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Remains of the first-known Neanderthal family discovered in Siberia

Remains of the first-known Neanderthal family discovered in Siberia

On Oct. 19, 2022, a group of researchers reported finding the remains of a Neanderthal family — the first discovery of its kind — to the scientific journal Nature. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, the remains were found alongside animal bones and stone tools inside the Chagyrskaya Cave in Siberia.

Heat Wave in Siberia Among the Natural Disasters That Made 2020 Earth’s Second Hottest Year on Record

Heat Wave in Siberia Among the Natural Disasters That Made 2020 Earth’s Second Hottest Year on Record

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2020 was Earth’s second hottest year on record. Ten of Earth’s warmest years have occurred since 2005. Rising temperatures are threatening the planet, and one of the most at-risk regions is the Arctic.

Weekly Climate News


Feb. 11, 2021 


  • A flash flood in Uttarakhand, India, has left 31 people dead and 175 missing. The natural disaster has been linked to global warming in the Himalayas.

  • Developing countries usually see increases in air pollution as population and economies grow. A new study has found that Nigeria is expanding and becoming less polluted. 

  • A research study has found that climate change has produced longer pollen seasons in the United States along with more pollen found in the air.

  • Peat in Ireland has been found to help to absorb greenhouse gases and aid in mitigating climate change. 

  • Read about the environmental and climate change links to the farmers’ protests in India centered around agricultural reform. 

  • Research continues on the link between climate change and COVID-19. Read this article on the most recent findings. 

  • British scientists have discovered a way to recapture atmospheric carbon and turn it into jet fuel. 

  • Due to climate change, a heatwave including temperatures reaching 100 F in Siberia has led to wildfires and an increase in the melting of sea ice.