Tag: Global warming
July 2023: The Hottest Month in Recorded History, and Likely in Over 120,000 Years, Say Scientists
We are stepping into a disturbing reality, where climate change is no longer a distant threat, but an immediate concern. Blistering temperatures are sweeping across three continents, and oceanic heat levels are reaching unprecedented heights. As we grapple with these changes, scientists bring to light a startling fact – July 2023 is on track to…
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Greenland’s Ice Sheet Melting: A Potential Catastrophe for Sea Level Rise
Scientists recently unearthed an ice core from beneath Greenland’s melting ice sheet. This discovery has led to some alarming findings about Greenland’s past and potential future. The study reveals that a significant portion of Greenland was ice-free around 400,000 years ago. Interestingly, global temperatures at that time were similar to what we are nearing today.…
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Climate Change Threatens World’s Highest Peaks
Climate change is escalating at an alarming rate. This has put the world’s highest peaks, vital sources of freshwater, under significant threat. These peaks also host diverse ecosystems, adding to their importance. However, they now face a bleak future due to climate change. A new report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)…
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