Tag - Climate Warming

Global Temperatures Surpass 2°C Threshold for the First Time in History

These isolated instances of elevated global temperatures are indicative of a larger overarching trend. Credit: Unsplash.In a concerning development late last week, global temperatures briefly surged past a critical benchmark that climate scientists had been dreading. Preliminary data suggests that on Friday, the mean global temperature likely exceeded a crucial threshold of 2°C (3.6°F)...

Wildfires Release Powerful Organic Particles that Contribute to Climate Warming

Credit: PixaobayScientists have discovered that wildfires have a more significant warming impact than previously estimated by climate researchers. The study emphasizes the importance of 'dark brown carbon,' a previously unidentified group of particles released during wildfire smoke. This finding underlines the necessity for immediate revisions to climate models and updated strategies to address the...