How Close Are the Planet’s Climate Tipping Points? – the New York Times
Earth’s warming could trigger sweeping changes in the natural world that would be hard, if not impossible, to reverse…
Antarctic temperatures soar 50 degrees above norm in long-lasting heat wave – the Washington Post
This historic warm spell in East Antarctica is an ominous example of the temperature spikes this polar climate could experience more of in a warming world…
For Seals, Big Hearts Mean Big Dives – Hakai Institute
An enlarged aorta enables seals to dive for longer durations…
In the South, Sea Level Rise Accelerates at Some of the Most Extreme Rates on Earth – Inside Climate News
The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures like the Resilient Florida program…
Earth broke all-time heat record two days in a row, scientists say – the Washington Post
Global temperatures Monday were highest ever observed — breaking a record set only 24 hours earlier….
The MAGA Plan to End Free Weather Reports – the Atlantic
Project 2025 would all but dissolve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Is there a wrong way to talk about climate change? – Grist Magazine
In a provocative new book, Genevieve Guenther argues that too many conversations are happening on the fossil fuel industry’s terms….
Long Story Shorts: How Does Fish Poop Keep Our World in Balance? – Hakai Institute
You might be asking yourself, What does fish poop have to do with the health of the ocean and our planet? Well, gross or not, that fish poop plays a big role in something called the carbon cycle. Watch this video to find out—then think about everything else that goes number two in the deep blue and you’ll see how all that poop can help keep the Earth in balance…
New Reads for Coastal Kids Are Packed with Fun and Facts – Hakai Magazine
These 10 coastal-themed books deliver more than pretty pictures…