A recent study found that large birds and animals are an important part of preventing climate change. Large animals, such as tapirs and primates, eat the seeds of large, heavy-wooded trees. When the seeds pass through the animals’ digestive systems,…
This year has already witnessed record heat, and an unusually strong El Niño is only adding to it. El Niño is a weather pattern that warms Pacific Ocean waters. The warm water then contributes heat to the atmosphere. This weather pattern…
The leaders of 30 major European cities gathered in Paris earlier this month to discuss ways to slow the process of climate change. The meeting's location was important. On March 18, Paris was declared the world's most polluted city. As part…
Climate change is a hot-button issue, but many people believe Florida Gov. Rick Scott went too far. A new report says that Scott banned the state's Department of Environmental Protection from using terms such as "climate change" or "global warming." Scott, who said…
As the weather changes, amphibians are struggling to survive. They are adjusting their mating seasons and might move to new habitats as their homes change. If their ponds dry up, they will have no place to breed. Tadpoles won’t have…
Seven Harvard students filed a lawsuit against their university for investing in fossil fuels. They argue that by investing in fossil fuels, Harvard is putting future generations at risk through climate change. Their case is not firmly set on legal…
Gas pumps in Berkeley, Calif. will soon look a little different. The city council is creating a plan that will require gas pumps to display labels warning of environmental effects. Their plan comes at a cost. The hefty price tag—up…