The Arctic could be ice-free in the summer during the decade of the 2030s – most likely in the year 2034, according to a study.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Kaboom! Astronomers detect the universe’s biggest explosion since the Big Bang
The explosion took place at the center of a galaxy that’s about 390 million light years from Earth.
A heat wave melted 20% of an Antarctic island’s snow in only 9 days
A heat wave earlier this month in Antarctica melted about 20% of an island’s snow in only nine days.
Chicago could see biggest snow of the season as winter storm targets Midwest, Northeast
A winter storm will bring snow to portions of the Plains, Midwest and Northeast this week, likely disrupting travel and closing schools.
Climate change could be a ‘catastrophic’ national security threat, report warns
“Even at scenarios of low warming, each region of the world will face severe risks to national and global security in the next three decades.”
Newly discovered species of snail named after teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg
The critter, which was discovered in Brunei on the island of Borneo, now has the scientific name after Greta Thunberg: Craspedotropis gretathunbergae
Black ice causing hazardous travel conditions across Southeast in quick-hitting winter storm
A winter storm is bringing dangerous road conditions and black ice for drivers Friday morning in the Southeast.
Ecuador’s ‘throat of fire’ volcano showing signs of ‘potential collapse,’ study shows
The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador – known locally as both the “throat of fire” and the “black giant” – is displaying signs of a potential collapse.
What happened to winter? And where’s the polar vortex?
The first two months of winter – December and January – were the warmest on record across the U.S.
More rain forecast for flooded South during near-record wet winter
Another round of heavy rain was forecast for the waterlogged South this week, adding to the misery for residents in Mississippi and Tennessee.