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Is your dental care hurting the Planet?
Is your dental care hurting the Planet?News

Is your dental care hurting the Planet?

Orthodontic aligners have transformed dental care, offering a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. Yet, as millions of people worldwide opt for these clear…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050Climate

Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

The University of Cambridge has unveiled a bold new report detailing a roadmap for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Released by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s future
Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s futureClimate

Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s future

Sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to agricultural productivity and food security. With a fast-growing population, climate variability, and insufficient infrastructure, the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 22, 2024 Full article
Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sector
Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sectorScience

Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sector

A new study suggests that Europe’s construction sector could nearly eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060 through the adoption of advanced energy efficiency technologies. The…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
European Green Deal: a global emissions paradox
European Green Deal: a global emissions paradoxScience

European Green Deal: a global emissions paradox

The European Union's ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, embodied in the European Green Deal, represents a bold commitment to combat climate change.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warming
Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warmingScience

Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warming

As the world continues to warm, urban areas are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. A recent analysis by the World Resources Institute…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024 Full article
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate

Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools

A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024 Full article
Arctic warming linked to increased ice formation in clouds, study finds
Arctic warming linked to increased ice formation in clouds, study findsScience

Arctic warming linked to increased ice formation in clouds, study finds

Recent research reveals an unexpected connection between Arctic warming and ice formation in clouds, potentially influencing the region's climate system. As the Arctic continues to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024 Full article
Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agency
Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agencyClimate

Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agency

With global temperatures on a sharp upward trajectory, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) emphasizes the critical role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 18, 2024 Full article
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangrovesClimateNews

Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves

Tiny Antarctic krill, key players in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, are as vital for carbon storage as mangroves and seagrasses, according to a new study.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
Data gaps in 193 countries hinder progress on UN 2030 Agenda
Data gaps in 193 countries hinder progress on UN 2030 AgendaNews

Data gaps in 193 countries hinder progress on UN 2030 Agenda

Governments and international organizations rely heavily on data to make informed decisions about a wide range of issues, from energy policy to public health. However,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemate
COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemateClimate

COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemate

With less than two months before the COP29 summit, the Presidency, led by Azerbaijan, has launched the COP29 Presidency Initiatives as part of a broader…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
‘Marine Identity’ can help save the ocean
‘Marine Identity’ can help save the oceanScience

‘Marine Identity’ can help save the ocean

Research led by Dr. Pamela Buchan from the University of Exeter reveals that people's deep connection to the ocean, referred to as "marine identity," can…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
Global summit to leverage supercomputing for advanced climate modeling
Global summit to leverage supercomputing for advanced climate modelingNews

Global summit to leverage supercomputing for advanced climate modeling

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to host the International Climate Computer Summit from September 29 to October 2, 2024, bringing together over 100…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
Fraunhofer IAF’s low-noise amplifiers enhance Arctic Weather Satellite’s capabilities
Fraunhofer IAF’s low-noise amplifiers enhance Arctic Weather Satellite’s capabilitiesScience

Fraunhofer IAF’s low-noise amplifiers enhance Arctic Weather Satellite’s capabilities

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) is set to revolutionize weather forecasting and climate monitoring, particularly in the Arctic, by collecting highly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
EarthCARE’s lidar provides new insights into atmospheric particles
EarthCARE’s lidar provides new insights into atmospheric particlesScience

EarthCARE’s lidar provides new insights into atmospheric particles

The European Space Agency's (ESA) EarthCARE satellite, launched in May 2024, has now fully activated its atmospheric lidar, the ATLID. As the last of four…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Researchers use sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals
Researchers use sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable chemicalsScience

Researchers use sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals

Researchers at McGill University have developed an innovative process that utilizes sunlight to convert methane and carbon dioxide - two potent greenhouse gases - into…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
WMO bulletin marks World Ozone Day, highlights progress in ozone recovery
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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Global climate summary for August 2024
Global 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds
Rising 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Scientists unveil new cell design to turn captured CO2 into green fuel
Scientists 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
Study 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shock
Greenland 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024 Full article
Study reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globally
Study 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024 Full article