Tag: warming
Scientists think we need to review the role of methane in global warming
When we talk about global warming, we immediately talk about carbon dioxide (CO2). And we sometimes forget rather quickly that there are other greenhouse gases. Methane (CH4) especially. Its ability…
Global warming: the underestimated role of methane?
When we talk about global warming, we immediately talk about carbon dioxide (CO2). And we sometimes forget rather quickly that there are other greenhouse gases. Methane (CH4) especially. Its ability…
Coral reefs will not survive a global warming of +1.5°C
That global warming would endanger coral reefs, scientists have known for a long time. But new work today shows a reality that they had not dared to imagine. Because, with…
This global atlas of more than 200,000 glaciers is forcing scientists to revise estimates of glacial water stocks
Mountain glaciers are essential for the availability of fresh water on our planet. Knowing the amount of ice stored is necessary to better understand their behavior and better simulate their…
The Arctic ice cap has not finished suffering from global warming
Temperatures are rising. And the ice melts. With the risk of raising the level of the oceans all over the world. This is why researchers continue to try to learn…
Australia’s ‘mega-fires’ reportedly had huge impact on residents’ health
A study published on January 10 reports the devastating impact of cold sores on the health of Australians. The latter would have been exposed to high doses of fine particles…
Oceans are warming 6 times faster than 40 years ago and setting new temperature records
2021 will not be remembered as the hottest year on record. Not in the atmosphere at least. But in the oceans a whole different story is playing out. Researchers confirm…
2021, another year marked by global warming
The last seven years, from 2015 to 2021, have been clearly the hottest on record, said Copernicus, the European climate monitoring agency, on Monday. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions responsible…
Global warming: the damning report from NOAA
NOAA has updated its state of the climate dashboard, which provides an overview of climate change, its causes and consequences at the start of 2022. You will also be interested…