Environmental Science

5 articles

Visual representation of the Earth's carbon cycle, illustrating the balance between natural carbon absorption and human-induced emissions impacting atmospheric CO2 levels.

Explainers

How Does the Carbon Cycle Regulate Climate?

In 2024, the global average atmospheric carbon dioxide reached a new record high of 422.

David Grossman·September 14, 2026

A devastating glacial lake outburst flood in Nepal, with a massive surge of water and debris inundating a valley and threatening a village.

Earth & Environment

Nepal's Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risk Surges Amidst Climate Change

Water levels in rivers downstream of a recent glacial collapse in Nepal surged by seven to nine meters within just 30 minutes.

David Grossman·August 30, 2026

A vast, heat-shimmering ocean surface with a submerged coastal city in the background, symbolizing the impact of ocean warming on sea level rise.

Earth & Environment

How Ocean Warming Drives Sea Level Rise

In 2024, the ocean recorded its warmest year ever, a stark indicator of its escalating role in climate change, according to Science Nasa .

David Grossman·July 19, 2026

Microscopic view of RNA and protein systems, some thriving and others fading, representing the delicate balance of early life and extinction risks.

Life & Biology

RNA protein systems face extinction risks, study reveals

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have precisely mapped the environmental tipping points that determine if a self-replicating RNA-protein system will flourish into complexity or vanish entirely.

David Grossman·June 6, 2026

Satellite view of a coastal city experiencing severe flooding, with visible land subsidence highlighted, emphasizing the accelerated threat of rising waters.

Cosmos & Space

Satellite Maps Reveal Sinking Coasts Accelerate Coastal Flooding

In Jakarta, parts of the city are sinking by as much as 25 centimeters per year, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Marcus Cole·June 6, 2026