February breaks temperature records for the 9th month in a row

Globally, December, January and February came in at 0.78C above average. But the last three months are part of a much bigger climate change picture.

COVID pandemic had shaved 1.6 years from global life expectancy

In a stunning reversal of decades of progress, global life expectancy at birth fell 1.6 years from 2019 to 2021, with 16 million of 131 million total deaths in 2020 and 2021 directly or indirectly attributable to COVID-19.

Significant glacial retreat in West Antarctica

A new study suggests that the significant glacial retreat of two glaciers on the west coast of Antarctica began in the 19404's, likely spurred by climate change.

Climate change has increased premature birth risk by 60%

Very high increase in premature births and severe health outcomes children face due to the impacts of extreme climate change.

1 billion people will be obese by 2030

Obesity rates around the world are soaring and governments are failing to tackle the issue as a systemic problem, health campaigners warn.

Study Finds Microplastics in Every Human Placenta

The scientists used a new analytical tool to measure microplastics present in human placentas, finding the tiny pollutants in all 62 of the placenta samples tested with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 790 micrograms per gram of tissue.

Cars in Australia Are Emitting Way More CO2 Than Elsewhere

Australian passenger vehicles are emitting 50% more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than the average of the world's major markets. And the real-world situation is even worse than official figures show.

Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?

Hundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60 percent of the average adult's diet and nearly 70 percent of children's diets.

A Collapse of the Amazon Could Be Coming ‘Faster Than We Thought’

A new study weighed a range of threats and variables in an effort to map out where the rainforest is most vulnerable.

Huge Google Project to Unmask Worst Methane Polluters Now Ready

A satellite that measures methane leaks from oil and gas companies is set to start circulating the Earth 15 times a day next month.

Air Pollution and Suicide Risk: An Underestimated Public Health Concern

Emerging research is shedding light on a startling connection between air pollution and suicide rates, underscoring the far-reaching effects of environmental pollutants on mental health. 

Greenland ice loss is causing the island to literally rise up

In a crazy demonstration of just how little Greenland cares about following the laws of physics, the large island is rising out of the sea. The rise is fueled by Greenland’s ongoing ice loss, which continues to melt as global temperatures rise.

Ocean system that moves heat gets closer to collapse

An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before.

One in 10 premature births linked to plastic chemicals

One in 10 premature births in the U.S. have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said.

Stronger hurricanes require new Category 6

Currently, the scale ranks hurricanes from 1 to 5. Now some researchers are now calling for a category 6 to be added because of the changing Earth.