global warming
IUCN Report: Over 48,000 Species Now Threatened with Extinction as Arctic Wildlife Faces Accelerating Climate Impact
Oct 10, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released an updated red list revealing 48,646 species now at risk of extinction globally. Arctic seals have been reclassified to higher threat levels due to climate change occurring four times faster in polar regions, while 61% of bird species worldwide show declining populations. Despite these alarming trends, conservation success stories like the green turtle's recovery demonstrate effective protection can reverse species decline.
Earth Records Third-Hottest September as Global Temperatures Remain Near Historic Highs
Oct 09, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Scientists report September 2025 as the third-warmest on record, measuring 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels. The Copernicus Climate Change Service data shows persistent high temperatures continuing the trend of recent years, with 2025 expected to follow 2024 and 2023 as the third-hottest year on record. This ongoing warming trend reflects the continuing influence of greenhouse gas accumulation as nations prepare for UN climate negotiations.
Antarctica Experiencing Greenland-Like Climate Effects: Sea Level Rise Predictions May Need Revision
Oct 03, 2025 11:25 pm CST
Danish researchers warn that Antarctica is showing similar climate change effects to Greenland, with disappearing sea ice, rising temperatures, and accelerating ice streams. This "Greenlandification" of Antarctica could lead to faster global sea level rise than previously predicted, with potential sea level increases exceeding 50 meters if Antarctic ice sheets completely melt.
Swiss Glaciers Experience Unprecedented Melting: 25% Volume Loss in Last Decade Due to Climate Change
Oct 01, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Switzerland's glaciers have suffered catastrophic melting, losing 25% of their volume in the past decade with a 3% reduction in 2025 alone. Scientists attribute this acceleration to anthropogenic global warming, with consequences extending beyond Switzerland to impact hydropower, tourism, agriculture, and water resources across Europe. The retreat is also causing dangerous landscape transformations, including mountain instability.
Antarctic Winter Sea Ice Reaches Third-Lowest Level in 47 Years: Climate Change Impact Intensifies
Oct 01, 2025 12:55 pm CST
Antarctica's winter sea ice peaked at 17.81 million square kilometers on September 17, 2025, marking the third-lowest maximum in 47 years of satellite monitoring. Scientists attribute this concerning trend to increasing ocean warmth from climate change, potentially affecting global sea levels and weather patterns. While floating ice melt doesn't directly raise sea levels, its retreat accelerates warming by replacing reflective surfaces with heat-absorbing water.
Kolkata's Historic Rainfall: How Climate Change and Warming Oceans Are Reshaping Weather Patterns in South Asia
Sep 26, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Kolkata's recent record-breaking rainfall that claimed 10 lives represents a growing pattern of extreme weather events driven by climate change. Scientists link the 251.4mm deluge to rapidly warming Indian Ocean temperatures, which are altering monsoon patterns and intensifying weather systems across South Asia. This event highlights the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure as marine heatwaves and extreme rainfall become increasingly common phenomena rather than anomalies.