Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: studyClimate
SourceOctober 9, 2024
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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…

Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study saysClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 9, 2024
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Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study says
Late on September 26th, Hurricane Helene made a catastrophic landfall in Florida’s panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane, unleashing a relentless barrage of high winds,…

Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summitClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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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…

China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate changeClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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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…

Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
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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…

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
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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…

Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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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…

El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study revealsClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
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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…

Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warmingClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024
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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…

Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategyClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 29, 2024
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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…

Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warnClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
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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…

Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impactClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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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…

Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cutClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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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…

Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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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…

Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouseClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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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…

Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050Climate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
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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…

Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s futureClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 22, 2024
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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…

New study reveals 485 million years of Earth’s temperature shifts driven by CO2Climate
SourceSeptember 20, 2024
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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…

Cities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
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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,…

Satellites and AI offer hope amid growing climate crisis, says UN weather agencyClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 18, 2024
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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…

Antarctic krill lock away carbon on par with seagrass and mangrovesClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
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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.…

COP29 host unveil ambitious climate initiatives amid negotiation stalemateClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
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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…

Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impactClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
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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…

Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shockClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
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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…
