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The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse, bringing more climate chaos to Europe
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation could collapse within a few decades or maybe even a few years.
We could cool down earth with a shield in space tethered to an asteroid
Although the idea of a solar shield is not new, tethering it to an asteroid is.
Well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding in a world of extreme storms
As climate change makes extreme rainfall more common, it will further test flood-fighting capabilities.
How coral reefs may weather warming temperatures
New findings refute the perception that reef-building corals with thermally tolerant algal symbionts grow poorly.
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Photo: Pixabay/Franz26 Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end. Death Valley hit a temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53.3 degrees Celsius) on July 16, 2023
What is causing Europe’s current heatwave?
Searing temperatures have spread to countries in southern and eastern Europe, including France, Spain and Poland.