What 6 Degrees of Global Temperature Rise Could Mean
It is no secret that the Earth is getting warmer. Scientists have been warning us for years that global temperatures are rising and we need to take action to reduce the effects of climate...
Category: Rising Temperature
Is Another Ice Age Coming? What the Latest Science Says
As the world’s climate continues to change, many people are wondering if we are heading toward another ice age. While it’s difficult to predict the future, we can look to science to get a...
Surviving Scorching Summers & Effects of Intense Heat on Your Body
It’s summertime and the rising temperature is making it difficult to cope with the scorching heat. Everywhere around the world, the temperatures are soaring and it’s not easy to stay cool. We all know...
How Rising Temperatures Increase the Risk of Forest Fires
As temperatures increase, the risk of dangerous and destructive forest fires increases as well. This article will explore what forest fires are, the causes of forest fires, the effects of rising temperatures on forest...
Rising World Average Temperatures Could Threaten Human Survival
As we witness the effects of climate change all around us, the rise in world average temperatures is one of the most concerning. With the potential for devastating consequences for human life and the...
7 Simple Steps to Cut Your Carbon Footprint and Make a Positive Impact on the Environment
As concerned global citizens, it is our responsibility to contribute to a better future for the planet. One of the most effective ways to do this is to reduce your carbon footprint. A carbon...
Visualizing the Rise in Global Temperatures Over the Past 20,000 Years
There is no denying that the climate has changed over the past 20,000 years. The amount of warming and cooling over this period is well documented, with some studies putting the global average temperature...
Is Earth’s Average Temperature Really Increasing?
The average temperature of Earth’s land and ocean surfaces has been rising for the past century. In fact, it has risen about twice as fast as we thought. This modern-day warming trend is not...
A Timeline of Earth’s Climate History: From the Last Ice Age to Today
The last ice age ended about 12,000 years ago. Since then, the Earth’s climate has warmed and cooled several times. In each of these warmer periods, the world experienced far less rain and snowfall...
Europe Is On Its Way To A Climate Change That Will Be Unlike Anything The World Has Seen Before
When Donald Rumsfeld famously predicted that “The world is changing,” he was right. The scientific community has known this for some time. The planet is getting warmer, and more importantly, so are we. For...
How to Reduce the Planet’s Temperature: 8 Ways You Can Help
We’re not just facing climate change — we’re also seeing its negative impacts on a global scale. Hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, floods, and— worst of all— rising sea levels are all a result of human...