis backed by environmental groups said.

Acceleration of Warming: Temperatures and Carbon Emissions Continue to Rise

An acceleration of warming that started in 2023 continued through 2024, according to the latest annual climate assessment by the…

Scientists Discover Cause of Starfish Die-Offs

Outbreaks from ocean pathogens, like the one that caused the Starfish die-offs, are more common in overheated waters and can…