In today’s news, climate scientists have detected warning signs of the collapse of the Gulf Stream, one of the planet’s main potential tipping points.
Emperor penguins could be functionally extinct by 2100 because of global heating's impact on Antarctic sea ice.
And Brush-tailed bettongs are being reintroduced to the Northern Territory after being locally extinct for at least 60 years.
TODAY'S TOP CLIMATE NEWS
Climate crisis: Scientists spot warning signs of Gulf Stream collapse
Climate scientists have detected warning signs of the collapse of the Gulf Stream, one of the planet’s main potential tipping points. The research found “an almost complete loss of stability over the last century” of the currents that researchers call the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC).
Global warming pushing emperor penguins to brink of extinction by 2100
Climate change is threatening emperor penguins with extinction in much of their range, and this week federal wildlife officials in the United States announced a proposal to protect them under the Endangered Species Act.
Environmental impact of bottled water ‘up to 3,500 times greater than tap water’
The impact of bottled water on natural resources is 3,500 times higher than for tap water, scientists have found.
Pacific leaders to discuss climate, virus
The impact of climate change on the security of the Pacific region will be a key issue facing Scott Morrison, Joe Biden and other leaders at a major forum.
That Australians are very worried about climate change is not a new finding. But a new study warns of an impending epidemic of mental health related disorders such as eco-anxiety, climate disaster-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and future-orientated despair.
TODAY'S TOP ENVIRONMENT NEWS
Locally extinct brush-tailed bettongs brought back to Northern Territory wildlife sanctuary
Brush-tailed bettongs are being reintroduced to the Northern Territory after being locally extinct for at least 60 years.