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Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns
Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concernsScience

Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns

The Antarctic Peninsula has experienced a dramatic increase in vegetation cover over the past four decades, according to new research. A study by the universities…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
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
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters south
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters southNews

Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters south

Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) - Workers removed felled trees and swept up shattered glass in southern Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Krathon was downgraded to a…
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Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition
Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transitionNews

Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), held in Aalborg, Denmark, brought together mayors and representatives from across Europe to renew their…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study finds
Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study findsScience

Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study finds

Researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Stanford University have uncovered new insights into the role of zooplankton in water remediation.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrost
Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrostScience

Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrost

Utilizing one of the longest-running ecosystem experiments in the Arctic, a Colorado State University-led team of researchers have developed a better understanding of the interplay…
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Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, study
Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, studyNewsScience

Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, study

New research reveals that methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official estimates suggest, offering a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan’s south: weather agency
Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan’s south: weather agencyNews

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan’s south: weather agency

Kaohsiung, Taiwan (AFP) - Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan's south on Thursday, the island's weather agency said, after unleashing strong gusts and rains that…
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Environmental well-being: a key to women’s health across cultures
Environmental well-being: a key to women’s health across culturesScience

Environmental well-being: a key to women’s health across cultures

Global evidence has revealed that women’s environmental quality of life is key to their overall quality of life and health, according to a study published…
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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
Thunderstorms are a ‘boiling pot’ of gamma rays, scientists find
Thunderstorms are a ‘boiling pot’ of gamma rays, scientists findNews

Thunderstorms are a ‘boiling pot’ of gamma rays, scientists find

By Pierre Celerier | AFP Paris, France - Big thunderstorms continuously emit gamma rays that are undetectable from the ground, two studies said on Wednesday,…
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Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study finds
Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study findsScience

Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study finds

A new study has revealed that hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States are responsible for far more deaths than previously thought, with the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?
The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?Science

The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has shed light on the grave risks climate change poses to the survival of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024 Full article
Biden orders 1,000 troops to boost storm relief
Biden orders 1,000 troops to boost storm reliefNews

Biden orders 1,000 troops to boost storm relief

Washington, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered deployment of up to 1,000 troops to flood-ravaged North Carolina to boost emergency…
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Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate changeScience

Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change

As climate change accelerates, the Arctic's marine systems are undergoing rapid transformation, with sea ice retreating and permafrost thawing at alarming rates. The image of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Regional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptation
Regional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptationScience

Regional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptation

A recent study published in Frontiers in Science underscores the importance of understanding regional climate change impacts to guide effective adaptation policies. This synthesis of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience
Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilienceNews

Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

A major international conference aimed at addressing drought resilience kicks off as climate change amplifies global drought risks. The Drought Resilience +10 Conference, held at…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Despite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitor
Despite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitorNews

Despite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitor

By Elodie LE MAOU with Agnès PEDRERO in Geneva | AFP Gletsch, Switzerland - A snowy winter provided no respite for Switzerland's glaciers, which shed…
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El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study reveals
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 (COâ‚‚) concentrations in the atmosphere and tropical temperatures, challenging longstanding beliefs about…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
With 118 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response
With 118 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government responseNews

With 118 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response

By John Falchetto | AFP Valdosta, United States - The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to 118…
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Two killed fighting wildfire in Greece
Two killed fighting wildfire in GreeceNews

Two killed fighting wildfire in Greece

Athens, Greece (AFP) - Two men have died in central Greece while trying to help firefighters tackle a forest fire that has forced several villages…
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As toll crosses 100, Trump puts Hurricane Helene at election center stage
As toll crosses 100, Trump puts Hurricane Helene at election center stageNews

As toll crosses 100, Trump puts Hurricane Helene at election center stage

By John Falchetto | AFP Valdosta, United States - Donald Trump sought to turn a storm that killed more than 100 people and caused destructive…
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EU to bar large fishing boats from Bay of Biscay over dolphin risks
EU to bar large fishing boats from Bay of Biscay over dolphin risksNews

EU to bar large fishing boats from Bay of Biscay over dolphin risks

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) - The European Commission approved Monday a plan to close the Bay of Biscay on the French and Spanish Atlantic coasts to…
SourceSourceSeptember 30, 2024 Full article
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisisScience

Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis

Rationing of meat and fuel, two major contributors to climate change, is gaining public support as an effective and equitable way to reduce consumption. According…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024 Full article