Global Warming to Cause Migration of People
byPeople are already being displaced due to changes in climate and this is set to get worse. By the year 2050, we can expect to have up to 150 million climate refugees.
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Cephalopods and Global Warming: Why They’re So Interesting
byWe regularly hear of the latest species that are in decline due to climate change, but some are actually making the most of global warming. Enter cephalopods. You’ll know them by species such as octopus or squid. Although we might think this it’s a good thing for them to thrive, a boost to these predator numbers is not all pretty.
How Climate Change Can Spread the Zika Virus
bySince its outbreak, the Zika virus has infected people in at least 43 countries or territories.
The New Danger of Global Warming for Farmers
byBy now you’ve heard about how global warming has many negative effects on the land, such as by making crops suffer.
Could Ships Fight Global Warming?
byGlobal warming is heating up our oceans but the solution to fighting it could possibly be found in ships.
The World’s First Solar Powered Airport
byAn airport called Cochin International Airport has become the third busiest airport in India, but now it’s also the world’s first airport to run completely on solar energy.
Gases that Used to Help the Ozone Layer Are Banned
byAs scientists learn more about climate change and what works to fight it, they might also discover that they’ve been using methods that are actually harmful. One of these is a group of gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Bread Loaves Will Have Less Nutrition in the Near Future
byIf you love the smell of bread and how it makes your mouth water with its delicious fluffy goodness, you’re not going to like the idea that in the near future your bread could be less appealing with fewer nutrients. The reason? Rising CO2 levels.
Can Seaweed Save Marine Life?
byYou eat it in your favourite sushi or get annoyed when your feet become tangled in it during a dive. But you probably don’t realise just how beneficial seaweed can be for the oceans. It might just become the oceans’ saving grace.
Spiders & Other Animals We’ll See More of Due to Global Warming
byWe regularly hear of the animals that are facing extinction due to climate change, but there are some animals that are going to thrive as global temperatures increase. Here’s a rundown of some surprising ones.