New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science
New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel technique to break down perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a subgroup of the hazardous "forever chemicals" known as PFAS,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleClimate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guardNews
Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard
By Adrien DE CALAN | AFP Brussels, Belgium - What does the future hold for EU climate policies? Next week's unveiling of the new European…
SourceSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleMirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?News
Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?
What if that proverbial man in the mirror was a… fish? Would it change its ways? According to an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research group, the…
SourceSeptember 12, 2024
Full articleBetter sharing of Earth’s resources could lead to prosperity for all: reportClimate
Better sharing of Earth’s resources could lead to prosperity for all: report
Earth will only remain able to provide even a basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic systems and technologies are dramatically…
SourceSeptember 12, 2024
Full articleHurricane Francine makes landfall in US state of Louisiana: NHCNews
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in US state of Louisiana: NHC
Houma, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Francine, a Category 2 storm, made landfall Wednesday evening along the southeastern US state of Louisiana, according to the…
SourceSeptember 12, 2024
Full articleDeforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warmingScience
Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warming
A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights a previously underestimated consequence of large-scale deforestation: reduced cloud cover, which amplifies global warming. Researchers from Leipzig…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleHow oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cyclesScience
How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cycles
If you could collect all the organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, you would find that SAR11 bacteria, also known as Pelagibacterales,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleCentury-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience
Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleStronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risksClimate
Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks
Recent research shows that summer storms tend to be more frequent and intense over urban areas compared to rural surroundings, raising concerns about the increased…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleControversial Cambodia carbon credit project reinstatedNews
Controversial Cambodia carbon credit project reinstated
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (AFP) - A carbon credit scheme in Cambodia that was put on hold after allegations of rights abuses has been reinstated after…
SourceSeptember 11, 2024
Full articleGlobal companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report findsNews
Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report finds
According to the State of Transition Report 2024, the number of companies setting long-term emissions targets aligned with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal has significantly…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleFlooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience
Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has revealed a…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleMethane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledgesClimate
Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledges
Global methane emissions have surged at an unprecedented rate over the past five years, according to new research, raising serious concerns about achieving global climate…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleDanish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews
Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling
Researchers from Roskilde University are leading an ambitious project called CircleHealth, which aims to reduce the consumption of plastic and textiles in hospitals across three…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleMethane rising faster than other greenhouse gases: researchersNews
Methane rising faster than other greenhouse gases: researchers
Paris, France (AFP) - Concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas methane in the atmosphere are rising at an accelerating pace, threatening efforts by countries to…
SourceSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleSharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warmScience
Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warm
Grey reef sharks are being forced to abandon coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures, according to new research. The study, published in Communications Biology,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleCement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research findsScience
Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research finds
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the carbonation process in cement-based materials, which could play a crucial role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleOptimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener futureClimate
Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future
The global climate crisis is intensifying, with urban living spaces (ULS) playing a crucial role in carbon emissions. To address this challenge, researchers have developed…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleGreenpeace sounds alarm on microplastics ingested by Hong Kong wildlifeNews
Greenpeace sounds alarm on microplastics ingested by Hong Kong wildlife
By Xinqi SU | AFP Hong Kong, China - Microplastic particles turned up in the vast majority of waste samples taken from Hong Kong wildlife…
SourceSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleAt least three dead after Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam: state mediaNews
At least three dead after Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam: state media
HAI PHONG, Vietnam (AFP) - At least three people are dead and more than a dozen others are missing after Super Typhoon Yagi hit northern…
SourceSeptember 7, 2024
Full articleMajority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
A striking 72% of people - nearly three out of four people - across 18 G20 countries believe it should be a criminal offence for…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles | Week 36, 2024Science
Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 36, 2024
Bacteria can anticipate the seasons: Photoperiodism in cyanobacteria Long-lived plants and animals clearly regulate their physiology according to seasonal changes in day length to appropriately…
SourceSeptember 7, 2024
Full articleBangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperationNews
Bangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperation
By Shafiqul Islam, Tufts University | 360info Bangladesh has shown how its 'engineering diplomacy' approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to…
SourceSeptember 6, 2024
Full articleUS climate envoy says planning summit with China on methane, polluting gasesNews
US climate envoy says planning summit with China on methane, polluting gases
Beijing, China (AFP)(UPDATED) - United States climate envoy John Podesta said Friday that plans were moving forward for a summit with China on reducing emissions…
SourceSeptember 6, 2024
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