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Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%
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Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%Science

Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%

Subtle temperature differences at the ocean’s surface are enabling the absorption of more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than previously estimated, according to recent research conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 27, 2024 Full article
Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
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Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate

Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost

A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 26, 2024 Full article
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
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G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels

Washington, United States (AFP) - G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a…
SourceSourceOctober 25, 2024 Full article
Thermophotovoltaics demonstrate economic promise
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Thermophotovoltaics demonstrate economic promise

SPIE - As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, researchers are exploring innovative technologies that can efficiently convert heat into electricity. One such technology,…
SourceSourceOctober 25, 2024 Full article
Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods
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Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoodsNews

Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods

By Manon Jacob and Anuj Chopra Washington, United States - Civil society groups implored Google on Thursday to rigorously enforce its policy to demonetize environmental…
SourceSourceOctober 25, 2024 Full article
“Geoengineering will not solve the problem of climate change”
“Geoengineering will not solve the problem of climate change”Science

“Geoengineering will not solve the problem of climate change”

Christoph Elhardt | ETH Zürich | MP - A team led by ETH climate researcher Sandro Vattioni has shown that diamond dust released in the…
SourceSourceOctober 24, 2024 Full article
World already ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction: Guterres
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World already ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction: Guterres

Paris, France (AFP) - Humanity is 'paying a terrible price' for inaction on global warming, with time running out to correct the course and avoid…
SourceSourceOctober 24, 2024 Full article
Joint UK-China project aims to shield tea industry from climate change risks
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Joint UK-China project aims to shield tea industry from climate change risks

The global tea industry, valued in the tens of billions of dollars, is facing increasing pressure from climate change. As both the quality and quantity…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024 Full article
New risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crises
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New risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crisesScience

New risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crises

A research team led by Dr. Alexandre Pereira Santos at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich has introduced a pioneering model designed to improve how scientists…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024 Full article
Growing flood risks overlooked in vulnerable, climate-skeptical regions of the US
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Growing flood risks overlooked in vulnerable, climate-skeptical regions of the US

University of Michigan | MP - A recent study has revealed a troubling geographic intersection between flood risk, climate change skepticism, and social vulnerability in…
SourceSourceOctober 24, 2024 Full article
New material makes capturing CO2 from air easier than ever
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New material makes capturing CO2 from air easier than ever

University of California - Berkeley | MP - Scientists have developed a new material that could significantly advance efforts to combat climate change by efficiently…
SourceSourceOctober 23, 2024 Full article
BRICS vows to co-operate on climate change
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BRICS vows to co-operate on climate change

Kazan, Russia (AFP) - Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies on Wednesday pledged to strengthen co-operation to cut greenhouse gas emissions while condemning…
SourceSourceOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries
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Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries

Polar bears in the high Arctic are facing ice-related injuries to their feet, a previously undocumented phenomenon tied to the rapidly changing climate. A new…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species
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Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species

Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, a region recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, pose a significant threat to nearly two-thirds of the area's bird species…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
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Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics

Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Scientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiency
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Scientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiency

Researchers at the Politecnico di Milano’s Department of Energy have made a significant stride in combating climate change. Their latest study, featured in Angewandte Chemie,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past
El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient pastScience

El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past

A recent study from Duke University researchers reveals that the El Niño phenomenon, a warm ocean event with global climatic impact, has been occurring for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models
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New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models

A recent study reveals that our understanding of historical climate patterns, particularly in Southeast Asia, may have been more complicated than once thought, especially when…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify
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Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify

As global climate challenges escalate, calls for increased investment in climate services for health are gaining momentum. At the recent World Health Summit in Berlin,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024 Full article
Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
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Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews

Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions

A recent study has uncovered significant insights into the relationship between household food waste and Japan’s aging population, highlighting an urgent need to develop strategies…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024

Vulnerability of Arctic-Boreal methane emissions to climate change The rapid warming of the Arctic-Boreal region has led to the concern that large amounts of methane…
SourceSourceOctober 20, 2024 Full article
China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060
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China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060

China’s relaxation of family size restrictions may complicate its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, according to new research from University College London…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024 Full article
Loss of ‘nitrogen fixers’ threatens biodiversity, ecosystems: MSU study
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Loss of ‘nitrogen fixers’ threatens biodiversity, ecosystems: MSU study

MSU Assistant Professor Ryan A. Folk, coauthor of the study DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp7953 Credit: Robby Lozano | © Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi - Mississippi State…
SourceSourceOctober 19, 2024 Full article
Global coral bleaching event biggest on record: US agency
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Global coral bleaching event biggest on record: US agency

Washington, United States (AFP) - A global episode of heat-related coral bleaching has grown to the largest on record, US authorities said Friday, sparking worry…
SourceSourceOctober 19, 2024 Full article