How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
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How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warming
Global warming's impact on marine ecosystems is a pressing issue, particularly its effects on phytoplankton, the microscopic organisms essential for maintaining marine food chains. While…

Scientific consensus strengthens pro-climate attitudes globally, new study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
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Scientific consensus strengthens pro-climate attitudes globally, new study finds
A recent international study has revealed that communicating the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change can significantly strengthen public belief in the phenomenon and its…

Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability pushNews
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
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Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability push
The issue of food loss and waste (FLW) continues to escalate, posing a severe threat to global food security, climate change mitigation, and the sustainability…

Turning purple bacteria into green plasticsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024
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Turning purple bacteria into green plastics
In the global battle against plastic pollution, a promising solution is emerging from an unlikely source: purple bacteria. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…

Warming forests soils could leak more carbon, accelerating climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024
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Warming forests soils could leak more carbon, accelerating climate change
In the grand scheme of Earth's carbon cycle, northern forest soils serve as critical reservoirs, trapping carbon dioxide that trees absorb during photosynthesis and preventing…

Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-makingScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 24, 2024
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Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-making
In a recent commentary published in npj Ocean Sustainability, a team of interdisciplinary researchers has called for a transformative update in global environmental decision-making processes,…

A roadmap for Earth’s cooling strategiesClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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A roadmap for Earth’s cooling strategies
New paper provides essential framework for evaluating the feasibility, impacts, and governance of stratospheric aerosol injection as a potential climate solution. In a world increasingly…

New field experiments uncover how plant clocks adapt to natural environmentsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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New field experiments uncover how plant clocks adapt to natural environments
A collaborative study between researchers from the UK and Japan has shed new light on how plant biological clocks function in natural environments. Traditionally, much…

Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study revealsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study reveals
A new international study led by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has revealed…

Major study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decadesClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Major study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decades
A comprehensive evaluation of climate policy measures implemented worldwide over the past two decades has provided new insights into which approaches are most effective at…

New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosionScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion
In a new study, researchers from Northwestern University have introduced a novel method to combat coastal erosion using electricity, drawing inspiration from nature. As climate…

AI links heat waves to global warming, a game-changer for climate scienceScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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AI links heat waves to global warming, a game-changer for climate science
Stanford and Colorado State University researchers have harnessed the power of machine learning to uncover the true impact of global warming on extreme weather, revolutionizing…

Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debrisScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debris
New research highlights the vulnerability of Antarctica's unique ecosystems to invasive species arriving on floating debris from Southern Hemisphere landmasses. This finding challenges previous assumptions…

Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?Climate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?
This year, New Zealand took a significant step towards addressing climate change by requiring some of its largest companies and financial institutions to disclose climate-related…

Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…

Benefits of organic farming for honey beesScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Benefits of organic farming for honey bees
A recent study conducted by researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Göttingen has revealed that organic farming and the use…

Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Ecosystem carbon dioxide emissions are known to be higher in warmer climates, leading to concerns that global warming could accelerate emissions and intensify the greenhouse…

Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honeyNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 19, 2024
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Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honey
Cranfield University researchers unveil innovative techniques to detect honey adulteration In a significant advancement for food authenticity, researchers at Cranfield University have developed new methods…

The Buzz About BeesFacts
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
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The Buzz About Bees
Bees, often just thought of as insects that sting or make honey, play an incredibly crucial role in the delicate balance of our ecosystems and…

Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study revealsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
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Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study reveals
An international team of researchers has uncovered how prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe responded to dramatic climate changes during the last Ice Age, revealing that populations…

Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024
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Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds
New research highlights the urgent need for global action to protect freshwater habitats. Freshwater ecosystems around the world are facing a critical threat due to…

“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soarClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soar
The rapid melting of Arctic permafrost, driven by climate change, has unleashed a significant environmental threat as vast reserves of toxic mercury are released into…

New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformationScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation
In an era where online misinformation spreads rapidly and often unchallenged, new research from George Washington University (GW) offers a solution: clear and simple communication.…

Global climate summary for July 2024ClimateFacts
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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Global climate summary for July 2024
July 2024 has officially become the warmest July ever recorded globally, according to data released by NOAA. The global surface temperature for the month was…
