Rising temps threaten the Great Barrier Reef’s existence

New research documents unprecedented levels of ocean heat leading to bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef, endangering a vital ecosystem.

Stacey Plaisance-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 12, 2024 ~4 min

More heat waves will put more older adults in danger

An additional 250 million older adults will be chronically exposed to dangerously high temperatures by 2050 as a result of the climate crisis.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min


Can the Olympics ever really be green?

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics are committed to creating the most sustainable Games ever. But can the event ever truly be green?

Kathleen Haley-Syracuse • futurity
July 26, 2024 ~5 min

Climate change will lead to massive tropical plant losses

"It is a little alarming just how close to a threshold or tipping point we are for these tropical species."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~8 min

Team discovers a missing piece in climate models

A new addition to a commonly used climate model shows that the Greenland Ice Sheet is melting faster than previously estimated.

UC Irvine • futurity
July 19, 2024 ~4 min

New fabric cools you down when it gets hot

A new wearable fabric may help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change.

U. Chicago • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~7 min

Why hurricane season 2024 could be ‘above normal’

Experts are predicting an 85% chance of an "above normal" 2024 hurricane season. An expert explains why and what you need to know.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
June 25, 2024 ~6 min

3D visualization predicts hurricane damage before it happens

3D visualization technology can identify potential outcomes of hurricane storm surge flooding before it occurs.

Alyson Chapman-TexasAM • futurity
June 17, 2024 ~5 min


Heat waves boost preterm birth risk

Rates of preterm and early-term births increased when local temperatures were abnormally hot for more than four consecutive days.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
June 10, 2024 ~3 min

How climate change will make air pollution worse

"...our study finds that between 5 million and 13 million additional people will be exposed to dangerously high levels of ozone in 2050."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 6, 2024 ~7 min

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