Tag: Climate Change

Sea Levels To Rise By A Foot In Three Decades

Sea levels at USA coastlines, by the year 2050, are set to increase by 10-12 inches. How the overall increase is reflected by region may depend on the height of the coastline, among other factors.

How Global Warming May Add To Cancer Risk For Arctic Populations

While there are numerous risks and consequences that this permafrost thawing is expected to expose us to, we now have one more to add to the list. The thawing of permafrost in the northern regions is expected to release radon, which may increase the risk of cancer among the Arctic communities.

Climate Change May Affect Power Supply Through Air Conditioning Demands

The impact of rising temperatures, increasing air conditioning demands, and possible power grid failures will impact the population unevenly. Older citizens, non-whites, and low-income people are bound to experience the ill effects of the situation first.

Study Identifies Two Approaches To Coping With Climate Change

A new study, after surveying 334 parents, has identified two coping behaviours against climate change: adaptive approach coping and maladaptive avoidance coping.

Climate Change May Drive Emperor Penguins To Extinction

Climate change is not only threatening the living conditions of Emperor Penguins, it may be pushing them faster towards extinction.