Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?News
SourceAugust 22, 2024
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Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?
Luke T. Bayliss and Kairi Kolves | Griffith University Droughts, fires and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to…

UN chief says Pacific territories face climate ‘annihilation’News
SourceAugust 22, 2024
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UN chief says Pacific territories face climate ‘annihilation’
Apia, Samoa (AFP) - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday that some Pacific territories face "annihilation" from climate-induced cyclones, ocean heatwaves and rising sea levels.…

Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?Climate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?
This year, New Zealand took a significant step towards addressing climate change by requiring some of its largest companies and financial institutions to disclose climate-related…

Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…

Benefits of organic farming for honey beesScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Benefits of organic farming for honey bees
A recent study conducted by researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Göttingen has revealed that organic farming and the use…

Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hubNews
SourceAugust 21, 2024
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Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hub
By Laura CHUNG Sydney, Australia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to…

Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Ecosystem carbon dioxide emissions are known to be higher in warmer climates, leading to concerns that global warming could accelerate emissions and intensify the greenhouse…

Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon marketClimate
SourceAugust 20, 2024
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Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market
By Kyoto University Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction - or even carbon neutrality - may not hold up under close inspection. In a…

The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeepingScience
SourceAugust 20, 2024
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The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping
EU-funded researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers. By Sofia Strodt | Horizon, the EU Research…

Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floodsScience
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floods
Researchers’ new analytical model can assess neighborhood-level hazards globally By University of California - Irvine Cities around the globe are experiencing increased flooding due to…

Australia’s ‘vulnerable’ Sydney faces hotter days, rising seasNews
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Australia’s ‘vulnerable’ Sydney faces hotter days, rising seas
Sydney, Australia (AFP) - The picturesque waterways and beaches of Sydney, Australia's "Harbour City", are "vulnerable" to substantial sea level rises unless a greater effort…

Forest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud levelClimate
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Forest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud level
By University of Helsinki International researchers from Finland, Germany, South Africa, and Ethiopia report that deforestation during the last two decades induced a higher warming…

Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honeyNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 19, 2024
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Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honey
Cranfield University researchers unveil innovative techniques to detect honey adulteration In a significant advancement for food authenticity, researchers at Cranfield University have developed new methods…

Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’News
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat,…

The Buzz About BeesFacts
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
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The Buzz About Bees
Bees, often just thought of as insects that sting or make honey, play an incredibly crucial role in the delicate balance of our ecosystems and…

Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study revealsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
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Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study reveals
An international team of researchers has uncovered how prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe responded to dramatic climate changes during the last Ice Age, revealing that populations…

During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expertNews
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expert
Marie GIFFARD | AFP Madrid, Spain - Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat…

Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversionScience
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversion
Reward schemes that motivate effort inherently discourage scientific risk-taking. By PLOS A mathematical framework that builds on the economic theory of hidden-action models provides insight…

Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024
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Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds
New research highlights the urgent need for global action to protect freshwater habitats. Freshwater ecosystems around the world are facing a critical threat due to…

Seoul residents sweating with record ‘tropical nights’ weatherNews
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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Seoul residents sweating with record ‘tropical nights’ weather
By Hieun SHIN | AFP Seoul, South Korea - Residents of South Korea's capital are resorting to novel ways to beat the heat as a…

“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soarClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soar
The rapid melting of Arctic permafrost, driven by climate change, has unleashed a significant environmental threat as vast reserves of toxic mercury are released into…

Floods kill 54 in northern Chad: governorNews
SourceAugust 15, 2024
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Floods kill 54 in northern Chad: governor
N'Djamena, Chad (AFP) - Floods in Chad's northeast province of Tibesti have killed at least 54 people, the authorities said. The flooding in the region…

Whaling activist Watson says his detention ‘puts more pressure on Japan’News
SourceAugust 15, 2024
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Whaling activist Watson says his detention ‘puts more pressure on Japan’
Nuuk, Denmark (AFP) - Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson told AFP on Thursday that his detention in Greenland pending possible extradition to Japan increased pressure…

New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformationScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation
In an era where online misinformation spreads rapidly and often unchallenged, new research from George Washington University (GW) offers a solution: clear and simple communication.…
