Our Fragile Earth – Page 2 – Climate Crisis Blog

DRYER AND DRYER

As Earth keeps warming, more and more of the planet is becoming dry. In the last three decades, over three-fourths[…]

Made transparent by modifying wood’s natural structure, this material could be a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. It could serve as[…]

Tropical cloud feedback may have amplified the greenhouse effect by a staggering 71% more than previously known. Although tropical low[…]

From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are made with chemicals that make them difficult to break down or[…]

Over the past 5,700 years, the frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean has steadily increased. A significant[…]

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two[…]

Lithium-metal batteries pack more energy in the same weight than lithium-ion batteries, promising lighter electric vehicles, ones able to go[…]

West Greenland is home to tens of thousands of blue lakes. After two months of record heat and precipitation in[…]

Industrial waste gases, a major contributor to climate change, could soon be captured and repurposed into everyday household products such[…]

Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes. A pain receptor (TRPA1) becomes less sensitive in them[…]