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Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Researchers create AI tool…
January 22, 2025 Full article
Catastrophic coral bleaching devastates southern Great Barrier Reef
The University of Sydney's One Tree Island research station on One Tree Island reef on the southern Great Barrier Reef
Catastrophic coral bleaching devastates southern Great Barrier ReefScience

Catastrophic coral bleaching devastates southern Great Barrier Reef

Coral bleaching on the southern Great Barrier Reef has reached catastrophic levels, according to a study published in Limnology and Oceanography Letters. Senior author Professor…
January 21, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Tropical Cyclone Sean
Tropical Cyclone Sean, Western Australia - 20 January 2025
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Image of the day: Tropical Cyclone Sean

On January 20, 2025, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology upgraded Tropical Cyclone Sean to a Category 4 storm as it…
January 21, 2025 Full article
UNESCO and WMO launch global effort to preserve glaciers in 2025
Melting glacier
UNESCO and WMO launch global effort to preserve glaciers in 2025News

UNESCO and WMO launch global effort to preserve glaciers in 2025

UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have officially launched the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, marking a critical global…
January 21, 2025 Full article
Trump’s climate retreat shines light on green leaders
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Trump’s climate retreat shines light on green leaders

Paris, France | AFP The United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is a blow to global cooperation on climate…
January 21, 2025 Full article
Paris climate agreement still humanity’s ‘best hope’: EU chief
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Paris climate agreement still humanity’s ‘best hope’: EU chiefNews

Paris climate agreement still humanity’s ‘best hope’: EU chief

Davos, Switzerland | AFP EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said Europe remained committed to the Paris climate agreement, after US President Donald…
January 21, 2025 Full article
China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data shows
Renewable energy
China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data showsNews

China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data shows

Beijing, China | AFP China installed a record amount of renewable energy last year, data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) showed on Tuesday. The…
January 21, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens
Satellite imagery: Singapore therapeutic hardens
Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardensNews

Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens

Singapore, renowned for its visionary urban planning and abundant green spaces, is charting a new course in mental health tourism with its therapeutic gardens. These…
January 20, 2025 Full article
US to withdraw from Paris Agreement, expand drilling
Oil pumps work rhythmically against the backdrop of dusky sky
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US to withdraw from Paris Agreement, expand drilling

Washington, United States | AFP President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for a second time, a…
January 20, 2025 Full article
Indonesia launches international carbon exchange
Jakarta, Indonesia: Aerial View of Cityscape (carbon exchange)
Indonesia launches international carbon exchangeNews

Indonesia launches international carbon exchange

Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers on Monday, aiming to raise funds to help meet ambitious domestic climate goals. The…
January 20, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica
Satellite imagery: Lake Enigma, Antarctica
Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, AntarcticaNews

Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica

Antarctica's Lake Enigma, once thought to be entirely frozen, has revealed a hidden microbial ecosystem thriving beneath 14 meters of ice. Scientists uncovered this surprising…
January 19, 2025 Full article
Record heat transforms West Greenland lakes, impacts drinking water and carbon cycle
Satellite imagery: Unusual gain of ice and snow mass on the Greenland ice sheet (heat, climate, extreme weather)
Record heat transforms West Greenland lakes, impacts drinking water and carbon cycleClimate

Record heat transforms West Greenland lakes, impacts drinking water and carbon cycle

A new study has revealed how record-breaking heat and precipitation in fall 2022 drastically altered thousands of lakes in West Greenland. Published in Proceedings of…
January 22, 2025 Full article
Northern carbon crisis: Arctic-boreal region shifts to source status
Satellite imagery: Jakobshavn Glacier, Greenland (Arctic)
Northern carbon crisis: Arctic-boreal region shifts to source statusClimate

Northern carbon crisis: Arctic-boreal region shifts to source status

After thousands of years functioning as one of Earth’s most crucial carbon sinks, the Arctic-boreal zone (ABZ) is undergoing a significant transformation. A comprehensive record…
January 21, 2025 Full article
Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic
Close Up Photo of Polar Bear Underwater
Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian ArcticClimate

Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic

A new review sheds light on zoonotic infections — diseases transmitted between animals and humans—in the Canadian Arctic, a region increasingly impacted by climate change…
January 20, 2025 Full article
Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risks
Satellite image: Hurricane Rafael
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Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risks

Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural events, leaving devastation in their wake across coastal regions of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the…
January 17, 2025 Full article
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe
Two so-called 'sun stones', which are small flat shale pieces with finely incised patterns and sun motifs. They are known only from the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate

Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe

Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…
January 17, 2025 Full article
Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada
Map of areas that experienced ecosystem climate stress in the Arctic-boreal region between 1997-2020 as detected by multiple variables including satellite data and long-term temperature records
Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and CanadaClimate

Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada

New research sheds light on rapidly warming regions in the Arctic-boreal zone, revealing areas of intense ecological stress. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters,…
January 16, 2025 Full article
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture
Cacao plantation - Tree crops such as these offer important sources of income for local people and can - with sustainable strategies - protect biodiversity
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agricultureClimate

Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture

In Brief: Tree crops, including apple, olive, coffee, and cacao, span over 183 million hectares worldwide but remain undervalued in agricultural policies despite their significant…
January 15, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Researchers create AI tool…
January 22, 2025 Full article
Catastrophic coral bleaching devastates southern Great Barrier Reef
The University of Sydney's One Tree Island research station on One Tree Island reef on the southern Great Barrier Reef
Catastrophic coral bleaching devastates southern Great Barrier ReefScience

Catastrophic coral bleaching devastates southern Great Barrier Reef

Coral bleaching on the southern Great Barrier Reef has reached catastrophic levels, according to a study published in Limnology and Oceanography Letters. Senior author Professor…
January 21, 2025 Full article
Uniting society to combat microplastics pollution
Straws turn into microplastics
Uniting society to combat microplastics pollutionScience

Uniting society to combat microplastics pollution

Microplastics pollution has emerged as a pervasive global challenge, stemming from humanity’s reliance on plastic products and the resilience of these materials in the environment.…
January 20, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 3, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 3, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 3, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Researcher studies the power of…
January 19, 2025 Full article
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study
An AI reconstruction of Homo erectus - the first known human to walk fully upright looking at cave paintings
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: studyScience

Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study

Paris, France | AFP Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to…
January 17, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
January 17, 2025 Full article
Global climate summary for December 2024
Image from space of the Earth taken by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015
Global climate summary for December 2024FactsNews

Global climate summary for December 2024

In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…
January 15, 2025 Full article
Global climate summary for November 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 article
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Severe drought
Droughts 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 article
Global climate summary for October 2024
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Global 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 article
U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patterns
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U.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 article
Global climate summary for September 2024
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Global 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 article
Making food safer and sustainable
Vegetables (food)
Making 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 article