New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
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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,…

Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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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…

How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cyclesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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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,…

Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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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,…

Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risksClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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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…

Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report findsNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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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…

Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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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…

Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledgesClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledges
In brief: Drivers of methane emissions growthComplex impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Global methane emissions have surged at an unprecedented rate over the past five…

Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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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…

Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warmScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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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,…

Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research findsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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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).…

Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener futureClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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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…

Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024
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Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
Planetary stewardship and public opinionGender and regional differencesSupport for ecocide legislationTipping point for action G20 majority backs criminalizing eco-damage A striking 72% of people -…

New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planningScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024
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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…

New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlandsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024
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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…

The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threatClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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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…

WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow meltScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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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…

Notre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in ChicagoScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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Notre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in Chicago
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a tool to analyze embodied carbon in over one million buildings in Chicago. Embodied carbon refers…

CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiencyScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency
Drought stress has been a major challenge for crop production globally, a problem exacerbated by climate change. For over a century, researchers have aimed to…

Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burningScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burning
A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unveiled the vast scale of uncollected waste and open burning of plastic as primary…

How Arctic air movement is shaping climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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How Arctic air movement is shaping climate change
Researchers are making significant strides in understanding the complex climate dynamics of the Arctic, particularly in how air masses move and transform within this rapidly…

Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbes
Researchers from Finland and Norway have discovered promising antibiotic candidates in microbes found deep in the Arctic Sea. Using advanced screening methods, they identified two…

Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakes
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has uncovered the rapid proliferation of an invasive freshwater jellyfish species in…

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
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Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
