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Siberian tundra could vanish in less than 500 years
By Stephanie Pappas published
The Siberian tundra will shrink even with ambitious greenhouse gas reductions. Without them, it could disappear altogether.
Is climate change making the weather worse?
By Patrick Pester published
A terrifying climate change prophecy appears to be upon us, with bomb-like cyclones and searing droughts. But is the weather actually getting worse?
Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences
By Paul Sutter published
Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Humanity locked in a 'spiral of self-destruction' unless we change our perception of risk, UN says
By Jeanna Bryner published
'Optimism, underestimation and invincibility' have pushed humanity into a 'spiral of self-destruction,' new UN Global Assessment Report says
It's 'now or never' to stop climate disaster, UN scientists say
By Ben Turner published
The report is climate scientists' final warning to governments to keep warming within 2.7 F (1.5 C).
What is climate change, and how is it affecting Earth?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Climate change is real and humans are causing it.
What countries and cities will disappear due to rising sea levels?
By Joe Phelan published
What cities, states and countries are most at risk from rising sea levels? What can they do to protect themselves?
In global climate strike, youth demand action worldwide
By Mindy Weisberger published
On March 25, thousands of young people around the world mobilized to demand government action to curb climate change.
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