Studies show extreme heat reduces cognition, worsens mental health, and raises deaths—especially among the vulnerable
Category: Climate Change
How Built Environments Contribute and Mitigate Urban Heat Island
Learn how cities worldwide mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect through the use of reflective surfaces, green spaces, and innovative design.
Forest Fires Push Carbon Sequestration to 20-Year Low
Global Forest Watch highlights a dramatic decline in carbon sequestration as wildfires and deforestation weaken the world’s forests.
How Human Activities Affect the Seasons and Climate Patterns
Learn why traditional seasons are no longer predictable and how human-driven changes are creating new rhythms across the planet.
Climate Change Threatens French Alps Village’s Future
Climate change is accelerating glacier melt in the Alps, leaving one French village at serious risk of flooding.
ICJ Rules on Climate Change Obligations—A Turning Point?
The ICJ ruled that states are legally obliged to act on climate change. Discover what this landmark opinion means for future generations.
Climate Change, Air Pollution, and the Drying of Southwest America
Discover how climate change and air pollution are reshaping rainfall patterns, fueling persistent drought across the Southwestern US.
What Crossing the 1.5°C Limit Means for the Planet’s Future
Scientists warn we are crossing the 1.5°C warming limit. Here’s what the latest research reveals and what it means for our future.
What India Really Thinks About Climate Change
A national survey reveals how Indians view climate change—showing deep concern for extreme weather, but uneven knowledge across regions.
Eelgrass Cultivation as a Sustainable Climate Adaptation Solution
A tiny underwater grain may hold big promise. Learn how eelgrass is emerging as a sustainable food and climate adaptation strategy.