Tag Archives: global warming
Lizards Face Mass Extinction Due To Climate Change
As the global temperature increases, scientists fear that dozens of species of lizards could become extinct in the next 50 years. Lizards with viviparous reproduction, which means that the mothers give birth to live young, as opposed to laying eggs, are at risk. Once species evolve to this type of reproduction, the process is irreversible and they are restricted to … [ Read more ]
Climate Change Will Open Arctic Shipping Route
Climate change could lead to the creation of the first trans-Arctic shipping route ever. The effects of global warming have melted large amounts of sea ice, thus opening up a direct course during the Arctic’s late summer, in the month of September. Scientists believe that by the middle of the 21st century, ships will be able to navigate Arctic areas … [ Read more ]
Global Warming Drastically Increased Monthly Heat Records
A new study on climate change reports that there are now five times as many record-breaking hot months in various climates around the world. Some parts of Europe, Africa and Southern Asia are experiencing an average increase in monthly temperatures that is ten times as great. The data provided by NASA spanned over 13o years and 12,000 grid points from … [ Read more ]
Can Sea Otters Reverse Global Warming?
A new study from the University of California at Santa Cruz reports that sea otters can help to stop global warming by keeping CO2 emissions in check. Growing carbon dioxide emissions are a major cause of global warming. Sea otters feed on sea urchins, which typically eat kelp. However, kelp absorbs huge amounts of carbon dioxide. Thus, if sea otters … [ Read more ]
Global Warming Might Not Be So Bad For Biodiversity
A new study is changing the way we think about the effect of global warming on species biodiversity. A team of scientists from the United Kingdom has analyzed the fossil record dating back 540 million years ago. Their findings suggest that species will not die out due to habitat change or loss, but instead, biodiversity will actually increase as a … [ Read more ]
Shading Earth To Protect Us From Climate Change?
Scientists are examining the possibility of using solar radiation management (SRM) techniques to protect the Earth from the amount of sunlight hitting our planet. Materials would be transported to the stratosphere to provide shading of the Earth. This high tech solution is being considered both feasible and cost effective. But, it does nothing to reduce greenhouse gases or ocean acidification, … [ Read more ]
Heatwaves Headed To California Coasts
Heatwaves in California are growing in duration and intensity. Coastal areas are experiencing higher humidity, higher temperatures at night and greater expression of heat by the beaches. The implications for this trend are huge in that many residents are unaccustomed to the heat and may suffer from heat-related illnesses and many homes may need to install air conditioners, thus leading … [ Read more ]
Levels of Ice In Arctic Ocean At All-Time Low
A satellite has been monitoring the ice levels in the Arctic since 1979. This week, scientists revealed that the levels of ice in that area are the lowest they have seen since they began observation. The ice content has decreased by 1 million square miles, or the size of Alaska and Texas combined. Ancient ice has been broken into … [ Read more ]
How Ocean Currents Affect Global Climate
A Florida State University professor has analyzed huge amounts of ocean circulation data to determine how currents affect global climate. The current theory surmises that the seas work in tandem with the atmosphere to maintain a balance of heat on the planet. The oceans warm up near the tropics, but stay colder near the North and South Poles. The warm … [ Read more ]
Sea Life Experiencing “Major Shock”
Scientists warn that sea life in all of our oceans is threatened by ocean acidification, climate change, large scale pollution, loss of habitat and increased specie extinction from commercial fishing. They explain that our oceans went through a mass extinction, called the ‘Great Death’ 250 million years ago. The problem is that now, human factors are accelerating the perilous … [ Read more ]
