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Solar-powered desalination system that operates without batteries
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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024 Full article
Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summit
Climate 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024 Full article
China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate change
China’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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024 Full article
Deal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summit
Deal 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…
SourceSourceOctober 8, 2024 Full article
Using economic strategy to save Puerto Rico’s endangered coquí frog
Using 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
Climate change drives whale sharks into shipping lanes, heightening collision risk
Climate 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability
Global 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Flash 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…
SourceSourceOctober 6, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 40, 2024
Muser 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,…
SourceSourceOctober 6, 2024 Full article
Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns
Rapid 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
Nan 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition
Europe’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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study finds
Climate 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study finds
Hurricanes 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?
The 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024 Full article
Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
Scientists 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Regional climate change understanding crucial for effective adaptation
Regional 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience
Major 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Despite snowy winter, Swiss glaciers ‘on track to disappear’: monitor
Despite 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…
SourceSourceOctober 1, 2024 Full article
El Niño events linked to increased atmospheric CO2 levels, study reveals
El 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis
Rising 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024 Full article
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming
Growing 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024 Full article
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy
Ancient 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 29, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 39, 2024
Muser 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…
SourceSourceSeptember 29, 2024 Full article