During the transitional period between the Pleistocene and Holocene epoch, the Earth’s temperature underwent massive change, forcing prehistoric humans in Indonesia to change their diet.
Will a warmer world be more taxing on mental health?
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Both drought and violence drove many Syrians out of their homes; even if the war ends, the continuing difficulty of farming will make it hard for them to return.
Around 10 states in the U.S. have hit over 120 degrees Fahrenheit on their hottest days this year.
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More places around the world are experiencing days with record high temperatures. These prolonged hot spells may have unanticipated impacts on pregnant women, triggering early deliveries.
A hot and dry spring is leading into a hot and dry summer.
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What caused the rise and then collapse 2,600 years ago of this vast empire centered on Mesopotamia? Clues from a cave in northern Iraq point to abrupt climate change.
Religions and religious leaders are actively voicing out impacts of climate change, alongside with scientists and youth movement.
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The problems of climate change are not only problems of science and technology. They are also moral, ethical and spiritual problems about how we live our lives.
The colour and brightness of birds’ eggs plays a key role in keeping them at the right temperature.
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We’ve spent years publishing smart, practical research on real climate solutions. Now it’s time to put it all into practice.
Newspaper editors once sorted through letters to decide which would be published in their newspaper. Our comments moderation policy is no different.
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Publishing the comments of climate change deniers would be journalistically irresponsible. That’s why we’re redoubling our efforts to weed out misinformation.
The Conversation has joined more than 250 news outlets around the world to focus on climate change coverage.
South Africa needs to develop low-cost housing solutions that are inherently comfortable and environmentally sustainable. Green roofs could be part of these solutions.