New York has seen record flooding in recent years due to climate change. Data shows that since 2000, flooding caused by rising waters has increased by 247% in some areas. Rising sea levels and the potential for coastal flooding are becoming a growing concern...
The climate change affecting all of humanity in recent years has drastically changed our way of life. No one could have imagined that the saying “the seasons just aren’t what they used to be” would turn out to be the prelude to a much deeper environmental crisis, one...
The natural world surprises us every day with its ability to find solutions for every problem. A concrete example comes from mollusks — as we have seen in this deep dive — that become true allies, when needed, by playing important roles in the ecosystem. In this...
Oceans and glaciers, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, play a crucial role in the planet’s health. In fact, over the past 50 years, they have absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gases from human activities. Water itself is...
It is estimated that by 2100, due to global warming, much of Italy’s coastline could be submerged by rising sea levels. Potentially by more than 1 meter. One of the most alarming effects of global warming is the rising of sea levels, caused in part by the thermal...
