Three dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador and ChileNews
SourceDecember 30, 2024
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Three dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador and Chile
Lima, Peru | AFP - Three deaths have been blamed on large waves up to 13 feet (four meters) pummeling Ecuador, Chile and Peru, where…

Image of the day: The captivating beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, BrazilNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024
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Image of the day: The captivating beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil
Located in northeastern Brazil, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park presents an extraordinary landscape of sweeping sand dunes and crystalline lagoons. Spanning more than 155,000 hectares, this…

Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cycloneNews
SourceDecember 29, 2024
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Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone
Mayotte has changed beyond recognition since a cyclone devastated the Indian Ocean territory, sparking an environment and biodiversity crisis that could last for a decade…

Global focus on preserving glaciers set for 2025ClimateNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024
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Global focus on preserving glaciers set for 2025
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UNESCO are spearheading a major international initiative to combat the alarming decline of glaciers worldwide. Dubbed the International Year…

Image of the day: Genoa, Italy’s coastal gemNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 28, 2024
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Image of the day: Genoa, Italy’s coastal gem
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captures Genoa from above, revealing the intricate relationship between this historic Italian city and its surrounding natural environment. Located on the…

Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthyNews
SourceDecember 28, 2024
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Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy
Changing the quantity, type and timing of food intake is an effective way to to enhance health and increase lifespan and healthspan. By Divya Tripathi…

DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmark’s Natura 2000 areasNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 27, 2024
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DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmark’s Natura 2000 areas
Denmark’s Natura 2000 sites, which encompass some of the country’s most valuable wetlands and coastal areas, are home to large concentrations of waterfowl. DOF BirdLife…

Image of the day: Barranquilla, Colombia’s gateway to the CaribbeanNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 27, 2024
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Image of the day: Barranquilla, Colombia’s gateway to the Caribbean
Barranquilla, Colombia's fourth-largest city, is a vital nexus of commerce and culture, situated along the western bank of the Magdalena River where it flows into…

Image of the day: Australian bushfires, autumn 2024News
Muser NewsDeskDecember 22, 2024
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Image of the day: Australian bushfires, autumn 2024
In autumn 2024, Australia witnessed a concerning rise in bushfire activity, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions. The fires, which have been ravaging…

Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer watersNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 21, 2024
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Image of the day: A23a iceberg begins its journey to warmer waters
A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has begun a significant journey after decades of remaining stationary. Measuring nearly 3,500 square kilometers in surface area and 400…

Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?News
SourceDecember 21, 2024
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Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?
By Stephen Gray and Jianhua Zhang | Victoria University Sources of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are more ubiquitous than many people realise. But new ways…

Image of the day: Belgium’s record-breaking rainfall in 2024News
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
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Image of the day: Belgium’s record-breaking rainfall in 2024
Belgium experienced an extraordinary year of rainfall in 2024, marking its wettest year on record. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) tracks monthly…

Japan inspects US air base over chemical spillNews
SourceDecember 20, 2024
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Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill
Tokyo, Japan | AFP - Japanese authorities on Friday carried out an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after…

Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
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Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling
Denmark, a country among the highest producers of waste in Europe, is enacting a new law designed to curb excessive packaging use and enhance recycling…

Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across DenmarkNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
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Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across Denmark
The number of municipalities in Denmark identified as being at significant potential risk of flooding has nearly doubled, increasing from 27 to 51. This sharp…

Image of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary IslandsNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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Image of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary Islands
A dense haze, known locally as Calima, blanketed Spain’s Canary Islands on 17 December 2024 following Storm Dorothea. Strong winds carried suspended dust from the…

White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s returnNews
SourceDecember 19, 2024
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White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s return
By Issam AHMED Washington, United States | AFP - President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord,…

EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineriesNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries
A new initiative, the Rural BioReFarmeries (RBRF) project, is set to revolutionize the bioeconomy in Europe by focusing on green biorefineries powered by grasslands. Funded…

Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncoveredNewsScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered
Brown algae, an essential component of marine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in maintaining coastal habitats, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change through carbon sequestration.…

Image of the day: Cyclone Chido’s trail of destruction in MayotteNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024
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Image of the day: Cyclone Chido’s trail of destruction in Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, the most powerful storm to hit Mayotte in nearly a century, left a trail of devastation on December 14, 2024. The French archipelago…

IPBES Nexus Assessment ReportNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024
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IPBES Nexus Assessment Report
Tackle Together Five Interlinked Global Crises in Biodiversity, Water, Food, Health and Climate Change IPBES - Environmental, social and economic crises – such as biodiversity…

Energy revolution beneath our feetNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024
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Energy revolution beneath our feet
Deep underground lies a largely untapped source of carbon-neutral energy that holds immense potential: geothermal heat. Compact, consistent, and environmentally friendly, it promises energy independence…

Global coal demand to plateau as renewables reshape the energy landscapeNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024
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Global coal demand to plateau as renewables reshape the energy landscape
Global coal consumption, having rebounded to an all-time high in 2024, is projected to stabilize in the coming years, according to the International Energy Agency's…

Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN expertsNews
SourceDecember 17, 2024
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Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN experts
Paris, France | AFP - Coral reefs could vanish in as little as a decade, warned a landmark UN report by dozens of global experts…
