European airport pollution threatens health of 52 mn people: NGONews
European airport pollution threatens health of 52 mn people: NGO
Paris, France | AFP - High concentrations of tiny particles released when aviation jet fuel is burnt pose a health risk to 52 million people…
SourceJune 25, 2024
Full articleExtreme bushfires increasing in number and intensityClimateNewsScience
Extreme bushfires increasing in number and intensity
By University of Tasmania Extreme bushfires have more than doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades, according to a global study from…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleSatellite Navigation Revolutionizes Sea Ice Thickness MappingClimateScience
Satellite Navigation Revolutionizes Sea Ice Thickness Mapping
By Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences A cutting-edge study harnesses the power of spaceborne Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (GNSS-R) technology to accurately…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleNew study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skinScience
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
By University of Birmingham A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleCO2 puts heavier stamp on temperature than thoughtClimateScience
CO2 puts heavier stamp on temperature than thought
By Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research A doubling of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere could cause an increase in the average temperature…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleClimate change accelerates emergence of insectsClimateScience
Climate change accelerates emergence of insects
By Jess Whitty | La Trobe University Researchers at La Trobe University’s Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems have exposed the hidden consequences of climate change on…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleDesert Power: Cactus Pear as a Promising Biofuel CropScience
Desert Power: Cactus Pear as a Promising Biofuel Crop
By John Seelmeyer, University of Nevada, Reno As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleWhat will my city’s climate feel like in 60 years?ClimateNews
What will my city’s climate feel like in 60 years?
By University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Climate change has already begun to transform planet Earth, and over the next few decades these dramatic…
SourceJune 24, 2024
Full articleSupporting the right small changes can have big impactsClimateScience
Supporting the right small changes can have big impacts
By International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Small changes in our everyday actions can trigger significant, rapid societal shifts especially when it comes to…
SourceJune 22, 2024
Full articleScientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceansClimateScience
Scientists document self-propelling oxygen decline in the oceans
By University of Copenhagen, The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have made significant strides in understanding ancient ocean…
SourceJune 22, 2024
Full articleUp to 30 percent more time: Climate change makes it harder for women to collect waterClimateScience
Up to 30 percent more time: Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water
By Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) By 2050, climate change could increase the amount of time women in households without running water spend…
SourceJune 22, 2024
Full articleExpanding refugee protection for a changing climateClimate
Expanding refugee protection for a changing climate
By Jane McAdam, UNSW in Sydney | 360info Current refugee and human rights law principles still apply when climate change and disasters amplify the risk…
SourceJune 22, 2024
Full articleThousands march in London to call for ‘urgent’ climate actionClimateNews
Thousands march in London to call for ‘urgent’ climate action
By Akshata KAPOOR | AFP London, United Kingdom - Thousands of protestors from across the UK marched through central London on Saturday to call for…
SourceJune 22, 2024
Full articleHuman activity: A double-edged sword in the face of droughtClimateScience
Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought
By Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) Earth and environmental scientists reported that as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading…
SourceJune 21, 2024
Full articlePromise green hydrogen may not always be fulfilledScience
Promise green hydrogen may not always be fulfilled
By Radboud University Green hydrogen often, but certainly not always, leads to CO2 gains. This claim is based on research published in Nature Energy by…
SourceJune 21, 2024
Full articleFood’s climate footprint was once again MIA at global talksClimate
Food’s climate footprint was once again MIA at global talks
By Ayurella Horn-Muller | Grist Last week, the leaders of the world’s seven biggest economies convened in Italy to discuss several pressing global issues during…
SourceJune 21, 2024
Full articleDeath toll in south China flooding jumps to 38: state mediaNews
Death toll in south China flooding jumps to 38: state media
Beijing, China | AFP - The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in southern China's Guangdong province this week rose sharply to 38 on…
SourceJune 21, 2024
Full articleRising temperatures threaten India’s wheat productionClimate
Rising temperatures threaten India’s wheat production
By Biswajit Dhar, Council for Social Development, New Delhi Decline in wheat production over the past two seasons because of rising temperatures has reduced domestic…
SourceJune 21, 2024
Full articleClimate change may worsen flooding in Mumbai and ChennaiClimate
Climate change may worsen flooding in Mumbai and Chennai
By Dharmappa Hagare, Western Sydney University For all flood-prone cities of India, there is an urgent need to develop flood inundation maps. Although Bollywood films…
SourceJune 20, 2024
Full articleLaunch of Academy to Transform the Knowledge Agenda at the World Bank GroupNews
Launch of Academy to Transform the Knowledge Agenda at the World Bank Group
By World Bank Group A new World Bank Group (WBG) platform – the WBG Academy – aims to equip future leaders with development expertise that…
SourceJune 20, 2024
Full articleUN Survey: 80% of Global Population Calls for Stronger Government Action on ClimateClimateNews
UN Survey: 80% of Global Population Calls for Stronger Government Action on Climate
In a powerful call to action, 80% of people worldwide demand stronger government measures to combat the climate crisis, according to the UN Development Programme’s…
Adrian AlexandreJune 20, 2024
Full articleKriegers Flak Wind Farm Sets Sail into Sustainable Future with First Seaweed HarvestNews
Kriegers Flak Wind Farm Sets Sail into Sustainable Future with First Seaweed Harvest
This spring marks an important milestone in the dual pursuit of green energy and sustainable food production at Kriegers Flak, Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm,…
Adrian AlexandreJune 20, 2024
Full articleTravellers urged to keep it local in the name of sustainable tourismClimate
Travellers urged to keep it local in the name of sustainable tourism
By University of South Australia From rolling vineyards to stunning beaches, there’s no shortage of beauty to discover in our own backyards. A tourism expert…
SourceJune 20, 2024
Full articleWhen in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate changeClimateScience
When in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate change
By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University of Arizona In the late 2000s, Scott Saleska noticed something strange going on in the Amazon rainforest. In 2005, a…
SourceJune 20, 2024
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