Climate Science Digest: November 9, 2024Science
SourceNovember 9, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 9, 2024
The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Many of these articles are available for early online…

New tool reveals climate change’s role in extreme weather eventsClimateNews
Muser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024
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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…

Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patternsClimate
Muser NewsDeskNovember 6, 2024
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Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns
In a significant step toward enhancing cyclone prediction, researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered…

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 5, 2024
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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…

Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 4, 2024
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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…

Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in JapanScience
SourceNovember 1, 2024
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Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan
Scientists report that upgrading the insulation in new homes is a cost-effective method for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. During winter, cold indoor temperatures…

Temperature at La Palma Observatory Rose 1.1ºC in 20 years, doubling climate model predictionsClimate
Muser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024
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Temperature at La Palma Observatory Rose 1.1ºC in 20 years, doubling climate model predictions
A detailed analysis of 20 years of weather data from the MAGIC Telescopes site at La Palma’s Roque de los Muchachos Observatory revealed that the…

Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forestsClimate
Muser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024
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Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests
A pioneering 20-year study led by researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed new insights…

Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock managementScience
Muser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024
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Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management
Pigs feed on grass in a pasture in the northern part of Córdoba province. Credit: IFAPA In Spain's iconic dehesas - vast oak-studded pastures integral…

Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goalsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
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Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goals
Securing a sustainable future while addressing the climate crisis is a multifaceted challenge. In a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters, researchers from the…

Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food webScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
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Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food web
A new study has revealed how climate change could significantly disrupt Arctic marine ecosystems, with potential ripple effects impacting species throughout the region. Researchers from…

Joint UK-China project aims to shield tea industry from climate change risksNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024
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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…

El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient pastScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
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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…

New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate modelsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
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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…

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,…

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…

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…

Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…

Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sectorScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024
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Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sector
A new study suggests that Europe’s construction sector could nearly eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060 through the adoption of advanced energy efficiency technologies. The…

New study reveals 485 million years of Earth’s temperature shifts driven by CO2Climate
SourceSeptember 20, 2024
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New study reveals 485 million years of Earth’s temperature shifts driven by CO2
Smithsonian-sparked study co-led by University of Arizona underscores perils presented by unprecedented rate of human-made warming. A new study co-led by the Smithsonian and the…

Global summit to leverage supercomputing for advanced climate modelingNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
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Global summit to leverage supercomputing for advanced climate modeling
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to host the International Climate Computer Summit from September 29 to October 2, 2024, bringing together over 100…

Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study findsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
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Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds
A new study warns that current global energy projections may be underestimating the future impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by…

How Arctic air movement is shaping climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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How Arctic air movement is shaping climate change
Researchers are making significant strides in understanding the complex climate dynamics of the Arctic, particularly in how air masses move and transform within this rapidly…

New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictionsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024
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New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictions
An international team of climate scientists has developed a new approach that offers significant advancements in predicting life-threatening flash floods triggered by extreme rainfall. This…
