Greenland’s ice sheets hold enough freshwater to raise sea levels over twenty feet. While not an immediate threat, recent research shows glaciers are shrinking seven times faster than a few

Greenland’s ice sheets hold enough freshwater to raise sea levels over twenty feet. While not an immediate threat, recent research shows glaciers are shrinking seven times faster than a few years ago, losing an average of 30 million tonnes per hour.

This influx of freshwater into the ocean significantly impacts the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is vital for maintaining global weather patterns. Experts like Peter Wadhams and Paul Beckwith are studying these critical changes.

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Actor and activist Jared Leto supports protecting Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, the Amazon's most biodiverse region, from oil drilling. Partnering with Yasunidos and Amazon Watch, he urges

Actor and activist Jared Leto supports protecting Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, the Amazon's most biodiverse region, from oil drilling. Partnering with Yasunidos and Amazon Watch, he urges global support to safeguard this natural wonder. Leto recorded his message while on tour with "Thirty Seconds to Mars" in Ecuador.

A video featuring Jared and other celebrities advocating for Yasuni can be found here.

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Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, with children being the most vulnerable to its impact. Ten-year-old Ella, a 4th grader, is raising her voice, calling on children worldwide to

Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, with children being the most vulnerable to its impact. Ten-year-old Ella, a 4th grader, is raising her voice, calling on children worldwide to participate in climate conversation and action.

Beyond her advocacy, Ella is a talented dancer, singer, pianist, and drummer. She is also an avid reader and author, thriving on competition.

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Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront unprecedented risks. Discover their story, with photos by Drew Smith, originally published in the Spring 2023 Patagonia Journal.

Read the full ascent story: patagonia.com/stories/jirishanca

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Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Michaela Harrison, a singer, composer, and whale advocate, will be featured in an Ocean Steward Spotlight conversation. Discover her unique musical practice, which involves collaborating with

Michaela Harrison, a singer, composer, and whale advocate, will be featured in an Ocean Steward Spotlight conversation. Discover her unique musical practice, which involves collaborating with researchers and humpback whales.

Her work explores themes of healing, conservation, and the importance of listening to nature. Support Michaela's efforts by visiting her website: www.michaelaharrison.org.

Studies indicating historical CO2 levels lag behind temperature have merit, confirms Peter Hildebrand, Director of Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Responding to a question on

Studies indicating historical CO2 levels lag behind temperature have merit, confirms Peter Hildebrand, Director of Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Responding to a question on Twitter, Hildebrand explained that in the pre-industrial age, temperature changes drove CO2 levels; a warmer climate caused the biosphere to emit more CO2.

However, in the post-industrial era, this dynamic has reversed. Now, increasing atmospheric CO2 is leading to higher temperatures, indicating a fundamental shift in the physical-biological processes. For more information, visit Ask A Climate Scientist.