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What Would Happen If The Earth Lost Its Deserts

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

They may seem like arid wastelands, but Earth's deserts play vital roles in global climate and biodiversity, and losing them would have serious consequences.

La Niña 2025-2026 Is Gearing Up. Here Are The Weird Weather Events It Could Bring To Your Region

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

La Niña is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures that alter the Pacific jet stream, which can have a host of affects on various regions of the U.S.

The Sahara Won't Be A Desert Forever. Here's Why

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

The Sahara's sun-scorched sands cover North Africa, but it was once green and lush. Thanks to natural and human-caused climate change, it likely will be again.

The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.

The Biggest Theories Why American Lions Went Extinct

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:00:19 +0000

American lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.

The Big Reason Why Chicago Electrifies This Body Of Water

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:00:52 +0000

The city of Chicago electrifies one of its bodies of water for a very important reason. One that involves years of history and animal science.

Some Scientists Believe We're Having Another Mass Extinction Right Now

staff@grunge.com (Xan Indigo) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:30:10 +0000

Over the eons, Earth has seen several mass extinction events, including one happening right now. This time, the cause isn't a huge asteroid impact. It's humans.

Why You Don't Want To Bathe In Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:00:32 +0000

The Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring might look pretty cool, but you definitely don't want to bathe in it. In fact, it's dangerous to do so. Here's why.

Here's How Many Active Volcanoes Are In Iceland (And It's Probably More Than You Think)

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:22:39 +0000

Many people don't have to worry about an active volcano nearby. There are a few active volcanoes in Iceland - and you might be surprised at the overall number.

The Dark Truth About Factory Farming

staff@grunge.com (Mina Elwell) — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:30:48 +0000

Factory farms are industrial facilities that produce massive amounts of meat found in restaurants and grocery stores, largely through abuse and exploitation.

How The Winter Solstice May Affect Your Body, According To Science

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:00:22 +0000

The winter solstice happens every year, and it's the longest night of the year. Here's what the science says about how it affects your body.

Is Sustainable Jet Fuel A Possibility?

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:10 +0000

With the threat of climate change increasingly looming overhead, many are wondering if sustainable jet fuel is a possibility. Here's what we know.

The Troubling Reason America's Plant Hardiness Zone Map Gets Updated

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:51:16 +0000

America's USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map got updated in 2023 for the first time since 2012. And there's a troubling reason it happened - here it is.

How Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green

staff@grunge.com (Xan Indigo) — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:30:48 +0000

As climate change reshapes life as we know it, Antarctica is becoming more hospitable to plant life -- with chilling implications for the entire planet.

The Real Reason Hurricanes Are Rare In California

staff@grunge.com (Alice Bennett) — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:00:33 +0000

California has only ever been hit by one real hurricane. So why is it so rare to see them in the Golden State? There are a few different reasons.

Bizarre Theories For Tornadoes In Ancient Rome That People Actually Believed

staff@grunge.com (Benito Cereno) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:30:11 +0000

Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis.

10 Times The Weather Turned The Tides Of War

staff@grunge.com (Michele Gama Sosa) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:30:53 +0000

Wars have been won and lost for a variety of reasons, and not always due to just human effort or error. Sometimes the weather played a key role in battle.

What An El Nino Year Means For Weather

staff@grunge.com (William Kennedy) — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:45:41 +0000

El Niños are naturally occurring weather patterns that happen every two to seven years. Here's what an expected El Niño means more specifically.

How Climate Change Could Affect Life In The Deepest Parts Of The Ocean

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 10 May 2023 02:45:08 +0000

We know that Earth naturally cycles through cool and warm periods, and that temperatures in 2100 are on track to hit the same highs as 5 million years ago.

The Worst Monsoon Disasters In History

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 18:30:10 +0000

While monsoons are simply a change in wind, they can also bring lots of rain and subsequent flooding, causing disaster.