Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? New Study Examines Ways to Prevent Ecological Collapse
New research examines if its possible for humanity to continue to thrive on Earth without triggering an ecological collapse.
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New Study Suggests Impact of Hurricanes Helen and Milton Could Lead to a Rise in Violence Against Women
A new study reveals a troubling link between climate change and rising violence against women worldwide.
Hurricane Helene: An On-the-Ground Report from a Devastated Region
In this special installment of The Intelligence Brief, The Debrief's Editor in Chief Micah Hanks reports from Asheville, NC, on the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Mysterious Gigantic Features Discovered Beneath Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf by Underwater Robotic Survey
New imagery from beneath Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf has revealed the existence of previously unknown features.
Trees Are Now Moving Due to Climate Change, But It’s Not the First Time
Trees in Brazil's Atlantic Forest are moving in response to climate change, according to new studies into an ancient phenomenon.
Scientists Uncover New Clues To Why the U.S. is the Tornado Capital of the World
New research relying on computer modeling helps answer the question of why the U.S. is the tornado capital of the world.
Beneath Antarctica’s Ice Sheets, Scientists Have Just Made a Wet and Worrying Discovery
Researchers in Antarctica report a concerning new discovery involving ice melting on Earth’s southernmost continent.
What are “Ghost Roads” and Why Are They Destroying the Natural World?
Researchers have unveiled the extensive and devastating impact of ghost roads on the tropical forests.
Something Odd is Happening Daily in Antarctica That Researchers Completely Overlooked Until Now
Something is happening each day at Antarctica's largest ice shelf that has previously gone unnoticed, despite more than a century of human activity in the area.
Satellites Detected This Odd “Glow” Coming from Plants on Earth. Now Scientists Say It Could Help Predict Severe Droughts.
A glow that plants produce during photosynthesis could offer a breakthrough in predicting devastating droughts before they strike.
Earthquake Swarms with No Clear Trigger Have Baffled Scientists for Years. This May Be What’s Causing Them.
New research has revealed that earthquake swarms may be linked to climate events that include heavy snowfall and rain, according to new findings by MIT scientists and an international team of colleagues.
Thousands of Meteorites Are Vanishing in Antarctica. Now Scientists have Revealed Why.
A new study says that as many as 12,200 extraterrestrial meteorites sitting on the surface of Antarctica are disappearing every year.
This Massive Solar Farm, One of the Largest Projects in DoD History, Is Changing How We Look at Solar Energy
The massive Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage facility went online this month following announcements that the project had reached substantial completion.
Dormant for Thousands of Years, These Organisms Are Suddenly Waking Up. Now Scientists Are Concerned.
Researchers have found that as global temperatures steadily rise, tiny organisms long dormant are now coming alive.
Climate Change Is Impacting Solar Panels and Will Cause Them to Degrade Faster
A recent study says climate change may be accelerating the degradation of solar panels, causing them to break down faster.
Stunning Images Reveal How Melting Ice is Making Huge Parts of Greenland Live Up To Its Name
As ice sheets and glaciers melt away, huge portions of Greenland are becoming covered in wetlands and vegetation.
Study Calls for New Category 6 Mega-Hurricane Classification Amid Climate Change
New study suggests adding a Category 6 to the current hurricane scale due to increased mega-hurricanes from global warming.
The Top 5 Science and Tech Topics That Make 2023 a Year to Remember
A quick top 5 list of some of our favorite stories, scientific movements, and technological developments from 2023.
Scientists Build Organic Solar Cells Using Wood for Greener Solar Panels
Researchers have utilized lignin, an organic material derived from wood, to improve the stability and environmental friendliness of organic solar cells.
Not Just a Meteor: New Study Reveals Another Culprit in the Mass Extinction of Dinosaurs
New study reveals volcanic eruptions and climate change played a role alongside the famed asteroid impact in the dinosaurs' extinction.
Engineers Have Turned This Killer Greenhouse Gas into An Efficient Fuel Source
Engineers from MIT and Harvard University have unveiled an innovative process to transform carbon dioxide into formate, a substance that can function as a stable fuel.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Soon be Replaced By New Green “Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries”
Aqueous rechargeable batteries are a greener alternative to lithium batteries. A new breakthrough may help make them more readily available.
NASA’s Space Laser is Finally Revealing the Unsolved Mysteries and Hidden Secrets of the Amazon
The Mysteries of the Amazon rainforest that have been hidden for nearly five centuries are finally being revealed by a NASA space laser called GEDI.
Extreme Weather Warnings and More: The U.K. Just Tested Its Controversial New Emergency Alert System
The U.K. is implementing its new emergency alert system, partially in response to the rapid rise of extreme weather events globally.
Comprehensive Climate Change Report Warns That World Leaders Must Take Action to Limit Severe Weather Events
The United Nations is calling on governments around the world to take urgent action in the face of climate change, according to a new report that says current efforts to combat the crisis are insufficient.
One Small Step for Man’s Garbage: Space Junk, EV Aircraft, and Monitoring Earth’s Pollution with Satellites
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on 'The Debrief Weekly Report', we look at NASA and the Italian space agency's mission to monitor pollution, and how scientists around the world want to update the space treaty to include space junk.
“Vastly Underestimated” Ice Loss Presents a Grim Forecast for Future Sea Level Rise
This week, we analyze a recent international study pointing to a greater sea level rise in the years ahead than previous models expected.
Climate Change Concerns Prompt Executive Action From the White House
This week we turn our focus toward the Biden Administration's recent executive steps toward curbing the effects of climate change.
We’ve Lost The Fight Against Extreme Heat So We Now Have to Adapt, Says New Report
Global warming is causing irreversable extreme heat, meaning we must strengthen power grids, alter how we look at our cities, and our world.
Climate Change: A Challenge for U.S. National Security
This week, we examine the DOD's concerns about climate change, and what the U.S. military and its allies are doing to combat it.
Telescopes are Producing a Significant Amount of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A recent study by astronomers shows how telescopes and their corresponding observatories emit significant amounts of greenhouse gas.
Windy Weather Brings Social Media Users Together: A New Tornado Warning System
As experts predict more extreme weather due to climate change, social media is proving to be an effective warning system.
What is Eco-Anxiety, and Do I Already Have It?
Eco-anxiety, or the stress due to climate change, will no doubt continue to rise as global warming gets worse.
Don’t Run Forrest: How Climate Change is Affecting Endurance Athletes
New research shows that climate change may even impact endurance athletes, and could lead to more injuries.
Birds with Big Brains Best at Resisting Climate Change
New research shows that birds with big brains are better at resisting climate change-induced shrinking than birds with...
The Cost of Coffee Will Continue to Climb Due to Climate Change
With climate change shrinking the areas where the Arabica coffee plant can grow, the price of coffee is steadily increasing.
There’s Good News When it Comes to Climate Change on Coral Reefs
Climate change has caused significant damage to coral reefs. These reefs are extremely important as they provide food...
Chinese Citizens Conflate Climate Change with Air Pollution
A New Study Surveys over 40 million people
A New Study Surveys over 40 million people
With the new year comes scary expectations of future climate change events. Recent occurrences, like the winter wildfires...
The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change
Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.
Killer Whales Invading Newly Melted Arctic Ocean
Killer whales are spending more time in the newly melted portions of the Arctic Ocean. Considered by researchers...
These 4 Technologies Can Save Humanity From A ‘Global Warming Hell World’
The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change
The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change
Climate change is going to kill us, but some have been working to fix it. The Debrief tackles the top 4 inventions that will save humanity.
Michelin Wants to Put Inflatable Wing Sails on Ships to Reduce CO2 emissions
Michelin presented the WISAMO project, a giant inflatable sail the company wants to install on all maritime vessels to reduce carbon emissions.
10 Modern Civilizations On The Road To Collapse
From the very moment humans started grouping in complex centralized societies, people became obsessed with the idea of...
The Woolly Mammoth Will Be Back In 6 Years, Says New Start-Up in Partnership with Harvard University
Colossal plans on bringing the woolly mammoth back from the dead and returning an ancient species to the Arctic tundra.
Animals Are ‘Shape-Shifting’ in Response to A Warming Climate, Says New Study
New research indicates that many animals are rapidly 'shape-shifting' and changing their biology in a last-ditch effort to survive climate change.
Climate Scientists Want To Use Our Poop To Feed and Fuel the World, and It’s A Genius Idea
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
It's a crappy situation, but scientists say we can solve the climate crisis by harvesting biomass from our waste to feed and fuel the world.
Northern Bees Could Thrive As the Earth’s Climate Heats Up, New Study Says
A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.
A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.
Climate change is affecting the effectiveness of bee flight, and while this could benefit northern bees, southern bee species are screwed.
When the World Runs out of Water, Will This Inventor Save Us?
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
As countries scramble to avoid looming water shortages, one inventor says his new device can create thousands of gallons of water a day.
Climate Change May Be Weakening Earth’s Vital Signs, New Study Says
While the history of human-caused climate change is relatively short given the Earth’s lifespan, it has also been occurring for longer than many may realize.
Climate Change Causing More Than 5 Million Deaths Annually, Says New Study
A just published study says nearly 5.1 million extra deaths a year can be attributed to the global effects of climate change.