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Mass death of rare seals reported in Caspian Sea
Mass death of rare seals reported in Caspian SeaNews

Mass death of rare seals reported in Caspian Sea

Almaty, Kazakhstan | AFP - More than 500 Caspian Sea seals, an endangered species in Kazakhstan, have washed up on the shores of the Caspian…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govt
Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govtNews

Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govt

Berlin, Germany | AFP - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, fighting a political crisis after his ruling coalition collapsed, has cancelled his trip to next week's…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Typhoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuated
Typhoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuatedNews

Typhoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuated

Manila, Philippines | AFP - Typhoon Yinxing slammed into the northeast tip of the Philippines on Thursday, uprooting trees and sending building materials flying, weeks…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believedScience

Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed

A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American WestClimate

Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West

Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for drought in the American West, where higher temperatures are transforming what might otherwise be mild droughts into severe,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt
Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govtNews

Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt

Brasília, Brazil | AFP - The Brazilian Amazon experienced its smallest amount of yearly deforestation in nearly a decade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024News

Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024

Power grids with high renewable penetration show reduced blackout intensity A study published in Nature Energy offers insights into the reliability of power grids powered…
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Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in western Cuba: US Hurricane Center
Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in western Cuba: US Hurricane CenterNews

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in western Cuba: US Hurricane Center

Havana, Cuba | AFP - Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, the US-based National Hurricane Center said. The major Category 3 hurricane…
SourceSourceNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon River
Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon RiverNews

Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon River

Since 2023, the Amazon River has been affected by a severe drought. The consequences of the crisis are far-reaching, affecting local economies and resources. In…
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Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns
Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patternsClimate

Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns

In a significant step toward enhancing cyclone prediction, researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered…
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Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study reveals
Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study revealsScience

Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study reveals

New research shines a spotlight on the unforeseen challenges facing one of the world’s most iconic seabirds, the albatross, during extreme ocean storms. Known for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zonesClimateNews

Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones

As urban areas expand rapidly around the world, the need for climate-conscious planning has never been greater. New research suggests that optimizing city layouts to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependenceScience

Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence

As the global agriculture industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are finding ways to decrease reliance on nitrogen-based fertilizers. In a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024

Data science training modules transform environmental education Students in Cayelan Carey's class are working on the Macrosystems EDDIE modules with assistance from Mary Lofton (at…
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Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, Spain
Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, SpainNews

Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, Spain

Extensive destruction and the tragic loss of over 200 lives have resulted from severe flash floods which struck the Community of Valencia, Spain, on 29…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean data
Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean dataNews

Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean data

DARMSTADT, Germany | EUMETSATPeople with an interest in our oceans – from academics to businesspeople through to representatives from navies and weather services – are…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy
How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energyNews

How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy

By Stella Morris | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur Gravity energy storage is emerging as a viable solution to address a major challenge…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity
Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversityScience

Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity

In a world where animal populations face increasing threats, modern tracking technology is ushering in a new era of ecological data collection, providing scientists with…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
How many trees does it take to cool a city?
How many trees does it take to cool a city?Science

How many trees does it take to cool a city?

Millbrook, NY | Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures.…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissionsClimate

Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions

A small reduction in beef production among high-income nations could offer significant climate benefits, according to a new analysis. Researchers estimate that reducing beef output…
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Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews

Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels
Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levelsNews

Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels

On Germany’s northern coast, the rising levels of the North Sea pose a threat to nearby communities and ecosystems. Encroaching sea water impacts not only…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue
Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescueNews

Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue

By Jose Jordan | AFP Valencia, Spain - Thousands of rescuers pumped water from submerged buildings, churned through muddy streets and cleared debris on Monday…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article