Rising temperatures due to climate change are putting tropical forests in jeopardy, with consequences for carbon capture and cooling.
Category: Climate Risk
When Strong El Niño Mixes with Climate Change
Climate change exacerbates the looming El Niño threat, and experts call for global readiness measures in the face of this combined challenge.
Climate Change Threatens Humans Beyond Livable Conditions
Climate change has a human cost. Find out how rising temperatures are pushing billions of people beyond livable conditions.
World Water Maps Reveals 22 Critical Water Scarcity Hotspots Worldwide
The World Water Map reveals critical water scarcity hotspots. Explore how climate change worsens drought and groundwater depletion.
Climate Change May Have Worsened Libya’s Storm Daniel
A study reveals how human-induced climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the deadly storm that struck Libya this year.
Record-Low Sea Ice in Antarctica Sparks Climate Change Concern
Antarctica's sea ice is disappearing at an alarming rate - a climate crisis in the making. Learn the causes and consequences of this event.
Climate Adaptation Could Reduce Impacts of Vector-borne Diseases
As climate change advances, so do vector-borne diseases. Discover why climate adaptation efforts are essential to combat this threat.
New Zealand’s Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment 2023 Report
Read about the 2023 National Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment, a resource for understanding New Zealand's lifeline infrastructure.
How Climate Change Is Transforming California’s Waves
From calm seas to a rising fury—explore the transformation of California's waves due to climate change, impacting coastal ecosystems.
How Simultaneous Crop Failures Threaten Global Food Security
Uncover the looming crisis of crop failures in the world's breadbasket and the pressing need for climate and agriculture research.