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Northern carbon crisis: Arctic-boreal region shifts to source status
Satellite imagery: Jakobshavn Glacier, Greenland (Arctic)
Northern carbon crisis: Arctic-boreal region shifts to source statusClimate

Northern carbon crisis: Arctic-boreal region shifts to source status

After thousands of years functioning as one of Earth’s most crucial carbon sinks, the Arctic-boreal zone (ABZ) is undergoing a significant transformation. A comprehensive record…
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China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data shows
Renewable energy (s. Climate Action, EU, environment)
China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data showsNews

China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data shows

Beijing, China | AFP China installed a record amount of renewable energy last year, data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) showed on Tuesday. The…
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Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens
Satellite imagery: Singapore therapeutic hardens
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Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens

Singapore, renowned for its visionary urban planning and abundant green spaces, is charting a new course in mental health tourism with its therapeutic gardens. These…
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US to withdraw from Paris Agreement, expand drilling
Oil pumps work rhythmically against the backdrop of dusky sky
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US to withdraw from Paris Agreement, expand drilling

Washington, United States | AFP President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for a second time, a…
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Uniting society to combat microplastics pollution
Straws turn into microplastics
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Uniting society to combat microplastics pollution

Microplastics pollution has emerged as a pervasive global challenge, stemming from humanity’s reliance on plastic products and the resilience of these materials in the environment.…
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Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic
Close Up Photo of Polar Bear Underwater
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Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic

A new review sheds light on zoonotic infections — diseases transmitted between animals and humans—in the Canadian Arctic, a region increasingly impacted by climate change…
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Indonesia launches international carbon exchange
Jakarta, Indonesia: Aerial View of Cityscape (carbon exchange)
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Indonesia launches international carbon exchange

Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers on Monday, aiming to raise funds to help meet ambitious domestic climate goals. The…
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 3, 2025
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 3, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 3, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Researcher studies the power of…
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Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica
Satellite imagery: Lake Enigma, Antarctica
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Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica

Antarctica's Lake Enigma, once thought to be entirely frozen, has revealed a hidden microbial ecosystem thriving beneath 14 meters of ice. Scientists uncovered this surprising…
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Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, France
Satellite imagery: Baie de Goulven, France
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Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, France

Baie de Goulven, nestled along the Brittany coast of France, is a remarkable example of harmony between natural forces and human stewardship. This diverse landscape…
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Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay
Satellite image: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay
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Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay

On 10 January 2025, Paraguay declared a 60-day national emergency as rampant forest fires swept across the nation, severely impacting protected areas, biodiversity, and local…
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Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risks
Satellite image: Hurricane Rafael
Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risksClimate

Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risks

Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural events, leaving devastation in their wake across coastal regions of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the…
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Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study
An AI reconstruction of Homo erectus - the first known human to walk fully upright looking at cave paintings
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: studyScience

Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study

Paris, France | AFP Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to…
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Megadroughts on the rise
The Yeso reservoir in central Chile during a megadrought peak in Summer 2020
Megadroughts on the riseNews

Megadroughts on the rise

Long-term megadroughts are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies worldwide, according to a new study published in Science. Unveiling hidden…
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Japan forest on fire after military explosives drill
Aerial shot smoke rising from wooded hillside
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Japan forest on fire after military explosives drill

Tokyo, Japan | AFP Fire-fighters and helicopters were combating a blaze in a forest on a Japanese island on Friday, with media reports saying it…
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Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
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Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe
Two so-called 'sun stones', which are small flat shale pieces with finely incised patterns and sun motifs. They are known only from the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate

Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe

Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…
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Money and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you live
View of man handling money, showing happiness
Money and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you liveScience

Money and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you live

Different spending habits, different outcomesLong-lasting effectsNuances of happiness spendingAdvancing financial well-being A recent multinational study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC)…
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Image of the day: Pio XI glacier defies global retreat trends
Satellite image of Pio XI glacier, Chile
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Image of the day: Pio XI glacier defies global retreat trends

The Pio XI glacier, nestled in Chile’s Southern Ice Field, holds the distinction of being South America’s largest glacier and a rare anomaly in the…
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Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada
Map of areas that experienced ecosystem climate stress in the Arctic-boreal region between 1997-2020 as detected by multiple variables including satellite data and long-term temperature records
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Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada

New research sheds light on rapidly warming regions in the Arctic-boreal zone, revealing areas of intense ecological stress. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters,…
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Climate Science Digest: January 15, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: January 15, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 15, 2025

From drops to data: Advancing global precipitation estimates with the LETKF algorithmNew study shows that corn-soybean crop rotation benefits are extremely sensitive to climateHow cryogenic…
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Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averages
Satellite image - Alps
Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averagesNews

Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averages

After an unusually dry start to the season, a cold wave sweeping across Europe has delivered substantial snowfall to the Alps, creating an idyllic setting…
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Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up
This map shows the pair of Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany
Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised upNews

Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up

Paris, France | AFP A series of underwater explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 caused the largest known methane leak on…
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Global climate summary for December 2024
Image from space of the Earth taken by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015
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Global climate summary for December 2024

In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…
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