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Are carbon-capture models effective?
Are carbon-capture models effective?Science

Are carbon-capture models effective?

by Michigan State University Reforestation efforts to restock depleted forests are important for addressing climate change and for both capturing and restoring carbon from the…
SourceSourceMay 5, 2024 Full article
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggests
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggestsScience

Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggests

by Rice University Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural…
SourceSourceMay 3, 2024 Full article
A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climate
A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climateScience

A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climate

by Shaun Eaves, Jamey Stutz, Kevin Norton and Pedro Doll, The Conversation How often do mountains collapse, volcanoes erupt or ice sheets melt? For Earth…
SourceSourceMay 2, 2024 Full article
New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change
New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate changeScience

New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change

Earth System Models – complex computer models which describe Earth processes and how they interact – are critical for predicting future climate change. By simulating…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years
Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of yearsScience

Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years

by Utrecht University The link between massive flood basalt volcanism and the end-Triassic (201 million years ago) mass-extinction is commonly accepted. However, exactly how volcanism led…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performance
High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performanceNewsScience

High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performance

Pollution from traffic, farming and wood stoves may have a negative effect on children’s cognitive development. So a new study of Danish students’ performance in…
SourceSourceApril 23, 2024 Full article
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2Science

Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2

UW News, Hannah Hickey - As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the Earth will get hotter. But exactly how much warming will result from…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2024 Full article
As Climate Change Progresses, New Rainfall Patterns Affect Plants Worldwide
As Climate Change Progresses, New Rainfall Patterns Affect Plants WorldwideScience

As Climate Change Progresses, New Rainfall Patterns Affect Plants Worldwide

This article by Cazzy Medley is republished from Maryland Today under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Read the original article. April showers are…
SourceSourceApril 15, 2024 Full article
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelvesScience

Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves

A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2024 Full article
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from belowScience

Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below

Maurice Huguenin, UNSW Sydney; Matthew England, UNSW Sydney, and Paul Spence, University of Tasmania As the weight of ice builds up, the ice sheet begins…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2024 Full article
Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster Equity
Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster EquityNewsScience

Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster Equity

An international team of scientists has issued a clarion call for urgent action to address the interconnected crises of climate change, ecological destruction, and socio-economic…
SourceSourceApril 2, 2024 Full article
Scientists Unveil Intricate Tipping Points in Atlantic Currents
Scientists Unveil Intricate Tipping Points in Atlantic CurrentsClimateScience

Scientists Unveil Intricate Tipping Points in Atlantic Currents

An international team of scientists has uncovered the intricate patterns of tipping points within the Atlantic's current system. This discovery challenges conventional knowledge, suggesting that…
SourceSourceMarch 25, 2024 Full article
A New Tool to Gauge Progress Towards Paris Climate Targets
A New Tool to Gauge Progress Towards Paris Climate TargetsNewsScience

A New Tool to Gauge Progress Towards Paris Climate Targets

A collaborative effort between scientists from the University of Exeter, the Met Office, and Imperial College has yielded a breakthrough in understanding carbon emissions and…
SourceSourceMarch 12, 2024 Full article
Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals
Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study RevealsScience

Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals

After years of Arctic Ocean ice moving at accelerated speeds, a new study suggests a significant reversal is on the horizon. The findings, published on…
SourceSourceMarch 6, 2024 Full article
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European SummersClimateScience

Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers

In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union’s open-access journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have unveiled…
SourceSourceFebruary 29, 2024 Full article
Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study Finds
Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study FindsScience

Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study Finds

A new study led by researchers at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has revealed a surprising…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 26, 2024 Full article
Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100
Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100NewsScience

Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100

Environmental Research Study Highlights Drastic Impact of Human Activity on Mangrove Carbon Stocks A dire forecast looms over the fate of mangrove forests worldwide as…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 23, 2024 Full article
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?ClimateScience

20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?

By Mark John Costello, Nord University and Ross Corkrey, University of Tasmania Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life on Earth? For…
SourceSourceFebruary 20, 2024 Full article
Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three Decades
Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three DecadesClimateScience

Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three Decades

In a major analysis of satellite records, scientists have uncovered significant changes in Greenland's land cover over the past three decades. The study, conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 14, 2024 Full article
Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and Action
Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and ActionScience

Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and Action

New Tool and Messaging Techniques Identified to Address Climate Change on a Global Scale An international collaboration of scientists has developed a groundbreaking tool aimed…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 9, 2024 Full article
Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory Initiative
Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory InitiativeNewsScience

Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory Initiative

In a disheartening revelation for climate researchers, a recent study conducted by the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), in collaboration with the University of Fribourg, Ca'…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 27, 2024 Full article
Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking Water
Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking WaterScience

Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking Water

An alarming international study, recently published in Scientific Reports, sheds light on the potential vulnerability of the world's largest reserves of freshwater, housed in subterranean…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 26, 2024 Full article
New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on Typhoons
New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on TyphoonsNewsScience

New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on Typhoons

Published in Geophysical Research Letters, a study by Nagoya University reveals the surprising effects of global warming on typhoons, suggesting a new method for projecting…
SourceSourceJanuary 25, 2024 Full article
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An AnalysisScience

Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis

A paradigm-shifting study published in the Nature journal on January 17, 2024, has laid bare the extent of Greenland's ice loss, surpassing previous estimates and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 25, 2024 Full article

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