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Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globally
Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globallyClimate

Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in October 2024. The bulletin reports that…
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Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cycles
Researchers analyzed sediment core samples collected by D/V JOIDES Resolution near Cape Town, South Africa. Their findings uncovered details about the changes in deep ocean temperature and salinity, as well as the mixing histories of waters originating in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Credit: Sophie Hines | ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cyclesNewsScience

Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cycles

About a million years ago, Earth’s ice age cycles underwent a dramatic shift, marking what scientists call the Mid-Pleistocene Transition (MPT). This period has long…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices
Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choicesNewsScience

Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices

Rutgers University - Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red…
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New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather events
New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather eventsClimateNews

New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather events

Scientists at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) have introduced a new tool that sheds light on the direct influence of climate change on specific weather…
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Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impact
Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impactClimate

Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impact

New research reveals that some of the world’s smallest nations, which contribute the least to climate change, are facing increasingly severe flooding risks. Residents of…
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Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
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Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts
Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resortsClimate

Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts

Traditional Finnish ice preservation methods have inspired modern snow storage solutions to support Europe’s ski resorts amid warmer temperatures and shorter winter seasons. The Levi…
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Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate
Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climateScience

Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate

Penn State researchers have revealed that microplastics may be influencing the way clouds form, with potential implications for weather patterns, climate models, and even aviation…
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Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govt
Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govtNews

Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govt

Berlin, Germany | AFP - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, fighting a political crisis after his ruling coalition collapsed, has cancelled his trip to next week's…
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Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believedScience

Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed

A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American WestClimate

Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West

Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for drought in the American West, where higher temperatures are transforming what might otherwise be mild droughts into severe,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024News

Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024

Power grids with high renewable penetration show reduced blackout intensity A study published in Nature Energy offers insights into the reliability of power grids powered…
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Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zonesClimateNews

Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones

As urban areas expand rapidly around the world, the need for climate-conscious planning has never been greater. New research suggests that optimizing city layouts to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024

Data science training modules transform environmental education Students in Cayelan Carey's class are working on the Macrosystems EDDIE modules with assistance from Mary Lofton (at…
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Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity
Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversityScience

Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity

In a world where animal populations face increasing threats, modern tracking technology is ushering in a new era of ecological data collection, providing scientists with…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissionsClimate

Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions

A small reduction in beef production among high-income nations could offer significant climate benefits, according to a new analysis. Researchers estimate that reducing beef output…
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Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews

Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels
Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levelsNews

Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels

On Germany’s northern coast, the rising levels of the North Sea pose a threat to nearby communities and ecosystems. Encroaching sea water impacts not only…
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Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue
Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescueNews

Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue

By Jose Jordan | AFP Valencia, Spain - Thousands of rescuers pumped water from submerged buildings, churned through muddy streets and cleared debris on Monday…
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Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024

How a melting ice sheet reshaped North America’s coastline Approximately 19,000 to 26,000 years ago, a vast ice sheet blanketed Canada and extended over parts…
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Ten key moments in the climate change fight
Ten key moments in the climate change fightNews

Ten key moments in the climate change fight

Paris, France | AFP - With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates…
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Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023
Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023Climate

Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, setting the stage for prolonged temperature rises and intensifying climate change impacts. The World Meteorological Organization…
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024News

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024

Carbon footprint in Earth and Space science labs A recent study highlights the significant carbon footprints of Earth, environmental, and space science laboratories, with an…
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