Loss of Arctic's Reflective Sea Ice Will Advance Global Warming by 25 Years
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 July 2019
Losing Arctic sea ice could add warming equal to 1 trillion tons of CO₂, advancing the 2°C threshold by 25 years, Scripps scientists warn, urging urgent climate action.
Keywords: Arctic sea ice, CO₂ equivalent, warming, climate change, Scripps Oceanography
Study Bolsters Case that Climate Change is Driving California Wildfires
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 August 2019
California summer forest fires have increased fivefold since 1972, largely driven by climate change–induced aridity, Scripps scientists find, warning wildfire risk could grow sharply in coming decades.
Keywords: California wildfires, aridity, Scripps, vapor pressure deficit
Climate Change Likely to Increase Human Exposure to Toxic Mercury
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 August 2019
Harvard-led research shows warming oceans boost methylmercury in seafood like cod, tuna, and swordfish despite reduced emissions. Rising temperatures alter fish diets and energy use, increasing toxin levels.
Keywords: methylmercury, seafood, warming oceans, Harvard, Scripps
