In 1958, climatologist Charles David Keeling pioneered the measurement of CO2 in the atmosphere.
GENEVA (AN) — Concentrations of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, one of the most reliable indicators of human-caused climate change, is at another record high – after rising 11.4% in just two decades.
It's an alarming sign the world is nowhere close to taking effective action against the dangerous impacts of present and future climate change.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
The U.N. weather agency says some human-induced effects will be 'irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years.'
The Arctic Council finds itself at a difficult crossroads as its member nations move to exploit the region's mineral wealth.
From Africa to the Americas, leaders spoke of the need to ensure that policy decisions are more scientifically informed.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
