AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoWhat would the Earth look like if all the ice melted? The answer is terrifying.upworthy.com - Jisha JosephThis terrifying video shows an accurate depiction of what Earth would look like if the sea level rose by 216 feet when all the ice on the planet …
AvatarResearch Dept.AvatarAvatar2 days agoEU banks under attack over funds to ecosystem wreckersverified_publisherEuronews - By Indrabati LahiriBanks including Santander, BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank are among the financial institutions accused of funding companies destroying …
AvatarResearch Dept.AvatarAvatar3 days agoArchaeologists are now finding microplastics in ancient remainsverified_publisherCNNLondon CNN — Microplastics have been found in historic soil samples for the first time, according to a new study, potentially upending the way archaeological remains are preserved. Researchers found microplastics in soil deposits more than seven meters (23 feet) underground, which were deposited in …
AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoFury erupts after Exxon CEO claims public is to blame for climate crisis: 'If this isn't gaslighting, I don't know what is'thecooldown.com - Susan Elizabeth TurekExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods was lambasted by climate experts after seeming to deflect responsibility for the oil industry's major role in the …
AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 days agoSatellites watch Iceland volcano spew gigantic plume of toxic gas across Europespace.com - By Harry BakerScientists are concerned it could impact the ozone layer. Scientists are tracking a massive plume of toxic gas moving across northern Europe that was …
AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 days agoTide turns: Americans call for action on climate changesierrasun.com - Stephen BohnetA recent nationwide survey of 1,508 Americans conducted by F’inn, a strategic insights firm (https://www.finn-group.com/), has revealed a seismic …
AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoThe water levels at the Panama Canal have reached a critical state — and it could have massive consequencesthecooldown.com - James WrabelOne of the world's most famous waterways is reportedly in trouble.What's happening?The Panama Canal is experiencing its most extreme drought, …
AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoChevron Will Pay Record Fines for Oil Spills in Californiapropublica.org - Janet WilsonThe penalties come after an investigation by The Desert Sun and ProPublica found that companies were profiting from illegal spills and California’s …
AvatarResearch Dept.AvatarAvatar2,000 earthquakes in 1 day off Canada coast suggest the ocean floor is ripping apart, scientists sayLive Science - By Stephanie PappasRecord earthquake activity off the coast of Vancouver Island hints at the birth of new oceanic crust. Almost 2,000 earthquakes rocked a spot off the …
AvatarResearch Dept.AvatarAvatarBrazil heat wave hits record temperatures: Rio at 62°Cverified_publisherDW EnglishBrazil is experiencing a severe heat wave, with Rio de Janeiro recording perceived temperatures reaching a staggering 62 degrees Celsius. This …
AvatarResearch Dept.FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoScientists find profound evidence after drilling deep into centuries-old trees: 'Why study the past?'thecooldown.com - Stephen ProctorBy boring into centuries-old trees across the American West, scientists have been able to study the climate going back to the mid-1500s, and they …
AvatarResearch Dept.AvatarAvatarMexico City is running out of water, forcing many to rationAxiosMexico City neighborhoods are being forced to ration water as the drought-stricken metropolis contends with a water crisis. State of play: Experts say …