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Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: study
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Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: studyClimate

Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: study

Paris, France | AFP Any breach of what climate scientists agree is the safer limit on global warming would result in "irreversible consequences" for the…
SourceSourceOctober 9, 2024 Full article
Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summit
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Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summitClimate

Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summit

A new report led by scientists from Oregon State University underscores the worsening state of the Earth’s climate, calling for immediate, comprehensive action as the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024 Full article
China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate change
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China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate changeClimateNews

China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate change

As China faces mounting pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, a new paper from the University of California San Diego sheds light on the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024 Full article
Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability
Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate

Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability

The year 2023 marked a critical low point for global water resources, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest State of Global Water Resources…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
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Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience

The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study finds
Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study findsClimate

Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study finds

A groundbreaking study from University College London (UCL) reveals a troubling connection between climate shocks - specifically landslides, storms, and floods - and increased intimate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study reveals
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El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study revealsClimateNews

El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study reveals

A recent study has unveiled new insights into the connection between carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations in the atmosphere and tropical temperatures, challenging longstanding beliefs about…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warmingClimate

Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming

Wildfires, fueled by climate change, are intensifying worldwide, particularly in high-latitude regions where global warming has a pronounced impact. While some areas have seen a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024 Full article
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategyClimate

Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy

A newly published study in Science reveals how a 3,775-year-old log could help refine a novel approach to combating climate change. The research, led by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 29, 2024 Full article
Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warn
Global climate change will increase diarrhoea hospitalisation in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warnClimate

Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warn

A recent study projects that by 2100, hospitalizations from diarrheal diseases in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are likely to rise significantly due to climate change, even if…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024 Full article
Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impact
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Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impactClimate

Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impact

Researchers from Dartmouth College have uncovered how fossil fuel emissions have profoundly impacted the Arctic’s atmospheric chemistry. Their findings show that pollution reaches the region…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cut
Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cutClimate

Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cut

A new study by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi's Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) suggests that curtailing carbon emissions could be key to helping…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
Permafrost thawing
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate

Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires

A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouse
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Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouseClimate

Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouse

The global food system is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making the reduction of these emissions a top priority for climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050Climate

Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

The University of Cambridge has unveiled a bold new report detailing a roadmap for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Released by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s future
Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s futureClimate

Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s future

Sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to agricultural productivity and food security. With a fast-growing population, climate variability, and insufficient infrastructure, the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 22, 2024 Full article
New study reveals 485 million years of Earth’s temperature shifts driven by CO2
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New study reveals 485 million years of Earth’s temperature shifts driven by CO2Climate

New study reveals 485 million years of Earth’s temperature shifts driven by CO2

Smithsonian-sparked study co-led by University of Arizona underscores perils presented by unprecedented rate of human-made warming. A new study co-led by the Smithsonian and the…
SourceSourceSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate

Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools

A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024 Full article
Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agency
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Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agencyClimate

Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agency

With global temperatures on a sharp upward trajectory, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) emphasizes the critical role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 18, 2024 Full article
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves
Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangrovesClimateNews

Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangroves

Tiny Antarctic krill, key players in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, are as vital for carbon storage as mangroves and seagrasses, according to a new study.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemate
COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemateClimate

COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemate

With less than two months before the COP29 summit, the Presidency, led by Azerbaijan, has launched the COP29 Presidency Initiatives as part of a broader…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impactClimate

Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact

A new study alleviates concerns that rerouting flights to avoid forming contrails - high-altitude clouds known to contribute to climate warming - might inadvertently harm…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shock
Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shockClimate

Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shock

A landslide in Greenland’s remote Dickson Fjord triggered a rare seismic event, generating vibrations detectable worldwide for nine days, according to a study published in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024 Full article