Decades have passed since the start of the fight against climate change and the one vital objective remains the same: reducing global warming to 1.5°C higher than it was before the establishment of industries. A very disappointing recent study shows that even if goals this bold are achieved, coastal cities around the globe will still ...
Beneath the shimmering waters of Florida’s Nature Coast lies an ecological treasure one of the last thriving seagrass meadows in the world. While these underwater prairies have vanished at alarming rates globally, a new study reveals that Florida’s northern Gulf Coast has quietly preserved its seagrass ecosystems for thousands of years. Using an unconventional approach ...
In recent years, discussions surrounding climate change have intensified, bringing attention to its far-reaching consequences on the planet’s ecosystems. Among the most pressing concerns is its impact on biodiversity, particularly the accelerating rate of species extinction. The intricate relationship between climate change and species loss reveals both the mechanisms at play and the potential solutions ...
What if the next viral photograph wasn’t just breathtaking, but also a silent alarm for our planet? Across mountains, forests, and melting glaciers, nature photographers do much more than capture beauty—they become frontline witnesses to Earth’s changing story. Their images, sometimes haunting, sometimes hopeful, reveal truths about climate change and conservation that words alone can’t ...
Imagine standing on a windswept British shore, gazing at the familiar tides, only to realize that the creatures beneath those waves are changing before our very eyes. It’s not just warmer summers or stormier winters—climate change is quietly, but dramatically, transforming the very fabric of Britain’s marine world. Fish once found only in southern waters ...
Canals used for irrigation, transportation, and drinking water are becoming killing fields for animals all over the world. From Argentina’s dry plains to Mexico’s wetlands and Spain’s fields, animals are being drowned in these man-made waterways in alarming numbers. And even though the losses are astronomical, the problem continues to go largely unaddressed by policymakers ...
The concept of a fungus transforming people into zombie mind slaves, as seen in The Last of Us, is currently firmly in the world of fantasy. But the premise of the show is not entirely unrealistic. In the real world, fungal infections are becoming increasingly dangerous, with climate change increasing their reach and drug-resistant strains ...
Climate change is an undeniable force that is reshaping ecosystems and habitats across the globe. The rapid changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and sea levels are creating challenging environments for countless species. As these conditions become more extreme, species are being compelled to adapt to survive. This article delves into how species are forced to ...
Britain’s ecosystems are under siege not by an invading army, but by silent, creeping threats that could reshape its biodiversity within a decade. A new expert-led report has identified 145 non-native species lurking on the horizon, with 20 posing the highest risk to native wildlife, infrastructure, and even human health. From ravenous salmon to tree-destroying ...
Every year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists resets the Doomsday Clock—a stark, metaphorical measure of humanity’s proximity to self-destruction. At its conception in 1947, it was set at 7 minutes to midnight. Seventy-six years later, in 2023, it had run down to a mere 90 seconds left. Now, it has moved forward yet again: ...
Suhail Ahmed
Suhail Ahmed
