Tag: Global Warming
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Paleogene Climate: Rainfall Instability Clues for Today
Introduction: Why the Paleogene Matters for Modern Rainfall When scientists look back to Earth’s deep past, they search for patterns that might hint at the future. The Paleogene Period, starting about 66 million years ago, is a focal point for understanding how a warming world alters the hydrological cycle. During this era, our planet experienced…
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The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter: A Closer Look at Record Heat Through 2025
Introduction: A Quiet Thermometer in the Deep From the surface to the abyss, Earth’s oceans are absorbing heat at a pace that scientists are only just beginning to grasp. Since 2018, a dedicated group of researchers representing institutions around the world has tracked how much heat the oceans soak up each year. In 2025, their…
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Ocean Heat Records 2025: Seas Reach Unprecedented Global Highs
Introduction: A Record-Breaking Year for Ocean Heat In 2025, scientists tracking the world’s oceans confirmed another disturbing milestone: the oceans have absorbed more heat than ever before. This marks the eighth consecutive year of record-high ocean heat content, a trend that has reshaped our understanding of climate dynamics. While surface temperatures often dominate headlines, the…
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A colossal own goal: Trump’s exit from climate treaties won’t move the needle globally
Introduction: A bold move with limited global punch Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States from certain international climate agreements has reignited debate about America’s role in global climate governance. Critics argue that the move is a political flare-up that will do little to alter the trajectory of global warming, while supporters claim it…
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The Oceans Keep Getting Hotter: 2025 Sets New Records for Global Heat Content
The Unfolding Reality: Ocean Heat Tops New Records Since 2018, researchers have tracked how much heat the world’s oceans absorb each year. The latest measurements, released for 2025, confirm what many climate scientists have warned about: the oceans are storing heat at a record pace. This is not a single year anomaly but the eighth…
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A colossal own goal: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US
Introduction: A symbolic shift with limited global leverage The decision by former President Donald Trump to withdraw from or undermine international climate agreements has dominated headlines as temperatures rise and climate risks intensify. Yet, in the global arena, the move is unlikely to derail years of international efforts or halt the slow-but-steady momentum toward cleaner…
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Ten Years After Paris: Redoubling Global Climate Action
Ten Years After Paris: A Moment to Reaffirm Commitment Ten years have passed since the world pledged to quell the rise in global temperatures at COP21 in Paris. The Paris Agreement set a bold course: keep warming well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the rise to 1.5°C. Since then, nations,…
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Ten Years After Paris: Redoubling Global Climate Ambition
Ten Years After Paris: The Journey Since COP21 Ten years have passed since the historic COP21 summit in Paris, where 195 countries united to pledge a course toward limiting global warming. The Paris Agreement set a framework: each country would submit its own nationally determined contributions (NDCs), sharpen its policies over time, and report on…
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Thousands of Glaciers Could Vanish Annually by Mid-Century, Study Warns
New study forecasts rapid glacier loss by mid-century A sweeping new analysis projects that thousands of glaciers could melt away each year by mid-century if global warming continues unchecked. The findings underscore the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating climate adaptation efforts worldwide. While some glaciers will endure, the authors warn that a…
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COP30: Five Key Takeaways From a Deeply Divisive Climate Summit
Overview: A Summit Marked by Deep Divisions The COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, is shaping up to be remembered not for sweeping breakthroughs but for the sharp divisions that surfaced among nations. After three decades of climate negotiations, many observers believed a new level of compromise was possible. Instead, negotiators left with a document that…