Update, 11/04/20: The U.S. has formally withdrawn from the Paris Agreement. Today marks the first day Trump’s infamous 2017 decision goes into effect. As BBC News puts it, this withdrawal from a global climate change solution “raises questions of trust” in the United States, in addition to being a serious blow against climate activists. The… Read More »
By Adam Vaughan Children are increasingly protesting about their futureStefan Boness/Panos Pictures A child born today faces far-reaching health impacts from living through a world 4°C warmer than humans have ever experienced, according to a major assessment released today. But the research doesn’t support claims by some climate activists that children may not grow up… Read More »
Flesh-eating bacteria are invading once untouched US beaches as climate change heats up East Coast oceans – and infections have increased five-fold Water surface temperatures have been rising year-over-year since 1901 Flesh-eating, water-dwelling Vibrio bacteria prefer warmer water Until recently, the Delaware Bay was too cold for infections – which typically strike those with weakened… Read More »
The federally mandated study was supposed to come out in December but was released by the Trump administration on Friday, at a time when many Americans are on a long holiday weekend, distracted by family and shopping. David Easterling, director of the Technical Support Unit at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, emphasized that… Read More »
The caravan of Central American migrants making its way north may well determine the future of healthcare in America. If enough voters are swayed by President Donald Trump’s demagogic demonization of those unfortunate souls—this year’s October surprise—the Republicans will retain control of Congress and the protections and insurance expansion contained in the Affordable Care Act… Read More »