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Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years
Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of yearsScience

Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years

by Utrecht University The link between massive flood basalt volcanism and the end-Triassic (201 million years ago) mass-extinction is commonly accepted. However, exactly how volcanism led…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
From Billions to Trillions: Setting a New Goal on Climate Finance
From Billions to Trillions: Setting a New Goal on Climate FinanceClimateNews

From Billions to Trillions: Setting a New Goal on Climate Finance

A new phase of work on one of the most important items currently on the global climate change agenda – setting a new goal on…
SourceSourceApril 30, 2024 Full article
Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet
Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planetClimate

Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet

by Leah Burrows, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its impacts are felt at…
SourceSourceApril 26, 2024 Full article
The UK’s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress test
The UK’s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress testClimate

The UK’s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress test

By Rebecca Willis | The Conversation The Scottish government’s decision to row back on its 2030 climate pledge illustrates the crux of any target: it’s…
SourceSourceApril 25, 2024 Full article
European Parliament Votes in Favor of Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty
European Parliament Votes in Favor of Exiting the Energy Charter TreatyNews

European Parliament Votes in Favor of Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty

BRUSSELS – In a decisive move reflecting growing environmental concerns, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to recommend the EU's withdrawal from the Energy Charter…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreApril 24, 2024 Full article
High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performance
High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performanceNewsScience

High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performance

Pollution from traffic, farming and wood stoves may have a negative effect on children’s cognitive development. So a new study of Danish students’ performance in…
SourceSourceApril 23, 2024 Full article
Climate change is killing us – in more ways than one
Climate change is killing us – in more ways than oneFactsNews

Climate change is killing us – in more ways than one

By Grace Jennings-Edquist, Commissioning Editor, 360info We've all heard about climate change's effect on our planet — but do you know about the many ways…
SourceSourceApril 22, 2024 Full article
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2Science

Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2

UW News, Hannah Hickey - As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the Earth will get hotter. But exactly how much warming will result from…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2024 Full article
Most countries struggle to meet climate pledges from 2009
Most countries struggle to meet climate pledges from 2009Climate

Most countries struggle to meet climate pledges from 2009

This article by University College London is republished under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Read the original article. Nineteen out of 34 countries…
SourceSourceApril 16, 2024 Full article
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwide
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwideScience

As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwide

By Cazzy Medley | University of Maryland April showers are increasingly becoming deluges due to climate change, and May flowers will never be the same.…
SourceSourceApril 15, 2024 Full article
How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.
How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.Climate

How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.

By Jake Bittle | GristLast year’s United Nations climate conference in the United Arab Emirates ended on a surprising high note as the world’s countries…
SourceSourceApril 13, 2024 Full article
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelvesScience

Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves

A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2024 Full article
European Court of Human Rights Delivers Landmark Climate Change Rulings
European Court of Human Rights Delivers Landmark Climate Change RulingsNews

European Court of Human Rights Delivers Landmark Climate Change Rulings

Today, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) announced Grand Chamber rulings in three significant climate change cases, marking a historic moment in the intersection…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreApril 9, 2024 Full article
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilienceNews

Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience

In the medieval Belgian city of Bruges, the urban administration has been seeking a new home and decided to move into an old hospital rather…
SourceSourceApril 5, 2024 Full article
Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster Equity
Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster EquityNewsScience

Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster Equity

An international team of scientists has issued a clarion call for urgent action to address the interconnected crises of climate change, ecological destruction, and socio-economic…
SourceSourceApril 2, 2024 Full article
Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the Alarm
Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the AlarmClimate

Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the Alarm

It's been a fundamental component of Earth's climate system for millions of years, but the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is now sending a warning signal…
SourceSourceMarch 28, 2024 Full article
Scientists unveil intricate tipping points in Atlantic currents
Scientists unveil intricate tipping points in Atlantic currentsClimateScience

Scientists unveil intricate tipping points in Atlantic currents

An international team of scientists has uncovered the intricate patterns of tipping points within the Atlantic's current system. This discovery challenges conventional knowledge, suggesting that…
SourceSourceMarch 25, 2024 Full article
UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate Action
UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate ActionClimate

UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate Action

In a significant stride towards unified global action against the climate crisis, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Energy…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 21, 2024 Full article
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience

Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds

In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024 Full article
Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands: Why It Matters
Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands: Why It MattersClimateNews

Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands: Why It Matters

Peatlands, often overlooked for their muddy and unassuming appearance, have been revealed as potent guardians against climate change. These vast expanses, covering only 3% of…
SourceSourceMarch 15, 2024 Full article
A new tool to gauge progress towards Paris Climate targets
A new tool to gauge progress towards Paris Climate targetsScience

A new tool to gauge progress towards Paris Climate targets

A collaborative effort between scientists from the University of Exeter, the Met Office, and Imperial College has yielded a breakthrough in understanding carbon emissions and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 12, 2024 Full article