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Animals
Squirrels Start “Splooting” to Cool Off During Summer Heat
Videos and pictures of squirrels "splooting" are now all over social media. The squirrels can be seen splayed out on the ground in a variety of goofy and cute poses. However, some experts have warned that the behavior is...
Environment
Siberia Sizzles in ‘Worst Heat Wave in History’
Siberia is in the grips of an unprecedented heat wave, shattering numerous temperature records and subjecting the region to scorching temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius).
This extreme heat event is occurring early in the month of June,...
Environment
Revolutionary White Paint Can Cool Greek Island Buildings Better than AC
A revolutionary new ultra-white paint developed at Purdue University could possibly replace air conditioning one day.
Environment
Antarctica Sea Ice Hits New Record Low
The frozen frontier of Antarctica is fast losing its icy grip. The southern continent has witnessed a dramatic decline in sea-ice coverage, with satellite measurements revealing a record low since the late 1970s.
Unusual weather patterns and warmer air and...
Environment
Scientists Propose Firing Moon Dust Into Space to Fix Climate Change
Scientists from the University of Utah, USA, say that firing moon dust into space could help stop global warming.
Environment
Greenland Temperatures Hottest in 1,000 Years
There is no longer any doubt that climate change is having a major impact on the Greenland ice sheet, one of the world's coldest and most isolated places that plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate. Central and...
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The Sinking of Alexandria: Facing Up to the Catastrophe Coming
The Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, Egypt is in danger of vanishing under waves within decades. Alexander the Great's metropolis on the Nile Delta is on the edge of catastrophe due to the rising sea levels brought about by...
Environment
Climate Change: UN Names Glaciers That Will Disappear by 2050
Glaciers around the world, including some of the most famous World Heritage sites, are set to vanish by 2050 due to climate change, according to a new UN report.
"Glaciers in a third of the 50 World Heritage sites are...
Environment
Air Quality Sinks as Climate Change Accelerates
According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the quality of air on earth will likely worsen due to an anticipated rise in frequency, intensity, and duration of heatwaves and wildfires.
The WMO report indicates that heatwave...
Environment
UK Declares National Emergency as Record Temperatures Predicted
On Friday, weather forecaster office of the UK declared a national emergency as record red 'extreme heat' temperatures were predicted for most parts of England for Monday and Tuesday of next week.
"Exceptional, perhaps record-breaking, temperatures are likely on Monday,...