Have we quietly reached a point where where people must move because the places they once called home stop supporting life? I ask this because the habitability our species relied on for thousands of years is shifting fast. I see clear signals: global temperatures are about 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, and many areas already cross … Read more
Have you ever wondered why a single warm winter can ripple through city taps and farm fields for years? I study how mountain snow stores feed rivers and reservoirs that supply roughly 40 million people across the Western U.S. Snow that piles up in cold seasons melts slowly, and that timing matters for water, hydropower, … Read more
How would your life change if your coastal town faced daily flooding and shrinking beaches within a decade? I write this because trends in climate change are already altering shorelines and livelihoods. I focus on the South-West Pacific as a warning sign for the rest of the world. The World Meteorological Organization notes ocean temperatures … Read more
How do I keep a farm profitable when dry spells and flash floods are rewriting the rules each season? I farm in a place where water defines my choices. Rising climate extremes have pushed crops and costs in the West and Midwest, with drought and floods costing billions. I need a clear, step-by-step plan to … Read more
Water scarcity is becoming a major problem because of climate change. Over 2.3 billion people live in places without enough water. Sadly, 733 million of them are in areas with very little water at all. Every year, about 1 billion people die from dirty water. Furthermore, 80% of the world’s wastewater is dumped back into … Read more
Millions are being forced to flee as climate refugees because of water shortages. Droughts, worsened by the global water crisis, hit regions like Africa and South Asia hard. People are moving to find water and other basics. Groundwater is being pumped out too much and rain is less frequent. This dries up rivers and lakes. … Read more
Climate change is a big risk for coastal cities in the U.S. It’s expected that sea levels will go up by 0.25–0.3 meters by 2050. This can lead to more floods and disrupt many lives. It’s not just the sea levels that are a problem. Some places, like Biloxi, Mississippi, are sinking. This makes flooding … Read more
Water plays a crucial role in our lives, yet it faces many challenges in the U.S. today. We have to deal with old infrastructure, the need for skilled workers, stringent rules, and the effects of climate change. These problems are not easy to solve. They make updating our water systems a must. The American Society … Read more
Ocean acidification poses big challenges to our marine ecosystems. The effects touch everything from biodiversity to the balance of life underwater. This issue starts from carbon dioxide emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests. Check the detailed impact of ocean acidity. About 30 percent of carbon from the air ends up in … Read more