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Unbridled Growth of World Population
The world’s population has surpassed 7.2 billion people, according to the latest official count by the United Nations. This number includes a possible deviation of
Sahara Desert Older Than Thought
The Sahara desert is the largest sand desert on Earth, covering an approximate area of 9.4 million square kilometers. Recently, scientists from the Bjerknes Centre
Rising Methane from the Sea
Scientists aboard the research vessel “Okeanos Explorer” have made a startling discovery off the coast of Virginia, USA. Due to rising ocean temperatures caused by
Water scarcity worldwide
One-third of the world’s population is currently suffering from a shortage of drinking water. Experts predict that the global demand for water will double by
Atlantic’s CO2 absorption declining
The Atlantic Ocean’s buffering effect on carbon dioxide (CO2) is weakening due to a slowdown in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), according to a
Caribbean Coral Reefs in Danger
The beautiful coral reefs of the Caribbean are in danger, according to British researchers who have found that many of the corals are no longer
Rising Sea Levels Due to Climate Change
The rise in sea levels is a direct consequence of global warming. Recent research has shown that the sea level is increasing much faster than
Antarctic glaciers breaking due to climate change
A massive crack in Pine Island, Antarctica, caused by the ongoing ice melt, has been observed by NASA in recent months. The space agency estimates
Climate Change Destroys Methane Hydrate
The warming of ocean waters due to changes in the Gulf Stream is posing a threat to the stability of methane hydrate deposits along the
Climate Change Breaks Food Chain
Researchers warn that numerous animal species will become extinct in the next 100 years due to climate change. However, the direct increase in temperature will
