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Great Barrier Reef Has Ten Years to Live

Great Barrier Reef Has Ten Years to Live

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the largest such reef on Earth, is in serious danger of becoming a dead zone in the next decade. Continue reading

Arctic Ocean Flush Could Disrupt Gulf Stream

Arctic Ocean Flush Could Disrupt Gulf Stream

A buildup of fresh water in the Arctic Ocean could lead to a disruption of the gulf stream, leading to cooler winters in Europe. Continue reading

Atmospheric Nuke Testing May Have Stunted Global Warming

Atmospheric Nuke Testing May Have Stunted Global Warming

Above-ground nuclear testing may have led to a pause in global warming, according to a new study. Continue reading

Say Goodbye to the Hottest Decade Ever, Say Hello to the Next Hottest Decade Ever

So as it turns out, scientists might not just be blowing smoke when it comes to all of this global warming hubbub. The average Earth temperature climbed a full 0.2 degrees C, making it the hottest decade on record. And the ’10s are almost certainly going to be hotter than the Noughties, say scientists. Will the ’10s bring even more environmental awareness than the ’00s? We sure hope so. Link

Melting Sunglasses Illustrate Global Warming

While it might not be quite hot enough to melt us humans into bubbling piles just yet, summer temperatures can make us feel like our skin is literally falling from our bones. These groovy Melting Sunglasses by Anna Ter Haar feel our pain and they illustrate it perfectly. The faux-drips of plastic add a touch of ironic hipness which goes unmatched by most other designs. Link [via]