anthropocene

Over 500,000 pounds of human garbage litter the moon. A group of scientists says we have entered the 'lunar Anthropocene.'

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:38

Tech Insider : Technology, Environment

Photo of Eugene Cernan on the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission. — Eugene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon.
Harrison Schmitt/NASA

Science, the-conversation, lunar-missions, anthropocene, space-astronomy, Technology, Environment

Study Reveals Shrinking Timeframe to Contain Global Warming to 1.5 Degrees

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 14:15

Gizmodo : Environment

Our global carbon budget to avoid permanently reaching 1.5 degrees of warming is smaller than we previously thought, new research says.

Environment, human impact on the environment, anthropocene, carbon budget, climate forcing, Climate Change, robin lamboll

Will Your City Have Enough Water and Power in a Hotter Future?

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:01

Gizmodo : Environment

The climate crisis is making weather unpredictable. It’s hotter for longer and we’re seeing extreme precipitation changes. New research shows that, if we don’t lower emissions, climate change is going to boost water and power demand for cities facing these weather changes.

renee obringer, anthropocene, emissions reduction, Environment, climate change in the united states, climate change policy, human impact on the environment

Excessive Heat and Rainfall Combos Will Be Practically Everywhere If Emissions Keep Rising, Study Says

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 14:41

Gizmodo : Environment

The climate crisis is going to expose more of the world to both hotter weather and heavy rainfall. This could create dangerous flood conditions new research has found.

human impact on the environment, anthropocene, effects of climate change, weather hazards, flood, haijiang wu, weather

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