Researchers uncover plant genes for anti-stress molecule to boost crop resilienceScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 9, 2024
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Researchers uncover plant genes for anti-stress molecule to boost crop resilience
In a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture, researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have identified the genes responsible for the production of a unique…

Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: studyClimate
SourceOctober 9, 2024
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Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: study
Paris, France | AFP Any breach of what climate scientists agree is the safer limit on global warming would result in "irreversible consequences" for the…

Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study saysClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 9, 2024
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Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study says
Late on September 26th, Hurricane Helene made a catastrophic landfall in Florida’s panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane, unleashing a relentless barrage of high winds,…

Climate change made deadly Hurricane Helene more intense: studyNews
SourceOctober 9, 2024
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Climate change made deadly Hurricane Helene more intense: study
Washington, United States (AFP) - Climate change intensified the rains and winds of Hurricane Helene by around 10 percent, according to a study published Wednesday,…

Solar-powered desalination system that operates without batteriesScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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Solar-powered desalination system that operates without batteries
In a major breakthrough for sustainable desalination, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a solar-powered system that removes salt from water…

Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summitClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summit
A new report led by scientists from Oregon State University underscores the worsening state of the Earth’s climate, calling for immediate, comprehensive action as the…

China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate changeClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate change
As China faces mounting pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, a new paper from the University of California San Diego sheds light on the…

Deal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summitNews
SourceOctober 8, 2024
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Deal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summit
By Nick Perry | AFP Paris, France - Nations remain in deadlock over a crucial pact on climate aid, with divisions over who pays, and…

Using economic strategy to save Puerto Rico’s endangered coquí frogScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
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Using economic strategy to save Puerto Rico’s endangered coquí frog
A new study explores a novel approach to conservation, highlighting how modern portfolio theory - a tool commonly used in financial markets - can be…

Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision riskScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
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Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision risk
Global warming is reshaping ocean habitats, posing new threats to the endangered whale shark as it pushes the species into waters frequented by large ships,…

Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
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Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability
The year 2023 marked a critical low point for global water resources, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest State of Global Water Resources…

Flash flooding kills three in northern ThailandNews
SourceOctober 6, 2024
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Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand (AFP) - Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated…

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 40, 2024Science
SourceOctober 6, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 40, 2024
The impact of environmental shocks due to climate change on intimate partner violence: A structural equation model of data from 156 countries Climate change-related landslides,…

Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concernsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
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Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns
The Antarctic Peninsula has experienced a dramatic increase in vegetation cover over the past four decades, according to new research. A study by the universities…

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
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Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…

Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transitionNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), held in Aalborg, Denmark, brought together mayors and representatives from across Europe to renew their…

Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study finds
A groundbreaking study from University College London (UCL) reveals a troubling connection between climate shocks - specifically landslides, storms, and floods - and increased intimate…

Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study findsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study finds
A new study has revealed that hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States are responsible for far more deaths than previously thought, with the…

The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?Science
Adrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024
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The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has shed light on the grave risks climate change poses to the survival of…

Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate changeScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
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Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
As climate change accelerates, the Arctic's marine systems are undergoing rapid transformation, with sea ice retreating and permafrost thawing at alarming rates. The image of…

Regional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptationScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
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Regional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptation
A recent study published in Frontiers in Science underscores the importance of understanding regional climate change impacts to guide effective adaptation policies. This synthesis of…

Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilienceNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
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Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience
A major international conference aimed at addressing drought resilience kicks off as climate change amplifies global drought risks. The Drought Resilience +10 Conference, held at…

Despite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitorNews
SourceOctober 1, 2024
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Despite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitor
By Elodie LE MAOU with Agnès PEDRERO in Geneva | AFP Gletsch, Switzerland - A snowy winter provided no respite for Switzerland's glaciers, which shed…

El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study revealsClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
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El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study reveals
A recent study has unveiled new insights into the connection between carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations in the atmosphere and tropical temperatures, challenging longstanding beliefs about…
