Earth Will Exceed 1.5 Degrees Celsius of Warming This Year – Scientific American
This year won’t just be the hottest on record—it could be the first to surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Paris climate accord aims to keep warming below that level when looking over multiple years…
How the Himalayas Changed the World – PBS Eons
The rise of the Himalayas affected more than just the immediate area. Turns out, we may have them to thank for everything from the rise of giant flightless birds in Madagascar; to the disappearance of plants from Antarctica; to the expansion of the great grasslands of North America, and more…
Interactive | Growing Up In Climate Chaos – the New York Times
When you’re a teenager, everything can feel like a crisis. But for these teenagers living in areas around the world affected by climate change, the sense of growing crisis is real — not in some hazy future but today, disrupting their adolescence in ways both large and small….
Hawaii homeowner hired security to kick people off Kauai beach – SFGate
“We deeply apologize, and want to reassure our neighbors that it won’t happen again. As a fourth-generation local family, we have deep respect for the land and our community,”…
This coastal tribe has a radical vision for fighting sea-level rise in the Hamptons – Vox
Next to some of the priciest real estate in the world, the Shinnecock Nation refuses to merely retreat from its vulnerable shoreline…
‘The sea came in and took it all away’: the Colombian beach resort facing a ‘public calamity’ – the Guardian
In the past 10 years, Palomino’s coastline has receded between 47 and 50 metres, threatening the livelihoods of restaurateurs, hoteliers and all those who work in the resort…
After Helene and Milton, residents of Casey Key question its future – the Washington Post
Two back-to-back destructive storms make some ponder the burden of the barrier island’s beauty. Will they rebuild again or give in to climate change?..
He bought his dream home. In 10 years, it could fall into the ocean – the Washington Post
David Moot secured a three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean for just under $400,000 — but its days are numbered…
Climate Change Made Hurricane Milton Stronger, With Heavier Rain, Scientists Conclude – Inside Climate News
A rapid analysis of rainfall trends and Gulf of Mexico temperatures shows many similarities to Hurricane Helene less than two weeks earlier…