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Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024
Changes in store for atmospheric rivers David Hosansky | UCAR - Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the…
December 20, 2024
Full articleSatellites unite to reveal Greenland Ice Sheet’s dramatic transformationScience
Satellites unite to reveal Greenland Ice Sheet’s dramatic transformation
For the first time, satellite missions from ESA and NASA have united to provide a detailed picture of the dramatic changes occurring in the Greenland…
December 20, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Belgium’s record-breaking rainfall in 2024News
Image of the day: Belgium’s record-breaking rainfall in 2024
Belgium experienced an extraordinary year of rainfall in 2024, marking its wettest year on record. Data from the Copernicus Climate…
December 20, 2024
Full articleJapan inspects US air base over chemical spillNews
Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill
Tokyo, Japan | AFP - Japanese authorities on Friday carried out an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo,…
December 20, 2024
Full articleDenmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews
Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling
Denmark, a country among the highest producers of waste in Europe, is enacting a new law designed to curb excessive…
December 20, 2024
Full articleFlood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across DenmarkNews
Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across Denmark
The number of municipalities in Denmark identified as being at significant potential risk of flooding has nearly doubled, increasing from…
December 20, 2024
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Image of the day: Belgium’s record-breaking rainfall in 2024News
Image of the day: Belgium’s record-breaking rainfall in 2024
Belgium experienced an extraordinary year of rainfall in 2024, marking its wettest year on record. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) tracks monthly…
December 20, 2024
Full articleJapan inspects US air base over chemical spillNews
Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill
Tokyo, Japan | AFP - Japanese authorities on Friday carried out an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after…
December 20, 2024
Full articleDenmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews
Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling
Denmark, a country among the highest producers of waste in Europe, is enacting a new law designed to curb excessive packaging use and enhance recycling…
December 20, 2024
Full articleFlood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across DenmarkNews
Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across Denmark
The number of municipalities in Denmark identified as being at significant potential risk of flooding has nearly doubled, increasing from 27 to 51. This sharp…
December 20, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary IslandsNews
Image of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary Islands
A dense haze, known locally as Calima, blanketed Spain’s Canary Islands on 17 December 2024 following Storm Dorothea. Strong winds carried suspended dust from the…
December 19, 2024
Full articleWhite House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s returnNews
White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s return
By Issam AHMED Washington, United States | AFP - President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord,…
December 19, 2024
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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxiaClimate
Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia
An ancient rock formation on Japan's Mount Ashibetsu has allowed scientists to pinpoint the timing and duration of one of Earth's most extreme environmental disruptions:…
December 20, 2024
Full articleProtecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survivalClimate
Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival
High in the Andes, Peru’s puna grasslands offer a vital lifeline for Andean bears, commonly known as spectacled bears, named for the distinctive markings around…
December 19, 2024
Full articleAncient mountain formation reshaped climate in prehistoric ChinaClimate
Ancient mountain formation reshaped climate in prehistoric China
Geologists have uncovered how tectonic forces shaped coastal mountain ranges in eastern Asia over 100 million years ago, triggering profound climate shifts during the Cretaceous…
December 18, 2024
Full articleArctic infrastructure faces climate-driven instability by 2100Climate
Arctic infrastructure faces climate-driven instability by 2100
Coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic are under severe threat from erosion, sea level rise, and permafrost thaw, according to the first comprehensive pan-Arctic…
December 17, 2024
Full articleGlacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissionsClimate
Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions
Recent research has revealed a promising natural process in glacial rivers and lakes that could help reduce methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming.…
December 15, 2024
Full articleRadical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate changeClimate
Radical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate change
As the effects of the climate crisis escalate, so does the urgency for transformative solutions. In a recent article published in Frontiers in Energy, Nobel…
December 14, 2024
Full articleClimate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communitiesClimate
Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communities
Rural Indigenous communities in Russia's Far East rely on traditional food systems that depend on wild animal, plant, and fungal species, especially in remote and…
December 13, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024
Changes in store for atmospheric rivers David Hosansky | UCAR - Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the…
December 20, 2024
Full articleSatellites unite to reveal Greenland Ice Sheet’s dramatic transformationScience
Satellites unite to reveal Greenland Ice Sheet’s dramatic transformation
For the first time, satellite missions from ESA and NASA have united to provide a detailed picture of the dramatic changes occurring in the Greenland…
December 20, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: December 19, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024
University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on Mars University of Houston - A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing…
December 19, 2024
Full articleMicroalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depthsScience
Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths
The tiny phytoplankton that drive oxygen production and carbon storage in Earth's oceans are revealing how they navigate their ever-changing underwater world. Diatoms are unicellular…
December 19, 2024
Full articleConnectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversityScience
Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversity
Even the smallest ecosystems, like ponds, are feeling the pressures of global biodiversity loss, with human-driven fragmentation posing a significant threat. These often-overlooked waterbodies are…
December 19, 2024
Full articleHidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncoveredNewsScience
Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered
Brown algae, an essential component of marine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in maintaining coastal habitats, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change through carbon sequestration.…
December 19, 2024
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Global climate summary for November 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for November 2024
November 2024 marked the second-warmest November globally since records began, continuing a year characterized by extraordinary climate extremes. The month also witnessed the second-lowest global…
December 15, 2024
Full articleDroughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…
December 4, 2024
Full articleGlobal climate summary for October 2024Facts
Global climate summary for October 2024
Second-warmest October for the globe and the lowest sea ice extent on record. Temperature October 2024 marked the second-warmest October globally since records began, with…
November 15, 2024
Full articleU.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patternsFactsNews
U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patterns
In October 2024, the United States experienced rapid drought expansion, extreme heat, and a complex interplay of weather events that have set new records and…
November 9, 2024
Full articleGlobal climate summary for September 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for September 2024
September 2024 marked a significant milestone in global climate patterns, becoming the second warmest September on record both in the U.S. and worldwide. It also…
October 30, 2024
Full articleMaking food safer and sustainableFacts
Making food safer and sustainable
As World Food Day approaches on October 16, global food systems face urgent calls for transformation to ensure sustainable and safe nutrition for all. The…
October 14, 2024
Full articleGlobal climate summary for August 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for August 2024
The 15th consecutive month of record-setting global temperatures and the second-lowest Antarctic sea ice extent again. The latest NOAA global climate report for August 2024…
September 16, 2024
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