#climate-change

A key Atlantic Ocean current system is much closer to collapse than previously thought, according to new research. The potential shutdown could have severe climate impacts, and nations need to prepare for this possibility.

New gas-powered data centers being planned in the US could collectively emit up to 70 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, exceeding the emissions of entire nations like Sweden. These facilities would rely on natural gas for power generation, raising concerns about their climate impact despite industry claims about reliability and efficiency.

The study finds that both hot and cold daily temperature extremes have declined across the conterminous United States over recent decades. This trend represents a reduction in temperature extremes despite overall warming trends observed in mean temperatures.

SAS celebrates 50 years of environmental innovation, highlighting its commitment to sustainability through data analytics and technology solutions. The company has developed tools to help organizations address climate change, biodiversity loss, and other environmental challenges over five decades.

Global solar power capacity grew by 50% in 2025, marking the largest annual growth ever recorded for any power source. This unprecedented expansion highlights solar's rapid adoption worldwide as a major energy contributor.

Great white sharks are experiencing body temperatures exceeding safe levels as ocean waters warm, according to new research. Scientists found that some sharks' internal temperatures reached over 30°C, which could impair their ability to hunt and survive.

Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and natural gas, are the world's primary energy source but are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Their combustion releases carbon dioxide that had been stored underground for millions of years, significantly impacting global temperatures and the environment.

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system. Such a collapse could have severe consequences for North America and Europe.

Climate experts warn that parts of Israel could become uninhabitable within decades due to rising temperatures and extreme weather events caused by climate change. The warnings highlight serious risks to human health, infrastructure, and regional stability.

Florida's orange industry has been devastated by citrus greening disease, a bacterial infection spread by insects. The disease has caused a dramatic decline in orange production, threatening the state's iconic citrus industry and forcing many growers out of business.

The article critiques how the 'hero's journey' narrative framework promotes individualistic solutions to systemic problems like climate change. It argues this approach distracts from collective action needed for meaningful environmental progress.

A Japanese scientist has taken over the maintenance of a 1,200-year-old database tracking cherry blossom blooms in Kyoto. The historical records provide valuable climate data, showing earlier flowering dates in recent decades due to warming temperatures.

The article discusses what open source can learn from the climate change movement, drawing parallels between capitalism and philanthropy. It explores how different approaches to social and environmental challenges might inform open source development strategies.

Global disaster costs have risen dramatically from 1900 to 2024, with inflation-adjusted losses increasing significantly in recent decades. The data shows a clear upward trend in economic damage from natural disasters worldwide over this 124-year period.

Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) was commercialized in 1925 and became important for refrigerated transportation, reducing shipping costs by 50%. Northeastern New Mexico's Bueyeros field became a major source of pure CO2 for dry ice production. Today, much of the extracted CO2 is used for enhanced oil recovery, creating complex climate implications.