global warming

What’s Heating Up Our Waters? A Look at Thermal Pollution

Thermal pollution, the silent ecological disruptor, is drawing the crowd in today’s environmental discussions. In contrast to more visible pollution types, thermal pollution subtly changes the temperature of water bodies with far-reaching consequences. However, what is thermal pollution, and why does it matter? Let’s explore. Thermal pollution occurs when human activities alter the temperature of

Unwinding Disaster: How Climate Change Fueled Japan Typhoon Shanshan

| Climate change increased the intensity of Typhoon Shanshan by 7.5% and made it 26% more likely to occur. Scientists think that Shanshan might rank among the most powerful storms ever to impact the region. | In the heart of the Pacific, nature’s fury was unleashed as Typhoon Shanshan roared towards Japan. With winds that

Surviving Heatwaves: Tips and Insights on the Current U.S Heatwave

What Are Heatwaves? Concept, Causes & Impact A heat wave is a sustained period of unusually hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity. Most definitions generally state it involves a period of several days or more of abnormally hot weather that causes significant health problems, but no universal warning threshold has been established. When a