La Niña Is Becoming Less Likely, Australia’s Weather Bureau Says October 15, 2024 The likelihood of a La Niña weather event in coming months has decreased, Australia’s weather bureau said on Tuesday, adding...
Scientists Probe Sudden Spike in Ocean Temperatures May 2, 2023 By Seth Borenstein The world’s oceans have suddenly spiked much hotter and well above record levels in the last few weeks, with scientists...
North Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins With Ripe Conditions for Above-Average Activity June 1, 2022 By L.S. Howard As the North Atlantic hurricane season begins officially today, forecasters continue to predict above-average storm activity. The pre-season forecast update...
Damage to Coral Reefs Accelerating on Rising Sea Temperatures: Report January 5, 2018 By Kanika Sood The risks to coral reefs are accelerating largely due to human activity, with rising water temperatures meaning they now have...
Saving Coral Reefs Requires ‘War’ on Global Warming: Study March 23, 2017 By Kristen Gelineau Reducing pollution and curbing overfishing won’t prevent the severe bleaching that is killing coral at catastrophic rates, according to a...
Rising Sea Temperatures Could Kill 90% of Coral Reefs by 2050: Scientists March 14, 2017 By Elena Becatoros There were startling colors here just a year ago, a dazzling array of life beneath the waves. Now this Maldivian...
XL Catlin Launches $500,000 Fund for Scientists Researching Ocean Risks February 24, 2017 XL Catlin has launched a $500,000 fund to support “early career scientists” undertaking research into the changing ocean environment. The...
Earth on Track to Hit Warmest Year on Record: NOAA November 18, 2016 The earth is on track for its warmest year on record after October temperatures equaled the third-warmest for the month...
Weather Forecaster Warns La Niña Could Follow on Heels of El Niño January 5, 2016 By Phoebe Sedgman The El Niño that disrupted weather worldwide last year has peaked. Now forecasters are predicting what may be next for...
Planet Moves Closer to Dangerous Levels of Warming with 2015 Temperatures: UN November 25, 2015 By Alex Morales The planet is halfway to dangerous levels of global warming, with the average temperature for 2015 set to eclipse last...