Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands

Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands

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A massive coral, thought to be the largest ever recorded, has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, drawing global attention to its size and environmental significance. The coral, which extends about 111 feet across and 104 feet in length, spans an area comparable to two basketball courts and…

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

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A recent study by the University of California, Santa Barbara has identified four policies that could reduce plastic waste pollution globally by over 90 percent and cut associated carbon emissions by nearly a third by 2050. The findings highlight a comprehensive approach involving increased recycled content, a cap on plastic…

Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know

Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Global carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion have reached an unprecedented peak in 2024, with the Global Carbon Project reporting a projected 37.4 billion tonnes of fossil CO2 emissions, a 0.8% increase from 2023. The report underscores an urgent call for emissions reduction as the world’s annual output of CO2…

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

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A novel strain of cyanobacteria, informally called “Chonkus,” has been identified in hydrothermal waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island, sparking interest for its potential in carbon capture. Discovered during a marine study aimed at collecting water samples from the shallow volcanic vents of Vulcano, this large cyanobacteria, formally designated as strain…

Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study

Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study

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A recent study led by Dr Alexander Farnsworth, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, warns that extreme global temperatures could eventually drive mammals, including humans, towards extinction. This research, published in Nature Geoscience, anticipates a distant yet dramatic future for Earth in which the continents merge to…

Thawing Permafrost Releases Greenhouse Gases, Contributing to Global Warming

Thawing Permafrost Releases Greenhouse Gases, Contributing to Global Warming

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Rresearch has highlighted the significant role of thawing permafrost in contributing to global warming. A study co-authored by NASA scientists sheds light on the release of greenhouse gases from the Arctic region, where vast amounts of carbon have been stored for thousands of years. Permafrost is ground that remains frozen…

Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier

Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier

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In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier, known for its fast-paced retreat and frequent iceberg calving, revealed more than its icy edge. This time, unusual atmospheric activity brought attention to the skies above Antarctica’s West Antarctic Ice Sheet. On October 10, the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on NASA’s Landsat 8 captured…

Growing New Forests in Mexico Could Help Protect Oyamel Forests and Monarch Butterflies

Growing New Forests in Mexico Could Help Protect Oyamel Forests and Monarch Butterflies

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Climate change poses a significant threat to the oyamel fir forests in central Mexico, the crucial winter habitat for millions of migrating monarch butterflies. Recent research indicates that these forests may vanish by 2090. To counter this, scientists have initiated an experiment to cultivate new oyamel fir trees (Abies religiosa)…