The psychology behind climate change denial

In a new thesis in psychology, a researcher has studied the psychology behind climate change denial. The results show that individuals who accept and advocate hierarchical and dominant relations between social groups and power structures, tend to a larger extent deny the problem. This acceptance of hierarchies also extends to accepting human dominance over nature.

Matthew strengthens to Category 4 hurricane

Hurricane Matthew has strengthened to a catastrophic Category 4 storm as it barrels toward the heavily populated coast of Florida. The biggest threat Matthew poses may be storm surge.