Posted on July 19, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The IPCC Report Delayed, but COP26 Goes Ahead: What Does This Mean for Climate Data?
Climate & Climate ZonesHow will they hold COP26 if the IPCC hasn’t finished the report? The United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021. The conference is expected to bring together world leaders, climate scientists, activists, and other stakeholders to discuss and take action on climate
Posted on July 19, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Relationship Between Pressure Levels and Elevation in Climate Data
Climate & Climate ZonesPressure and altitude are two important factors in the Earth’s atmosphere that affect weather and climate. Pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere on a unit area of the Earth’s surface, while altitude is the height above the Earth’s surface. Although these two factors are related, they are not the same.
Posted on July 19, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Are wetlands a net source or net sink of GHGs?
Climate & Climate ZonesWetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, providing valuable ecosystem services such as water purification, flood control, and carbon sequestration. However, there is still much debate about whether wetlands are a net source or sink of greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). What are wetlands
Posted on June 4, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Climate Change Threatens New York City with Submersion
Climate & Climate ZonesWith its towering skyscrapers and sprawling metropolis, New York City has long been considered one of the world’s most iconic cities. However, as the effects of climate change become more severe, many are wondering if the city will go underwater. Rising sea levels, more frequent and intense storms, and other climate-related phenomena have put New
Posted on June 4, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What Is the True Extent of Global Warming Since Preindustrial Times?
Climate & Climate ZonesClimate change is a pressing issue that requires our immediate attention. It is caused by excessive emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing the planet to warm. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities are some of the main
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Climate of Pangaea’s Equatorial Regions: What Was the Weather Like?
Climate & Climate ZonesPangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic Era, about 335 million years ago. The equatorial regions of Pangaea were located between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south of the equator, which would have included parts of present-day South America, Africa, India, and Australia. The climate of this region