Solar-powered desalination system that operates without batteriesScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
Full articleClimate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summitClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
Full articleChina’s coal dilemma as it fights climate changeClimateNews
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
Full articleDeal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summitNews
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…
SourceOctober 8, 2024
Full articleUsing economic strategy to save Puerto Rico’s endangered coquí frogScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
Full articleClimate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision riskScience
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,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
Full articleGlobal water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
Full articleFlash flooding kills three in northern ThailandNews
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…
SourceOctober 6, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles Week 40, 2024Science
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,…
SourceOctober 6, 2024
Full articleRapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concernsScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
Full articleNan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
Full articleEurope’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transitionNews
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
Full articleClimate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study findsClimate
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
Full articleHurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study findsScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
Full articleThe race against climate change: can species adapt in time?Science
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024
Full articleScientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate changeScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
Full articleRegional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptationScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
Full articleMajor international drought conference seeks to increase resilienceNews
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
Full articleDespite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitorNews
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…
SourceOctober 1, 2024
Full articleEl Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study revealsClimateNews
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
Full articleRising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisisScience
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis
Rationing of meat and fuel, two major contributors to climate change, is gaining public support as an effective and equitable way to reduce consumption. According…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024
Full articleGrowing wildfire threat worsens under global warmingClimate
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming
Wildfires, fueled by climate change, are intensifying worldwide, particularly in high-latitude regions where global warming has a pronounced impact. While some areas have seen a…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024
Full articleAncient log discovery points to new climate change strategyClimate
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy
A newly published study in Science reveals how a 3,775-year-old log could help refine a novel approach to combating climate change. The research, led by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 29, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles Week 39, 2024Science
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 39, 2024
Projected changes to Arctic shipping routes after stratospheric aerosol deployment in the ARISE-SAI scenarios Rapid reductions in Arctic sea ice in response to warming have…
SourceSeptember 29, 2024
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