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Climate Change

Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth’s climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also includes previous long-term changes to Earth’s climate. The current rise in global temperatures is driven by human activities, especially fossil fuel burning since the Industrial Revolution. Fossil fuel use, deforestation, and some agricultural and industrial practices release greenhouse gases. These gases absorb some of the heat that the Earth radiates after it warms from sunlight, warming the lower atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, the primary gas driving global warming, has increased in concentration by about 50% since the pre-industrial era to levels not seen for millions of years.
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ASM and IUMS unveil global framework to implement microbial climate solutionsNews

ASM and IUMS unveil global framework to implement microbial climate solutions

New report highlights microbial innovations to combat climate change and accompanying Nature article offers implementation framework. As climate change continues to accelerate at an alarming…
SourceSourceMarch 25, 2025 Full article
Icebergs in Antarctica
New model reshapes understanding of sudden sea level rise after last ice ageClimate

New model reshapes understanding of sudden sea level rise after last ice age

By identifying the ice sheets responsible for a massive sea level rise 14,500 years ago, scientists aim to improve predictions of how ongoing ice melt…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 25, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 24, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 24, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Direct splitting:…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 25, 2025 Full article
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Glacier-fed streams’ microbiomes at risk as glaciers vanishScience

Glacier-fed streams’ microbiomes at risk as glaciers vanish

A pioneering study has revealed how climate change is impacting glacier-fed streams and the essential microbiomes they contain – which could change radically by the…
SourceSourceMarch 24, 2025 Full article
Image: A comparison of the Gorner Glacier in 1930 and in 2022 shows how much the glaciers in Switzerland have melted since 1930 (s. glaciers, climate)
Switzerland’s glaciers could vanish by 2100 without emissions cutsNews

Switzerland’s glaciers could vanish by 2100 without emissions cuts

Switzerland’s glaciers are in increasingly poor shape. If greenhouse gas emissions are not cut drastically soon, they could cease to exist by 2100 – so…
SourceSourceMarch 24, 2025 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Table of Contents Constructed strain…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 23, 2025 Full article
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Bridging the early warning gap: WMO marks 75 years of advancing global resilienceNews

Bridging the early warning gap: WMO marks 75 years of advancing global resilience

A changing climate, a growing need for warnings The role of meteorological services in global security Early warnings for all: progress and challenges Expanding global…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 23, 2025 Full article
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Aotearoa’s lost giants: elephant seals once thrived in New ZealandClimate

Aotearoa’s lost giants: elephant seals once thrived in New Zealand

Southern elephant seals are the “canary in the coal mine” for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate…
SourceSourceMarch 22, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: The Dawson-Lambton Glacier, Antarctica
Image of the day: World Day for Glaciers highlights global ice lossFacts

Image of the day: World Day for Glaciers highlights global ice loss

The first-ever World Day for Glaciers, observed on 21 March 2025, draws attention to the accelerating loss of the world's glaciers and its consequences for…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 21, 2025 Full article
Image: Pastoturi glacier in Peru. A glacial lake is seen in the foreground.
Shrinking Andean glaciers put water security at risk for 90 million peopleNews

Shrinking Andean glaciers put water security at risk for 90 million people

Scientists argue we are not doing enough to curb the carbon emissions fueling climate change Summary: The glaciers of the Andes, a critical water source…
SourceSourceMarch 21, 2025 Full article
Image: Aerial View of the Baltoro Glacier (s. climate, global warming)
How melting glaciers affect everyday livesClimate

How melting glaciers affect everyday lives

Geneva, Switzerland | AFP The melting of glaciers -- a direct consequence of global warming -- is accelerating, with dramatic consequences for lives and livelihoods.…
SourceSourceMarch 21, 2025 Full article
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New U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomination accessNews

New U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomination access

The American Geophysical Union and the U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC today open calls for U.S. researchers to self-nominate as experts, authors and review…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
Image: Senior couple sitting on bench enjoying sunset generated by AI (s. health extreme weather events)
Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather eventsNews

Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather events

People over 50 who recently experienced an extreme weather event are far more likely to express concern about the effects of climate change on their…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 20, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 20, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Researchers from…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 20, 2025 Full article
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Scientists unite to save the Earth’s glaciersNews

Scientists unite to save the Earth’s glaciers

Glacial ice stores 70% of Earth’s freshwater, underpinning the food and water security of billions of people. But ice is at the frontline of the…
SourceSourceMarch 19, 2025 Full article
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Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained themClimate

Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained them

Tracing the geological history of spring rains Summary: Spring persistent rainfall, a key climate phenomenon in East Asia, has provided vital water resources to the…
SourceSourceMarch 19, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Thorny skates…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 19, 2025 Full article
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Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygenScience

Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygen

Scientists at Goethe University discover how the oldest enzyme of cellular respiration works – potential applications in removing CO₂ from exhaust gases Summary: Long before…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Hurricane Igor (2010) over Bermuda
Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study findsClimate

Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds

After the fury, hurricanes can leave a lasting mark on deep ocean Summary: Hurricanes are known for their destructive force on land, but their effects…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
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Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policyClimate

Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policy

Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations unable to move away from climate risk areas Summary: While climate change and extreme weather events often drive migration,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study findsScience

Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study finds

Drier air caused by climate change poses respiratory health risk by dehydrating airways, researchers say Summary: As global temperatures rise, drier air could pose a…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprintNews

‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprint

Paris, France | AFP Countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings -- a sector that accounts for…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050Science

Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050

Burden of cardiovascular disease caused by extreme heat in Australia to more than double by 2050 Summary: Hot weather is already responsible for nearly 50,000…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Image: Aerial shot of a forest in fog (s. boreal forests)
New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changesScience

New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changes

New needleleaf index helps monitor the health of the North American boreal forest Summary: Boreal forests, also known as the taiga, are vital carbon reservoirs,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article