WMO bulletin marks World Ozone Day, highlights progress in ozone recoveryNews
WMO bulletin marks World Ozone Day, highlights progress in ozone recovery
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published its annual WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin, coinciding with World Ozone Day 2024. The bulletin provides insights into…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleRising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study findsScience
Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds
A new study warns that current global energy projections may be underestimating the future impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleScientists unveil new cell design to turn captured CO2 into green fuelScience
Scientists unveil new cell design to turn captured CO2 into green fuel
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a cutting-edge electrochemical cell that could revolutionize the conversion of captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into green fuel. The…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleStudy finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impactClimate
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
A new study alleviates concerns that rerouting flights to avoid forming contrails - high-altitude clouds known to contribute to climate warming - might inadvertently harm…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleGreenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shockClimate
Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shock
A landslide in Greenland’s remote Dickson Fjord triggered a rare seismic event, generating vibrations detectable worldwide for nine days, according to a study published in…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleStudy reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globallyScience
Study reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globally
A new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) reveals that erratic weather events, exacerbated by global warming, are increasingly disrupting global…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleNew method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science
New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel technique to break down perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a subgroup of the hazardous "forever chemicals" known as PFAS,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleDeforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warmingScience
Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warming
A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights a previously underestimated consequence of large-scale deforestation: reduced cloud cover, which amplifies global warming. Researchers from Leipzig…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleHow oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cyclesScience
How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cycles
If you could collect all the organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, you would find that SAR11 bacteria, also known as Pelagibacterales,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleCentury-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience
Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleStronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risksClimate
Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks
Recent research shows that summer storms tend to be more frequent and intense over urban areas compared to rural surroundings, raising concerns about the increased…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleGlobal companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report findsNews
Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report finds
According to the State of Transition Report 2024, the number of companies setting long-term emissions targets aligned with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal has significantly…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleFlooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience
Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has revealed a…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleMethane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledgesClimate
Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledges
Global methane emissions have surged at an unprecedented rate over the past five years, according to new research, raising serious concerns about achieving global climate…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleDanish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews
Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling
Researchers from Roskilde University are leading an ambitious project called CircleHealth, which aims to reduce the consumption of plastic and textiles in hospitals across three…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleSharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warmScience
Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warm
Grey reef sharks are being forced to abandon coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures, according to new research. The study, published in Communications Biology,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleCement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research findsScience
Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research finds
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the carbonation process in cement-based materials, which could play a crucial role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleOptimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener futureClimate
Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future
The global climate crisis is intensifying, with urban living spaces (ULS) playing a crucial role in carbon emissions. To address this challenge, researchers have developed…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleMajority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
A striking 72% of people - nearly three out of four people - across 18 G20 countries believe it should be a criminal offence for…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024
Full articleNew DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planningScience
New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planning
As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, communities face increasing challenges in preparing for disasters. A new guidance report, developed by scientists at the Desert…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024
Full articleNew study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlandsScience
New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlands
A recent international study led by Ariane Arias-Ortiz from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has made significant strides in understanding methane gas emissions from…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024
Full articleThe vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threatClimate
The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threat
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals a vicious cycle where climate change, wildfires, and air pollution are interlinked, amplifying their harmful…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
Full articleWashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow meltScience
WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow melt
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) have revealed the significant role of dark brown carbon (d-BrC), a previously overlooked wildfire byproduct, in accelerating…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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