Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet – how close are they?
A recent paper suggested damaging climate tipping points could be closer than first thought.
David Armstrong McKay, Researcher in Earth System Resilience, Stockholm University •
conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~8 min
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~8 min
The Mediterranean has experienced record sea temperatures this summer: this could devastate marine life
While official data is yet to be released, this year’s Mediterranean marine heatwave will likely have devastating ecological consequences.
John Spicer, Professor of Marine Zoology, University of Plymouth
• conversation
Aug. 18, 2022 • ~7 min
Aug. 18, 2022 • ~7 min
Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is 'urgently needed,' while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer
Rising concern about possible environmental damage from the active ingredients in sunscreens could have ripple effects on public health if it causes people to use less of them.
Karen Glanz, George A. Weiss University Professor and Director, UPenn Prevention Research Center, University of Pennsylvania •
conversation
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~10 min
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~10 min
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