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Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions
Satellite image: Iceland
Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissionsClimate

Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions

Recent research has revealed a promising natural process in glacial rivers and lakes that could help reduce methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024 Full article
Radical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate change
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Radical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate changeClimate

Radical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate change

As the effects of the climate crisis escalate, so does the urgency for transformative solutions. In a recent article published in Frontiers in Energy, Nobel…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 14, 2024 Full article
Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communities
A variety of local traditional foods displayed during a Bakaldyn (celebration) in Kharyalakh, an Evenk settlement of the Arctic region
Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communitiesClimate

Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communities

Rural Indigenous communities in Russia's Far East rely on traditional food systems that depend on wild animal, plant, and fungal species, especially in remote and…
SourceSourceDecember 13, 2024 Full article
Plastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese rivers
Plastic pollution
Plastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese riversClimate

Plastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese rivers

Plastic waste in Japan’s rivers reveals not just the scale of pollution but also critical trends shaping cleanup efforts and community responses. A nationwide analysis…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 12, 2024 Full article
Weak La Niña conditions may develop but will be short-lived
Climate ENSO
Weak La Niña conditions may develop but will be short-livedClimate

Weak La Niña conditions may develop but will be short-lived

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecast a 55% likelihood of La Niña conditions developing between December 2024 and February 2025. However, this event is…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São Paulo
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El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São PauloClimate

El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São Paulo

The warming waters of the Pacific Ocean bring far-reaching consequences, but few are as immediate as the rise in mosquito infestations linked to dengue, chikungunya,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
Arctic tundra shifting from carbon sink to carbon source
A group caribou from the Western Arctic Caribou Herd travels along a winter trail between the villages of Selawik and Ambler, Alaska, within the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge. The herd migrates through and sometimes winters on the refuge (s. tundra, climate)
Arctic tundra shifting from carbon sink to carbon sourceClimate

Arctic tundra shifting from carbon sink to carbon source

The Arctic is undergoing profound transformations that are accelerating climate change. Once a region that stored carbon dioxide for millennia in its frozen soils, the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024 Full article
AI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study finds
AI predicts that most of the world will see temperatures rise to 3C much faster than previously expected (s. climate change effects)
AI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study findsClimate

AI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study finds

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our understanding of climate change timelines, with new research revealing that regional temperature thresholds will be reached faster than previously…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazards
Marine flooding degrades permafrost near Point Lonely, Alaska
Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazardsClimate

Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazards

Coastal retreat in Alaska is advancing at an unprecedented rate due to the overlapping effects of multiple climate hazards, including sea level rise, permafrost thaw…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024 Full article
Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systems
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Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systemsClimate

Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systems

Complex systems, from ecosystems and economies to pandemics and thermodynamics, have long challenged scientists with their intricate interplay of micro- and macro-level dynamics. Traditional models…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 8, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic Sea
Satellite image: Adriatic Sea, Croatia
Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic SeaClimate

Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic Sea

The captivating image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite reveals the striking effects of the bora wind over the Adriatic Sea, specifically between Croatia's Dalmatian…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 7, 2024 Full article
3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm prediction
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3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm predictionClimate

3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm prediction

A severe hailstorm that struck Catalonia in August 2022, producing giant hailstones up to 12 cm in diameter, has led to surprising discoveries about hail…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floods
Satellite Image: Albufera Natural Park, Valencia Region, Spain
Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floodsClimate

Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floods

The Albufera Natural Park, a vital ecological haven near Valencia, Spain, is facing a critical challenge in the wake of severe floods that struck the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds
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Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study findsClimate

Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds

Mangroves are proving to be indispensable allies in the fight against climate change, providing $855 billion in global flood protection benefits, according to a new…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation
Image: Clouds over the Amazon basin
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formationClimate

Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in global climate regulation, not only through its carbon storage capabilities but also as a source of natural…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts
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Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shiftsClimate

Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts

A study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that changes in ocean density significantly influence the capacity of marine plankton to incorporate carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses
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Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discoursesClimate

Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses

The metaphor 'tipping points,' long used to describe critical thresholds in climate systems, is now under scrutiny by researchers who argue it may hinder public…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%
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Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%Climate

Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%

In an important milestone for sustainable livestock farming, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have shown that feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed supplement…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future
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World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient futureClimate

World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future

Droughts are becoming one of the most pressing global challenges, with impacts expected to affect three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In response, the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in Alaska
Satellite Image: Alaska
Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in AlaskaClimate

Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in Alaska

This image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, acquired on 2 October 2024, shows part of the Koyukuk River in Alaska, USA. The area has been…
SourceSourceDecember 1, 2024 Full article
Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilities
Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilitiesClimate

Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilities

Scientists have uncovered how soil microbes, critical for ecosystem health, respond to extreme weather events, shedding light on the risks posed by climate change. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024 Full article
Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensing
Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensingClimate

Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensing

The 2020 deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana drew worldwide attention, sparking debate over the potential role of cyanotoxins in water sources as a…
SourceSourceNovember 30, 2024 Full article
Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global response
Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global responseClimateNews

Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global response

Dr. Jan Freihardt, an environmental engineer and political scientist at the Chair of Global Health Engineering at ETH Zurich, argues that fears of mass climate…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 29, 2024 Full article
Oceans’ sulfur emissions reveal stronger climate-cooling effects
Image: Bubble Ring Ascends towards the Sun, Underwater (s. science)
Oceans’ sulfur emissions reveal stronger climate-cooling effectsClimate

Oceans’ sulfur emissions reveal stronger climate-cooling effects

New research has unveiled that oceans emit a sulfur gas produced by marine life in quantities that significantly enhance their climate-cooling impact, particularly over the…
SourceSourceNovember 28, 2024 Full article