Primitive climate models dating back to as early as the 1970s have turned out to be largely accurate, rebutting the long-running doubts of sceptics, a study has found. Experts assessed 17 old models — including one that brought the issue of climate change to public light — to see how accurate their temperature predictions were. … Read more
Climate shock as Victoria Falls DRY UP: Iconic waterfalls normally so powerful they can be heard eight miles away are reduced to a trickle by lowest flow in 25 years Victoria Falls, which lies between Zambia and Zimbabwe, have almost completely dried up after the drought The once powerful stream of foamy wash which roared … Read more
Years ago in a satirical spirit, I suggested that ecologists, Guardian columnists and BBC environment reporters (sorry, ‘analysts’) were elevating theories about climate change to the status of religious truths, to be questioned on pain of punishment for heresy. I pictured these eco-maniacal faithful at prayer meetings of their sect, chanting in unison a rewritten version … Read more
Rising temperatures caused by global warming could cause the amount of arsenic in rice to triple by the end of the century, a new study warns. The toxic chemical gathers naturally in the crop, and research has now proved that rising temperatures increase its presence in the grain. Arsenic can cause significant health problems and … Read more
Arctic has warmed up by 1.35 degrees Fahrenheit in just a decade – the same temperature increase that the rest of the planet has experienced in 137 YEARS, study claims The Arctic has warmed 1.35°F (around 0.75°C) in the last 10 years, scientists say The temperature rise is more than the whole of the Earth … Read more
From an emotional Theresa May announcing her resignation as Prime Minister to devastating damage caused by Storm Dorian in the Bahamas and haunting images of the civil war in Syria, AFP has published a selection of its best and most poignant photos of the year. The spectacular images capture the historic events that shaped 2019 … Read more
Last month was the joint hottest November on record – on a par with temperatures seen in 2015 and 2016, data from EU’s Earth observation programme shows Last month was the joint hottest November along with 2015 and 2016 November 2019 was the sixth consecutive month to approach or break a record The EU climate … Read more
Britons should EAT grey squirrels to keep population down and stop them killing trees, says Forestry Commission boss Sir Harry Studholme said growing more trees is vital to curb climate change But Sir Harry said it was being hindered by the grey squirrel which strip bark He said if other control measures fail we should cull … Read more
Third case of dengue fever confirmed in Miami – as report reveals cases of the rare disease are on the rise ‘due to climate change’ The first case was confirmed in March and the other two cases both this month Officials released a high risk health alert on Friday warning Florida residents to protect themselves … Read more
Dengue fever to spread in the US, Africa and even the Mediterranean as ‘climate change and population growth put SIX BILLION people in danger zones by 2080’ Researchers in the UK and US made the predictions in a scientific paper They calculated which regions would become suitable for Aedes mosquitoes The blood-sucking bugs can spread … Read more
Bill Nye warns ‘the planet’s on f***ing fire’ as he calls on viewers to address the climate change ‘crisis,’ in profanity-laden tirade on HBO’s Last Week Tonight TV personality, Bill Nye, had some tough words about mitigating climate change On ‘Last Week Tonight’ Nye proclaimed the ‘planet’s on f***ing fire’ Nye’s comments were designed for laughs, … Read more