In 10 seconds? Cities have become more at risk of heat exposure due to increased populations, global warming and the urban heat island effect, researchers have found. What is happening in urban areas? The risk of heat exposure co...
In 10 seconds? The world’s cows and other ruminant livestock emit more methane than some large countries. Scientists looking for a solution to cut back agricultural CH4 emissions have found some legume crops that can significantly...
In 10 seconds? Climate change is leading to smaller body sizes and larger appendages (fins, tails, legs, wings) in animals, according to research. A rapid increase in temperature puts animals at risk of extinction due to inability...
In 10 seconds? Rapid increases in temperature over short time periods can be used to predict future mass extinction of sea life, according to recent research. This is a reminder to keep global warming under 1.5 °C – the stated goa...
In 10 Seconds? Human-caused climate change is worsening rainstorms in Europe. According to new research, it is slowing storms’ movement, so they will last longer over a single location. What does it mean for the continent? An inc...
In 10 seconds? Reducing methane emissions is a quicker, more affordable way to slow the warming effects of climate change than reducing carbon dioxide levels in the short term, researchers say. What is methane and where does it c...