Plastic, chemical pollution beyond planet’s limit
The torrent of man-made chemical and plastic waste worldwide has massively exceeded limits safe for humanity or the planet, and…
Environment
Ice Sheet Melting Is Perfectly in Line With The Worst-Case Scenario
The ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, repositories of enough frozen water to boost sea levels by 65 metres, are…
What is the point on the Earth’s surface farthest from the center of our planet?
Very intuitively we might think that this point coincides with the top of a mountain, but determining which mountain is…
How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect global food security?
As the director of freeastroscience.com, it is my responsibility to shine a light on the pressing issues that affect our…
Hot poles: Antarctica, Arctic 40 degrees Celsius above normal
Earth’s poles are undergoing simultaneous freakish extreme heat with parts of Antarctica more than 70 degrees (40 degrees Celsius) warmer…
Paris Agreement Climate Limits Still Catastrophic for Coral Reefs
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will still be catastrophic for coral reefs, new research suggests. Scientists led…
Flowers in The UK Are Blooming a Whole Month Earlier
For centuries, British flowers have been blooming like clockwork. A few months into spring, sometime around May or June, the…
Impact of Climate Change on Key Global Crops: Coffee, Cashews, and Avocados
Have you ever imagined a world where your daily cup of coffee becomes a rare luxury? According to recent studies,…
Climate Change Could Open Up ‘Rivers in The Sky’ Over East Asia
We know that the climate crisis is already having a profound effect on global weather systems, altering temperatures, rainfall, wind…
Air pollution significantly reduces pollination by confusing butterflies and bees
Common air pollutants from both urban and rural environments may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them…