Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductionsScience
Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductions
As climate concerns shape investor behavior, a new study suggests that companies implementing a broad spectrum of climate policies, rather than isolated initiatives, demonstrate more…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024
Full articleGlobal CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisisClimate
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisis
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2024, highlighting the persistent challenge in addressing climate change, according to the Global Carbon…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024
Full articleClimate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100Climate
Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100
The world’s temperate rainforests, rare ecosystems found only in cool, moist climates, are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, according to new research by scientists…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024
Full articleRising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and SvalbardScience
Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and Svalbard
Recent data from the Climate-Ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT) suggests that conditions in the tundra regions of Svalbard and East Finnmark are becoming increasingly…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024
Full articleNew global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer futureClimateNews
New global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer future
In an effort to address two major crises simultaneously, researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the London School of Hygiene and…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024
Full articleWhat wasps can teach humans about surviving high alcohol consumptionScience
What wasps can teach humans about surviving high alcohol consumption
On a warm summer evening, humans enjoying a drink outdoors might share their glass with an unlikely visitor - a wasp. While most animals, including…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 10, 2024
Full articleWindfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nationsClimate
Windfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nations
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) opens on November 11, a significant debate looms over how industrialized nations will fulfill their financial commitments…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 9, 2024
Full articleAncient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cyclesNewsScience
Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cycles
About a million years ago, Earth’s ice age cycles underwent a dramatic shift, marking what scientists call the Mid-Pleistocene Transition (MPT). This period has long…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 8, 2024
Full articleUrban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believedScience
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed
A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024
Full articleRising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American WestClimate
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West
Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for drought in the American West, where higher temperatures are transforming what might otherwise be mild droughts into severe,…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024
Full articleStorms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study revealsScience
Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study reveals
New research shines a spotlight on the unforeseen challenges facing one of the world’s most iconic seabirds, the albatross, during extreme ocean storms. Known for…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024
Full articleOptimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zonesClimateNews
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones
As urban areas expand rapidly around the world, the need for climate-conscious planning has never been greater. New research suggests that optimizing city layouts to…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024
Full articleTapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependenceScience
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence
As the global agriculture industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are finding ways to decrease reliance on nitrogen-based fertilizers. In a…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024
Full articleAnimal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversityScience
Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity
In a world where animal populations face increasing threats, modern tracking technology is ushering in a new era of ecological data collection, providing scientists with…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024
Full articleSatellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024
Full articlePollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience
Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024
Full articleUnveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systemsScience
Unveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systems
Understanding what drives change in complex systems — from natural ecosystems to engineered designs — is vital to advancing science and technology, yet such causal…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024
Full articleOcean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability
Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024
Full articleThree strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goalsClimate
Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goals
Securing a sustainable future while addressing the climate crisis is a multifaceted challenge. In a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters, researchers from the…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleAncient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warmingScience
Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warming
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, ancient volcanoes continued to emit carbon dioxide long after their eruptions ended, driving unexpected climate shifts. Research led by Rutgers…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleBottom trawling threatens ocean carbon storage, accelerating climate changeScience
Bottom trawling threatens ocean carbon storage, accelerating climate change
Recent research by scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has revealed that bottom trawling in the North Sea is significantly undermining the seabed's ability to store…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleDiscovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestrationClimate
Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestration
A novel cyanobacteria strain has been discovered that could hold immense potential in addressing the global carbon crisis. Identified by researchers from the United States…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleClimate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food webScience
Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food web
A new study has revealed how climate change could significantly disrupt Arctic marine ecosystems, with potential ripple effects impacting species throughout the region. Researchers from…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
Full articleWealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusiveClimate
Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive
The global effort to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is advancing, but the path to net-zero by 2050 may face serious challenges. A recent…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
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