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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia
Researchers hike up the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan
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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia

An ancient rock formation on Japan's Mount Ashibetsu has allowed scientists to pinpoint the timing and duration of one of Earth's most extreme environmental disruptions:…
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Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling
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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…
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Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across Denmark
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Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across DenmarkNews

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…
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Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024

University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on Mars University of Houston - A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing…
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Image of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary Islands
Satellite Image of Canary Islands
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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…
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Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths
Phytoplankton
Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depthsScience

Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths

The tiny phytoplankton that drive oxygen production and carbon storage in Earth's oceans are revealing how they navigate their ever-changing underwater world. Diatoms are unicellular…
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White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s return
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White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s returnNews

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,…
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EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries
The Rural BioReFarmeries consortium, which includes 19 partners from 8 EU countries, met in Cork for the project kick-off meeting.
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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…
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Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversity
Artificial ponds used as mesocosms forming pond networks
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Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversity

Even the smallest ecosystems, like ponds, are feeling the pressures of global biodiversity loss, with human-driven fragmentation posing a significant threat. These often-overlooked waterbodies are…
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Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival
Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus)
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Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival

High in the Andes, Peru’s puna grasslands offer a vital lifeline for Andean bears, commonly known as spectacled bears, named for the distinctive markings around…
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Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered
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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.…
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Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Mountain permafrost is warming…
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Image of the day: Cyclone Chido’s trail of destruction in Mayotte
Mayotte, France - satellite image
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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…
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Rising heat waves heighten risks for neurodegenerative disease patients
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Rising heat waves heighten risks for neurodegenerative disease patients

As 2024 approaches its end as the hottest year on record, experts are sounding the alarm on the disproportionate risks that worsening heat waves pose…
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Ancient mountain formation reshaped climate in prehistoric China
Mountains in East Asia
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Ancient mountain formation reshaped climate in prehistoric China

Geologists have uncovered how tectonic forces shaped coastal mountain ranges in eastern Asia over 100 million years ago, triggering profound climate shifts during the Cretaceous…
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IPBES Nexus Assessment Report
Beautiful landscape with the famous Apuseni Mountains range in Romania
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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…
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Energy revolution beneath our feet
High angle of model for renewable energy with geothermal power
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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…
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Global coal demand to plateau as renewables reshape the energy landscape
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Global coal demand to plateau as renewables reshape the energy landscapeNews

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…
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Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024

The collaborative power of AI and citizen science in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) - The SDGs were…
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Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN experts
Coral bleaching
Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN expertsNews

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…
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Image of the day: Snow blankets the Pyrenees after intense storm
Sattelite Image of the Pyrenees
Image of the day: Snow blankets the Pyrenees after intense stormNews

Image of the day: Snow blankets the Pyrenees after intense storm

On December 15, 2024, the Pyrenees mountains experienced an intense snowstorm that transformed the landscape, affecting both sides of the mountain range. In Spain, the…
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Corals struggle to reproduce without nearby neighbors
Corals on shallow reefs in Palau
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Corals struggle to reproduce without nearby neighbors

Coral reproduction relies on proximity, with new research revealing that corals must be within 10 meters - and ideally closer - to fertilize successfully. Led…
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Arctic infrastructure faces climate-driven instability by 2100
An Alaskan town facing erosion and sea level rise had to abandon its airport and repurpose the runway for housing
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Arctic infrastructure faces climate-driven instability by 2100

Coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic are under severe threat from erosion, sea level rise, and permafrost thaw, according to the first comprehensive pan-Arctic…
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A 19th-century citizen science project reveals climate change impact on plant cycles
A 19th-century citizen science project reveals climate change impact on plant cyclesScience

A 19th-century citizen science project reveals climate change impact on plant cycles

In 1887, Groundhog Day began with a whimsical attempt to predict spring’s arrival using a rodent’s shadow, but scientific forecasting of seasonal changes has struggled…
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