GLOBAL CLIMATE

Space shuttle leaves earth's atmosphere
Climate crisis and the dangers of tech-obsessed ‘longtermism’

[ad_1] As a philosopher concerned with climate change, my central concern in recent years was…

Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks at a Federalist Society Convention in Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2017.
In a high-profile case involving air pollution, the Supreme Court could limit federal agencies’ regulatory power

[ad_1] The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in February 2022. West…

Western Sydney will swelter through 46 days per year over 35°C by 2090, unless emissions drop significantly
Western Sydney will swelter through 46 days per year over 35°C by 2090, unless emissions drop significantly

[ad_1] If emissions continue to accelerate, Western Sydney can expect to endure up to 46…

Line chart showing sea level rise attributed to thermal expansion and to melting
What causes sea level rise? A US report warns that sea level rise will be 1-foot within three decades, with more frequent flooding.

[ad_1] The sea levels are rising and will pose a flood risk to large areas…

Line chart showing sea level rise attributed to thermal expansion and to melting
What is driving sea level rise A US report warns that sea level rise will increase by 10-12 inches by midcentury, with more frequent coastal flooding

[ad_1] Sea levels are rising, whether people are ready or unprepared. They will cause severe…

Harnessing the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change? It’s more than a pipe dream
How can we harness the fossil fuel industry to fight climate change? It’s more than a pipe dream

[ad_1] Many may be shocked that Big Oil could play such a critical role in…

Line chart showing sea level rise attributed to thermal expansion and to melting
What’s causing sea-level rise? It’s expected to increase by 10-12 inches between now and midcentury

[ad_1] Sea levels are rising regardless of whether people are ready. This will bring flood…

A black-and-white illustration of people in Victorian-era clothes taking cuttings of wild ferns.
The houseplants that show how tropical rainforests respond to climate change

[ad_1] Ferns are at their most diverse and abundant in the world’s tropical rainforests. This…

an image from the movie Mad Max Fury road showing a convoy of cars and trucks
Like the truck-machines from ‘Mad Max,” the ‘freedom convoy’ depends on fuel availability

[ad_1] The media has been overwhelmed by images of the ‘freedom convoy’ that began converging…

experts debunk Morrison government claim of 53,000 fewer jobs from coal and gas ban
Experts refute Morrison government claim that 53,000 jobs will be lost due to the gas and coal ban

[ad_1] An analysis was recently published to News Limited newspapersThe Morrison government ClaimQueensland’s ban on…