Ruins of a Long-Sunken Greek Village Emerge as Drought Saps a Vital Reservoir
The resurfacing of Kallio, a village submerged in the 1970s to create the Lake Mornos reservoir, serves as a stark reminder of the growing environmental crises faced by southern Europe. As drought conditions intensify due to climate change, the once-hidden ruins are now visible, bearing ...
All of Antarctica’s Plant Life Is Mapped for the First Time and Shows Growing Vegetation Amid Climate Change
Antarctica, often envisioned as a frozen wasteland, harbors more plant life than previously realized. The first-ever comprehensive mapping of the continent’s vegetation, using satellite imagery, has revealed around 45 square kilometers of photosynthetic life, primarily moss, ...
Antarctica Faces 50-Degree Temperature Increase Amid Persisting Heat Wave
Antarctica is facing an alarming climatic anomaly, as temperatures have surged up to 50°F above average amid a persistent heat wave that began in mid-July. This near-record-breaking event is the second heat wave in the past two years, occurring despite the continent being in the ...
Shocking Photos Taken 15 Years Apart Show How Much Swiss Glacier Has Melted
High in the Swiss Alps, the Rhone Glacier has long been a majestic and vital feature of the landscape, serving as the source of the Rhone River and contributing to the waters of Lake Geneva. Despite its slow retreat since the Ice Age, the rapid acceleration of its melting in recent ...
Scientists Discover That Climate Change Is Causing Longer Days
Scientists have discovered that climate change is causing longer days by slightly slowing down Earth’s rotation. This effect, although minuscule and measured in milliseconds, is attributed to the melting of glaciers, which redistributes mass from polar ice caps to the equator ...
Alaska’s Rivers Are Turning Orange and Can Be Seen From Space
Alaska is renowned for its pristine wilderness, characterized by majestic mountains, dense forests, and an extensive network of rivers. However, this natural beauty has recently been marred by an alarming phenomenon: the transformation of some rivers into a murky, rusty orange hue. ...
Arctic Polar Vortex Is Now Spinning in the Wrong Direction and Could Impact Global Weather
The Arctic polar vortex, a colossal ocean current characterized by its clockwise flow and wind speeds reaching up to 155 miles per hour, has been a subject of increasing concern due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. Over the past few years, this natural phenomenon has ...
Enormous Solar Farm Will Replace Former Coal Plant in Pennsylvania
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources marks a pivotal moment in our fight against climate change, and Pennsylvania’s forthcoming Mineral Basin Solar Project stands as a testament to this shift. As the remnants of the Homer City Generating Station, a once-mighty ...
8,000-Year-Old Patagonia Cave Art Illuminates Ancient Climate Change
The discovery of 8,200-year-old cave art in Patagonia’s Cueva Huenul 1 (CH1) in South America has shed light on ancient human activities and the environmental conditions they faced. The 895 paintings found in the cave, along with artifacts like shell beads, decorated animal ...
