skinny.

Latest / Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Earth’s Thermostat Is Rising | Texas News

Earth’s average temperature has surged 1.2°C since the 1800s—enough to disrupt weather, swell seas, and amplify extreme events like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Scientists confirm human activity, especially fossil fuel use, is driving this change. While not shocking, the data is growing more alarming, revealing accelerating ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica that could trigger massive sea level rise. Public reaction runs the gamut: urgent calls for action from environmentalists clash with debates over economic trade-offs. As climate science sharpens, one thing’s clear—we’re at a…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.