The Australian bushfires could be just a taste of what’s to come, according to scientists who claim that human-induced climate change is fuelling wildfires. The current bushfires across Australia, which have so far killed 24 people and at least a billion animals, according to estimates, will become ‘normal’ conditions, the scientists claim. ‘The average temperature in … Read more
Climate change is melting ancient glaciers and could release 15,000-year-old viruses in devastating ‘worst-case scenario’ Scientists found 33 viruses in two ice cores taken from a Tibetan plateau glacier Twenty-eight of the viruses are unknown to science and not seen before Scientists warn that ancient viruses are likely to be released as glaciers melt By … Read more
Crop yields in Britain will PLUMMET if climate change causes vital ocean currents from the tropics to collapse resulting in a temperature drop of 6°F and reduced rainfall The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation brings heat from the tropics This makes Great Britain warmer and wetter than it would otherwise be The collapse of this key … Read more
A special issue of Nature has published a series of studies looking at how monitoring Antarctica from space is providing crucial insights into its response to a warming climate. Here are their key findings: Three trillion tonnes of ice has been lost from Antarctica since 1992 The Antarctic Ice Sheet lost around three trillion tonnes … Read more
Critics’ Choice Association plans plant-based menu for upcoming award show … after Joaquin Phoenix commends Golden Globes for breaking tradition with similar move Move made to ‘shine a light on sustainability and … climate crisis’ Baja Fresh, The Counter, Pinkberry and Cold Stone Creamery will cater Golden Globes menu was plant-based after Joaquin Phoenix pushed … Read more
Plant life is starting to become more abundant higher up Mount Everest, according to a new study, and it’s very likely due to global warming. British scientists used 25 years of NASA satellite data to measure increases in vegetation that is able to grow underneath snow – known as subnival vegetation. The University of Exeter … Read more
Ancient marine fossils reveal how rising sea levels trapped carbon in the oceans preventing extinction-level global warming 14 million years ago Fossil records suggest high levels of carbon was captured in ocean sediment Significant volcanic activity had previously led to extinction level events However, 14 million years ago the oceans were full of life during … Read more
Last year was officially the second hottest year ever recorded, shocking figures reveal. Data from European scientists at Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) also shows 2019 was the warmest ever in Europe, as many regions suffered heatwaves and drought. The data confirms the worst forecasts from previous research at the end of last year, which … Read more
Vicky Pattison has been criticised for trying to raise awareness of the Australian bushfires just hours before she discussed which long-haul holidays she wanted to go on in 2020. The reality star, 32, took to Instagram and asked her followers to donate to the cause which has seen the deaths of 25 people and displaced … Read more
He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with worldwide sales of more than 80million records… and it turns out he’s a bit of a catch, as well. Meat Loaf, 72, told MailOnline he’s always been able to get the best looking women, even when he was a ‘fat motherf****’, (his words). … Read more
Canadian scientists want to plant a billion new trees by 2028 using a network of drones that shoot out seed pods that grow ‘flash forests’ A new Canadian plan will use drones to plant trees to fight climate change The group’s drones can plant up to one seed a second for one-fifth the cost The … Read more
Deep roots allow cone-bearing trees — or ‘conifers’ — to survive for up to five years of droughts by tapping into groundwater, computer models revealed. Findings from the US-led study help resolve a classic question for botanists — do trees survive dry spells by relying on deep existing roots, or by growing new ones? The … Read more
North Atlantic Current responsible for north-western Europe’s mild climate could temporarily STOP within the next century, scientists warn Meltwater from Greenland and excessive rainfall could disrupt natural current Flow of warm water from the tropics keeps northern Europe relatively warm The team found a 15 percent likelihood of a temporary change in the current in 100 … Read more