Optimizing 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
Full articleNotre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in ChicagoScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
Full articleCABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiencyNewsScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
Full articleGlobal plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burningScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
Full articleHow Arctic air movement is shaping climate changeClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
Full articlePromising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbesScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
Full articleInvasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakesScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
Full articleClimate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleCalifornia droughts amplify dangerous Valley fever surgesScience
California droughts amplify dangerous Valley fever surges
Valley fever, a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides spores, has seen a dramatic rise in cases across California, U.S. in recent decades. A new study,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleExperimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s disease in miceNewsScience
Experimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s disease in mice
A recent study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has demonstrated that an experimental drug could potentially protect against the detrimental effects…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleNearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEFClimate
Nearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEF
A new UNICEF analysis has revealed that one in five children worldwide - approximately 466 million - now live in regions experiencing at least twice…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleSurvey reveals gaps in understanding of biodiversity loss among environmental students worldwide
Survey reveals gaps in understanding of biodiversity loss among environmental students worldwide
A global survey conducted by Goethe University Frankfurt has uncovered concerning knowledge gaps among students of environment-related subjects about the causes of biodiversity loss. The…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleNew study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall originsScience
New study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall origins
Stockholm University researchers have unveiled an alternative approach to assessing global water scarcity, revealing that the risks to water supply are more significant than previously…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleHeatwaves disorient bumblebees, threatening pollinationScience
Heatwaves disorient bumblebees, threatening pollination
Rising global temperatures are not only taking a toll on human health but also profoundly affecting ecosystems, particularly the essential role of pollinators. Recent research…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleGlobal South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spacesClimate
Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spaces
A recent study reveals that cities in the Global South are significantly more vulnerable to extreme heat due to a shortage of cooling green spaces…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleAfrica faces escalating climate costs and intensifying impactsClimate
Africa faces escalating climate costs and intensifying impacts
Africa is grappling with a growing climate crisis, enduring severe impacts and shouldering disproportionate costs for necessary adaptation measures. According to a recent World Meteorological…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleNew model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictionsScience
New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictions
An international team of climate scientists has developed a new approach that offers significant advancements in predicting life-threatening flash floods triggered by extreme rainfall. This…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024
Full articleThe crucial role of Atlantic-Arctic water mixing in global ocean circulation and climate stabilityClimate
The crucial role of Atlantic-Arctic water mixing in global ocean circulation and climate stability
A recent study has highlighted the significant impact of mixing Atlantic and Arctic waters on sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical component…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024
Full articleEmerging markets’ financial sector faces urgent climate financing gaps, World Bank report revealsNews
Emerging markets’ financial sector faces urgent climate financing gaps, World Bank report reveals
A new World Bank report reveals that nearly 60% of banks in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs) allocate less than 5% of their lending…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024
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