Climate change is not only transforming landscapes, ecosystems and economies. It is also changing how people feel. As wildfires, droughts, heatwaves and floods become increasingly present in everyday life, researchers are paying growing attention to “climate anxiety”.
Nearly 1,000 experts gathered in Hamburg from 23 to 25 September to discuss record heat, rising sea temperatures, storm risks and the question of how societies can better prepare for extreme weather.
UNEP’s Global Cooling Watch report finds that if current trends continue, cooling demands and energy consumption will triple by 2050. Why?
What do media reports on climate change need if they are to be read and watched? Solutions – that is one answer given by climate journalist Carel Mohn.
At first glance, Abbeyleix in County Laois appears to be much like other small Irish towns. It has a museum dedicated to local history, a playground and a handful of bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants along one main road.
From Climate Research to Public Dialogue: The Science Communication at the University of Aveiro The University of Aveiro (UA) has developed a diverse science communication ecosystem that connects academic research with society. This ecosystem comprises news articles, audiovisual storytelling, podcasts, and participatory science experiences. By… Read More »From Climate Research to Public Dialogue
The latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a wake-up call: Our climate has completely lost its balance. Experts are warning of a new record-breaking heatwave that will cost not only millions of euros but also human lives. The fact is: The climate… Read More »Talking about Climate Change – How to get it right?
The summer of 2006 marked a major turning point in my life when my family moved to Höfn in Hornafjörður, where I have lived ever since. In hindsight, three things happened more or less simultaneously: First, I had just begun my first large-scale, systematic research… Read More »What is the value of natural beauty in our lives?
It is one of the coldest winters Germany has seen in recent years, but that is no sign that everything is fine—on the contrary! It is proof that we need to report more and more thoroughly on climate change.
With major geopolitical shifts and economic pressures, it has become evident that a fact-based climate narrative is vital to maintain climate awareness, writes CEEZER-Co-Founder Dr. Carla Woydt.