On 13 January 2021, 17 top scientists published a warning in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science, pointing out that the world is on track for a “ghostly future of mass extinction, declining health, climate-disruption upheavals, and resource conflicts this century.” This article is signed by ecologists, biologists, and sustainability experts from the United States, … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Ghastly Future for Earth, Top Scientists Warn
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The 2019 Extreme Heatwaves in Europe As an Indicator of Unprecedented Global Warming
Since late June 2019, Europe are experiencing extreme heat. Spain, France and Italy have suffered through several intense heatwaves, with temperatures exceeding 40.0°C in many areas. The highest ever temperature was recorded in France at 46.0°C. The heatwaves in Spain have also triggered the biggest wildfires in 20 years. Countries such as Germany, Poland, and the Czech … [Read more...] about The 2019 Extreme Heatwaves in Europe As an Indicator of Unprecedented Global Warming
Key Facts and Statistics About Climate Change on Earth
Nowadays, global warming has become a major environmental concern that has drawn public attention worldwide. To better understand the extent of the issue, a summary of key facts and statistics about climate change, complied from international reports, is present here. … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics About Climate Change on Earth
2018 Was the Hottest Year in Europe and the Middle East on Record
According to the latest report of Berkeley Earth, a US-based non-profit research organization, 2018 was the hottest year since 1850 in 29 countries located in Europe and the Middle East, including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, FYR Macedonia, … [Read more...] about 2018 Was the Hottest Year in Europe and the Middle East on Record