Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouseClimate
Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouse
The global food system is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making the reduction of these emissions a top priority for climate…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleHuman urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impactScience
Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impact
Human urine could offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, according to new research by scientists from the University of Birmingham and L’Institut Agro Montpellier.…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleFiji coral study reveals Pacific’s highest temperatures in over 600 yearsScience
Fiji coral study reveals Pacific’s highest temperatures in over 600 years
International study uses data obtained from the analysis of the honeycomb coral Diploastrea heliopora to reconstruct sea surface temperatures of the Fijian archipelago. The sea…
SourceSeptember 18, 2024
Full articleRising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study findsScience
Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds
A new study warns that current global energy projections may be underestimating the future impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleStudy finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impactClimate
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
A new study alleviates concerns that rerouting flights to avoid forming contrails - high-altitude clouds known to contribute to climate warming - might inadvertently harm…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleStudy reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globallyScience
Study reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globally
A new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) reveals that erratic weather events, exacerbated by global warming, are increasingly disrupting global…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleFlooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience
Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has revealed a…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleClimate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience
Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleGlobal South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spacesClimate
Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spaces
A recent study reveals that cities in the Global South are significantly more vulnerable to extreme heat due to a shortage of cooling green spaces…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleWeathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlingsClimate
Weathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlings
Sea turtles, after laying their eggs and covering them with sand, leave their offspring to develop and hatch without any parental care. The odds of…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
Full articleAncient viruses locked in glacier reveal clues about Earth’s climate historyScience
Ancient viruses locked in glacier reveal clues about Earth’s climate history
Study uncovers nearly 1,700 viral species in ice cores, linking viral evolution to past climate changes. A new study has unveiled the potential of ancient…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
Full articleNew fisheries technologies deepen gender inequalityClimate
New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequality
Millions of women employed in the global fisheries industry are being sidelined as new technologies, designed to counter the effects of climate change and economic…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
Full articleHow the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warmingScience
How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warming
Global warming's impact on marine ecosystems is a pressing issue, particularly its effects on phytoplankton, the microscopic organisms essential for maintaining marine food chains. While…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
Full articleGlobal food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability pushNews
Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability push
The issue of food loss and waste (FLW) continues to escalate, posing a severe threat to global food security, climate change mitigation, and the sustainability…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
Full articleRising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study revealsClimate
Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study reveals
A new international study led by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has revealed…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
Full articleNew bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosionScience
New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion
In a new study, researchers from Northwestern University have introduced a novel method to combat coastal erosion using electricity, drawing inspiration from nature. As climate…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
Full articleAI links heat waves to global warming, a game-changer for climate scienceScience
AI links heat waves to global warming, a game-changer for climate science
Stanford and Colorado State University researchers have harnessed the power of machine learning to uncover the true impact of global warming on extreme weather, revolutionizing…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
Full articleWarming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
Full articleForest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud levelClimate
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…
SourceAugust 19, 2024
Full articleWarming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024
Full articleRising mercury levels in soil could be linked to climate change, study suggestsClimate
Rising mercury levels in soil could be linked to climate change, study suggests
A new study highlights a concerning connection between climate change and rising mercury levels in soil, suggesting that current global efforts to control mercury emissions…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024
Full articleClimate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024Climate
Climate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024
By University of East Anglia Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate…
SourceAugust 14, 2024
Full articleShifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews
Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissions
By University of Birmingham Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change…
SourceAugust 13, 2024
Full articleLong-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insightsNewsScience
Long-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insights
By American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) As the effects of a changing climate and other ecological insults compound, many coral reefs face severe perturbations…
SourceAugust 9, 2024
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