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Image of the day: Mechelen, Belgium, a leader in sustainable energy
Image of the day: Mechelen, Belgium, a leader in sustainable energyClimate

Image of the day: Mechelen, Belgium, a leader in sustainable energy

The province of Antwerp, in northern Belgium, is leading the way in the energy transition. Bolstered by collaborations between climate conscious citizens and local authorities,…
SourceSourceNovember 10, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Hurricane Rafael hits Cuba
Image of the day: Hurricane Rafael hits CubaClimate

Image of the day: Hurricane Rafael hits Cuba

In early November 2024, Hurricane Rafael, visible in this Copernicus Sentine-3 image acquired on 7 November 2024, made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3…
SourceSourceNovember 9, 2024 Full article
Windfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nations
Windfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nationsClimate

Windfall profits from oil and gas could fund climate payments to developing nations

As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) opens on November 11, a significant debate looms over how industrialized nations will fulfill their financial commitments…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 9, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globally
Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globallyClimate

Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in October 2024. The bulletin reports that…
SourceSourceNovember 8, 2024 Full article
New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather events
New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather eventsClimateNews

New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather events

Scientists at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) have introduced a new tool that sheds light on the direct influence of climate change on specific weather…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impact
Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impactClimate

Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impact

New research reveals that some of the world’s smallest nations, which contribute the least to climate change, are facing increasingly severe flooding risks. Residents of…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts
Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resortsClimate

Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts

Traditional Finnish ice preservation methods have inspired modern snow storage solutions to support Europe’s ski resorts amid warmer temperatures and shorter winter seasons. The Levi…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American WestClimate

Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West

Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for drought in the American West, where higher temperatures are transforming what might otherwise be mild droughts into severe,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns
Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patternsClimate

Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns

In a significant step toward enhancing cyclone prediction, researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zonesClimateNews

Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones

As urban areas expand rapidly around the world, the need for climate-conscious planning has never been greater. New research suggests that optimizing city layouts to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissionsClimate

Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions

A small reduction in beef production among high-income nations could offer significant climate benefits, according to a new analysis. Researchers estimate that reducing beef output…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews

Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023
Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023Climate

Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, setting the stage for prolonged temperature rises and intensifying climate change impacts. The World Meteorological Organization…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate

Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability

Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests
Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forestsClimate

Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests

A pioneering 20-year study led by researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed new insights…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goals
Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goalsClimate

Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goals

Securing a sustainable future while addressing the climate crisis is a multifaceted challenge. In a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters, researchers from the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestration
Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestrationClimate

Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestration

A novel cyanobacteria strain has been discovered that could hold immense potential in addressing the global carbon crisis. Identified by researchers from the United States…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive
Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusiveClimate

Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive

The global effort to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is advancing, but the path to net-zero by 2050 may face serious challenges. A recent…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024 Full article
Hurricanes and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29
Hurricanes and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29Climate

Hurricanes and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29

By Liz Ritchie-Tyo | Monash University in Melbourne Warmer ocean temperatures and shifting weather patterns can lead to more severe damage from tropical storms. As…
SourceSourceOctober 28, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Coastal erosion in Ireland
Image of the day: Coastal erosion in IrelandClimateNews

Image of the day: Coastal erosion in Ireland

Ireland, EU - Along the coast of Ballyheally, Ireland, sea levels have risen 20 centimetres since the 19th century. Higher levels have led to storm…
SourceSourceOctober 28, 2024 Full article
Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulation
Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulationClimateNews

Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulation

(UPDATED) - A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the melting of Arctic sea ice may disrupt ocean circulation patterns, potentially causing…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 28, 2024 Full article
Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate

Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost

A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 26, 2024 Full article
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material productionClimate

$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production

A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has brought to light the significant climate-related costs associated with the production of nine common materials in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024 Full article