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 AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleAviation 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 AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleBlueprint 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 AlexandreSeptember 22, 2024
Full articleDemand-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 AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024
Full articleEuropean 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 AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024
Full articleLow-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 AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleCities 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 AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleArctic 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 AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleSatellites 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 AlexandreSeptember 18, 2024
Full articleAntarctic 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 AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full articleData 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 AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full articleCOP29 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 AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full article‘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 AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full articleGlobal 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 AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full articleFraunhofer 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 AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full articleEarthCARE’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 AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleResearchers 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 AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleWMO 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
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