#Climate

Stories tagged “Climate”.

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Environment 4 min read

The Carbon Cycle Explained

Carbon constantly moves among the atmosphere, oceans, land and living things. Here is how that natural cycle works and how human activity…

Elena Marsh 324 reading now
Science 5 min read

Climate vs Weather: What's the Difference?

Weather is what the atmosphere is doing right now; climate is the long-term pattern of weather over decades. Here is how the two differ…

Dr. Nadia Okoro 456 reading now
Science 5 min read

What Is the Ozone Layer?

The ozone layer is a band of gas high in the atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. Here is what it is…

Dr. Nadia Okoro 382 reading now
Environment 5 min read

What Is Eco-Anxiety?

Eco-anxiety is the chronic worry and distress people feel about climate change and environmental decline. Here is what it is, why it…

Elena Marsh 371 reading now
Environment 5 min read

Deforestation: Causes and Consequences

Deforestation is the permanent clearing of forests for other uses. Here is what drives it, why it matters for the climate and wildlife, and…

Elena Marsh 406 reading now
Environment 5 min read

Carbon Capture Explained

Carbon capture means trapping carbon dioxide before or after it would reach the atmosphere, then storing or using it. Here is how the main…

Elena Marsh 463 reading now
Science 5 min read

Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy

Renewable energy comes from sources that replenish naturally, while non-renewable energy comes from finite stocks that run down as we use…

Dr. Nadia Okoro 334 reading now
Science 5 min read

What Is the Jet Stream?

The jet stream is a fast, high-altitude ribbon of wind that steers weather systems across the globe. Here is what it is, why it forms, and…

Dr. Nadia Okoro 441 reading now

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