Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan
Homeowners across the US are facing rapidly increasing insurance premiums due to climate change and more frequent extreme weather events. Rising home insurance rates are driven by increased repair costs from hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, leaving many struggling with higher bills and reduced coverage. Learn why these changes are happening and how climate change is forcing insurance companies to adjust their policies.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
As global temperatures shatter records, we find ourselves in uncharted territory and face unprecedented climate threats. The potential release of methane hydrates—an often overlooked yet potent greenhouse gas—could accelerate global warming beyond control.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Discover why rethinking economic mindsets is essential for climate survival. Learn how shifting economic paradigms, breaking free from the gold standard, and utilizing interest-free bonds can lead to sustainable solutions.
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- Written by: William Gallus, Iowa State University
What is a heat dome?A meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon baking the northeast quarter of the US
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- Written by: Dirk S. Schmeller, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
‘Transformative change’: idea will be key in fight for climate and wildlife
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- Written by: Dirk S. Schmeller, CNRS
What is transformative change? Another political buzzword? The IPBES defines it as a “fundamental, system-wide reorganisation across technological, economic...
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- Written by: Jessica Boxall and Michael Head, University of Southampton
Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research
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- Written by: Victor Court, Université Paris Cité
In 2000, Nobel Prize-winning atmospheric chemist Paul J. Crutzen proposed that the epoch known as the Holocene, which started some 11,700 years ago, had reached its end.
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- Written by: Sonja Fransen, United Nations University et al
Migrants can be a transformative force for sustainable development
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
The U.S. East Coast is facing a critical environmental challenge: major cities are experiencing significant land sinking.
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- Written by: Xu Yi-chong, Griffith University
China is the world’s single largest emitter, accounting for 27% of the world’s carbon dioxide and a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.
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- Written by: Robert Chris and Hugh Hunt
The disagreement between two climate scientists that will decide our future
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- Written by: Jan Zalasiewicz, University of Leicester et al
The climate change we caused is here for at least 50,000 years – and probably far longer
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- Written by: Piers Forster, University of Leeds
As the latest UN climate change summit (COP28) gets underway in Dubai, conversations around limiting global warming to 1.5°C will confront a harsh reality.
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- Written by: Ben Kolosz, University of Hull
Abandoned oil rigs could scrape carbon from the sky and store it in empty undersea reservoirs
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- Written by: Jadu Dash, University of Southampton
Autumn has finally arrived in the UK following an unusually sunny September. The days are growing shorter, the temperature cooler, and the leaves are changing colour.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, bringing with it a cascade of consequences, including extreme weather events that wreak havoc on communities and infrastructure.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
When you hear the word "Antarctica," what comes to mind? A colossal expanse of ice and snow, perhaps a region that could easily fit the United States and Mexico within its borders.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Amidst our busy lives filled with work deadlines, family gatherings, and the latest binge-worthy TV shows, an urgent whisper grows louder each day: the call to action on climate change.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
As Maui's fires raged on, fueled by a combination of drought, intense winds, and climate shifts, the reality of our times became inescapably clear: we are living the climate crisis.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
In 2021, the United States witnessed the impact of natural hazards on nearly one in 10 homes. As climate change continues to shape our environment, it becomes imperative to identify the riskiest regions in the country.
