Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
Full articleEl Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient pastScience
El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past
A recent study from Duke University researchers reveals that the El Niño phenomenon, a warm ocean event with global climatic impact, has been occurring for…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
Full articleNew insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate modelsClimate
New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models
A recent study reveals that our understanding of historical climate patterns, particularly in Southeast Asia, may have been more complicated than once thought, especially when…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
Full articleGreater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensifyNews
Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify
As global climate challenges escalate, calls for increased investment in climate services for health are gaining momentum. At the recent World Health Summit in Berlin,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024
Full articleAging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews
Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
A recent study has uncovered significant insights into the relationship between household food waste and Japan’s aging population, highlighting an urgent need to develop strategies…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024
Full articleThe growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuseNewsScience
The growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuse
“Can you imagine a day when you turn on your faucet and no water comes out?” This chilling question, posed by researchers at the University…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024
Full articleChina’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060Climate
China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060
China’s relaxation of family size restrictions may complicate its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, according to new research from University College London…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024
Full articleGlobal CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientistsScience
Global CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientists
A groundbreaking study reveals a startling increase in global CO2 emissions from forest fires, which have surged by 60% since 2001. The research, published in…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articleMost people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate
Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept
A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articleFastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protectionNewsScience
Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articleMicroplastics detected in dolphin breathScience
Microplastics detected in dolphin breath
U.S. researchers have found microplastic particles in the breath of wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation could be a significant route of exposure to these…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024
Full articleGlobal water crisis threatens economy and food securityClimate
Global water crisis threatens economy and food security
An international group of leaders and experts has issued a warning that humanity must act urgently to address the global water crisis. In a comprehensive…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024
Full articleGrassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollutionScience
Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollution
A 24-year field study conducted in Minnesota has shed light on the compounded threat that nitrogen pollution and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide pose to grassland…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024
Full articleGrasslands respond rapidly to climate changeScience
Grasslands respond rapidly to climate change
In the world of ecosystems affected by climate change, grasslands are proving to be the fast responders. While forests may take years to reveal the…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
Full articleElectric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050Science
Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050
A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., along with a transition to renewable…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
Full articleRoskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on BornholmNews
Roskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on Bornholm
Roskilde University (RUC) researchers have secured EU funding to launch an innovative shrimp farming project on the Danish island of Bornholm. With support from the…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
Full articleClimate change drives internal migration as drought and aridification disrupt livelihoods worldwideScience
Climate change drives internal migration as drought and aridification disrupt livelihoods worldwide
Climate change has become a powerful force reshaping migration patterns within national borders, according to a new study led by the International Institute for Applied…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024
Full articleTropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperaturesScience
Tropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperatures
As climate change reshapes global weather patterns, a new study reveals that two-thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) within tropical forests are facing never-before-seen temperature…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024
Full articleGlobal warming steady but not surging, new study confirmsClimate
Global warming steady but not surging, new study confirms
A new study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, suggests that while global temperatures are undoubtedly rising, there is no statistically significant evidence to…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024
Full articleAncient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shiftsScience
Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts
Seven common European forest tree species have managed to maintain significant genetic diversity over millions of years, even as they weathered drastic environmental changes during…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
Full articleScientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survivalScience
Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survival
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have demonstrated that selective breeding can improve the heat tolerance of coral species, potentially helping these vulnerable marine ecosystems to…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
Full articleClimate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warnClimate
Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warn
As climate change progresses, international experts in emergency medicine are raising alarms about the increasing strain on emergency medical services worldwide. At the European Emergency…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
Full articleExtreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless populationScience
Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless population
A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has revealed that individuals experiencing homelessness are facing significantly higher mortality risks…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
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