Scientists believe that about 10% of the permafrost in the Northern hemisphere has defrosted since 1900. One of the biggest problems caused by this thaw is that as the ice melts the organic materials in the soil beneath start to rot.
What Climate Change Means For Earth’s Animals
Though there are many nay-sayers, most of us accept that humans have impacted the earth’s atmosphere to such an extent that the climate is changing. While the lives of many humans are affected by these changes, the greatest impact is reserved for wildlife.
Why We Can’t Blow The Carbon Budget
Have you heard of the carbon budget? It is the amount of greenhouse gases that the earth can tolerate over a period of time before global warming runs out of control.
How Much Carbon Does Your Country Emit?
Climate change has been the hottest topic discussed all around the globe for quite a while. The most powerful nations have been at the forefront of the battle with global warming. Some of them are taking steps toward making the world a better place, while others continue to contribute to the problem.