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
Climate change is sharply affecting our freshwater resources. This crisis impacts both water availability and its quality. As the planet warms, the water cycle shifts, causing droughts and water pollution. Experts say a 1°C increase in temperature could cut renewable water sources by 20%. Already, over two billion people face a lack of safe drinking … Read more
Climate change is hitting our planet’s water cycle hard. We see this in extreme weather patterns in the U.S. and worldwide. The way water moves around our planet is changing a lot. This leads to less water in some places and too much in others, causing floods. Reports from the IPCC AR5 show a significant … Read more