Aerosols are fine particles suspended in the atmosphere, significantly affecting weather and overall climate; they can control the absorption of solar radiation, determining the amount of thermal energy reaching the Earth.
This week, Google X, a subsidiary of Google, announced the launch of a company called "Heritable Agriculture," a startup that relies on data and machine learning and aims to improve how crops are grown.
Extreme heat waves, devastating storms, and prolonged droughts have yet to instill widespread fear of climate change's consequences. However, one additional phenomenon may finally raise alarm: as temperatures climb, rats will multiply at an alarming rate in cities and urban areas, challenging existing population control efforts.
Meta recently signed a deal with the Spanish renewable energy company Zylstra to acquire 595 megawatts of solar power in Texas, just two weeks after signing a separate solar power deal with Engie.
South Africa's reliance on coal for electricity generation is hampering its climate goals due to significant emissions from coal combustion. Notably, sub-Saharan African countries possess immense potential for climate leadership, thanks to their abundant natural resources and renewable energy prospects, as reported by Attaqa, a Washington-based media platform.
A report published by Foreign Policy highlighted that, in the context of the climate crisis, significant shifts have occurred within the commodity trading industry. Commodity traders have become more crucial than ever to markets, regulatory tools, and supply chains that underpin current global climate policies. In fact, industry experts and environmental advocacy groups now argue that the energy transition cannot be achieved without them.
U.S. President Donald Trump is shifting the federal government's climate agenda away from former President Joe Biden's policies, emphasizing a stronger reliance on fossil fuels, as reported by NPR.
Microbes are considered microscopic organisms, not visible to the naked eye, and they are also referred to as "microorganisms." There is an entire science dedicated to them called "Microbiology."
Salmonella is a type of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and animals. It thrives in unsanitary conditions and sewage, causing symptoms such as fever, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and food poisoning, particularly when consuming undercooked meat or egg products.
Around the world, botanical gardens specialize in documenting existing plant species according to the classifications of the plant kingdom. Although they are useful for gathering and preserving different plant species, plants around the world are facing an extinction crisis.
Extreme weather due to climate change has fueled hunger and food insecurity across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, according to a new United Nations report.
Sea level rise is an inevitable consequence of global warming. The Emissions Gap Report 2024 indicates that Earth's average surface temperatures could increase between 2.6 and 3.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, leading to catastrophic outcomes. This temperature rise is expected to accelerate the melting of Earth’s ice caps, causing sea levels to rise.
Lead is one of the naturally occurring elements and has its place in the periodic table. Although it has many useful applications, it can be toxic to humans and cause numerous health risks.
Air conditioning, once considered a luxury, has now become crucial for many, especially those living in forested areas. But why has this shift occurred?
Phoenix City, in the state of Arizona, is on the verge of breaking another record for extreme weather—this time the longest period without rain—as drought conditions worsen across Arizona.
