Net zero plans show limited climate ambition on ‘residual’ emissionsScience
Net zero plans show limited climate ambition on ‘residual’ emissions
New research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals what countries think will be their most difficult to decarbonise sectors when they reach net…
SourceMay 10, 2024
Full articleStudy: Heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakesScience
Study: Heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakes
By Jennifer Chu | MIT News When scientists look for an earthquake’s cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made…
SourceMay 9, 2024
Full articleSchool’s out: how climate change threatens educationNews
School’s out: how climate change threatens education
By Sara HUSSEIN Bangkok, Thailand - Record-breaking heat last month that prompted governments in Asia to close schools offers fresh evidence of how climate change…
SourceMay 9, 2024
Full articleIn South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate changeScience
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
By Daniel Strain, University of Colorado at Boulder In the “sky islands” of the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa, two closely related species of primate…
SourceMay 8, 2024
Full articleChina says top climate envoy heading to US for talksNews
China says top climate envoy heading to US for talks
Beijing, China - China's top climate envoy will head to the United States for talks with US counterpart John Podesta on Tuesday, Beijing said, as…
SourceMay 7, 2024
Full articleNew computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate changeScience
New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change
Earth System Models – complex computer models which describe Earth processes and how they interact – are critical for predicting future climate change. By simulating…
SourceMay 1, 2024
Full articleClimate 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…
SourceMay 1, 2024
Full articleFrom 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…
SourceApril 30, 2024
Full articleThe 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 easy…
SourceApril 25, 2024
Full articleClimate 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…
SourceApril 22, 2024
Full articleIce 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…
SourceApril 18, 2024
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