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Climate Change and Global Warming are Making Days Longer. Here’s Why.

Climate Change and Global Warming are Making Days Longer. Here's Why.

Recent scientific studies reveal that global warming is not only affecting the climate but also altering the Earth’s rotation and length of day. As the planet heats up, massive ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting. This melting ice flows into the world’s oceans, particularly in the equatorial region, changing the Earth’s shape and … Read more

Addressing Climate Anxiety Among Youth: Listening and Action for a Better Future

Addressing Climate Anxiety Among Youth: Listening and Action for a Better Future

In recent weeks, flooding has submerged parts of Texas, Minnesota, and Florida, wildfires have ravaged California, and Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean. These natural disasters exemplify the increasing frequency and intensity of events driven by climate change. The Rising Concern of Climate Anxiety The visible effects of climate change are significantly impacting … Read more

Climate Change Threatens Iconic U.S. Destinations

Climate Change Threatens Iconic U.S. Destinations

As millions of Americans flock to the nation’s coasts, islands, and national monuments this summer, experts have a sobering message: climate change is rapidly reshaping some of the United States’ most iconic destinations. From devastated tropical islands to a flooded capitol, these changes are unfolding at an alarming pace with no signs of abating. California’s … Read more

Climate Change Leading To More Floods, Reports Say

Climate Change Leading To More Floods, Reports Say

A raging flood pulled a family’s home of more than 50 years into the Blue Earth River in southern Minnesota this week, as a community watched in horror. The river’s water flow had tripled in three days after 11 to 18 inches of rain fell in a little more than a week. The swollen river … Read more