sustainability articles
What is the planet's current approximate warming level compared to the late 19th century baseline?
How much faster is the current rate of global warming compared to patterns seen over the last 65 million years?
What is the IPCC warning regarding sea level rise by the close of this century if current trends persist?
What extreme consequence could occur if all of Earth's land ice melted?
In the UK, under a 2-degree warming scenario, what could happen to towns like Skegness and Grimsby due to a 1.8-foot sea level rise?
If warming hits 2^ ext{C} instead of 1.5^ ext{C}, how many people exposed to extreme heat waves every five years are projected to jump from the 1 billion experienced at 1.5^ ext{C}?
What is the estimated increase in the area of forest burned in the US West in recent decades due to human-caused climate change?
What percentage increase in the global risk of flooding is projected under a 2^ ext{C} scenario compared to the 100% increase at 1.5^ ext{C}?
If warming reaches 2^ ext{C}, projections suggest the world could lose what proportion of its coral reefs?
What is the WHO estimate for additional annual deaths between 2030 and 2050 attributable to climate change?
What historical action, involving phasing out ozone-depleting substances, is cited as proof of humanity's capacity for swift, unified action?
At a 2^ ext{C} rise in temperature, what is the associated risk jump for insects losing over half their habitat?
What are the three interconnected requirements necessary for sustaining Earth's biosphere?
What is the primary function of liquid water in supporting biological life?
What term describes Earth's orbital position that maintains surface water in a liquid state?
Which chemical property of water is crucial for buffering the planet against extreme temperature swings?
What is the predominant source of energy that powers the vast majority of living things on Earth?
What molecule is released as a byproduct when organisms perform photosynthesis?
Organisms like extremophiles living near deep-sea vents primarily utilize what form of energy?
Which of the six core building block elements is essential for forming long, stable chains that create organic compounds like proteins and fats?
What is the specific role of Phosphorus in cellular energy management?