Australia, Tuvalu to launch climate and security pact this yearNews
Australia, Tuvalu to launch climate and security pact this year
by AFP Staff Writers Sydney, Australia - Australia and Tuvalu said Thursday they have agreed to launch a landmark climate and security pact this year, after…
SourceMay 9, 2024
Full articleGreta Thunberg fined over Swedish parliament climate protestsNews
Greta Thunberg fined over Swedish parliament climate protests
by AFP Staff Writers Stockholm, Sweden - A Stockholm court fined climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday for disobeying police orders after blocking access to…
SourceMay 8, 2024
Full articleFloods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rainFactsNews
Floods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rain
By Nick Perry | AFP Paris, France - Floods have been tearing a path of destruction across the globe, hammering Kenya, submerging Dubai, and forcing…
SourceMay 8, 2024
Full articleSouth Korea records hottest April in half a centuryNews
South Korea records hottest April in half a century
By AFP - Agence France Presse Seoul - South Korea experienced its hottest April since comprehensive records began in 1973, the state weather agency said…
SourceMay 7, 2024
Full articleSister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggestsScience
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggests
by Rice University Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural…
SourceMay 3, 2024
Full articleA clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climateScience
A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climate
by Shaun Eaves, Jamey Stutz, Kevin Norton and Pedro Doll, The Conversation How often do mountains collapse, volcanoes erupt or ice sheets melt? For Earth…
SourceMay 2, 2024
Full articleNew computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate changeScience
New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change
Earth System Models – complex computer models which describe Earth processes and how they interact – are critical for predicting future climate change. By simulating…
SourceMay 1, 2024
Full articleMass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast AsiaNews
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast Asia
Dong Nai, Vietnam (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province, with locals and media…
SourceMay 1, 2024
Full articleWarming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planetClimate
Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet
by Leah Burrows, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its impacts are felt at…
SourceApril 26, 2024
Full articleNew report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate changeNews
New report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate change
UW News, James Urton - There are 154 national forests in the United States, covering nearly 300,000 square miles of forests, woodlands, shrublands, wetlands, meadows…
SourceApril 11, 2024
Full articleUNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate ActionClimate
UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate Action
In a significant stride towards unified global action against the climate crisis, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Energy…
Adrian AlexandreMarch 21, 2024
Full articleGlobal Warming and Plastic Pollution Fuel Each Other in Vicious Cycle, Study FindsFactsNews
Global Warming and Plastic Pollution Fuel Each Other in Vicious Cycle, Study Finds
In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
SourceMarch 20, 2024
Full articleArctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study RevealsScience
Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals
After years of Arctic Ocean ice moving at accelerated speeds, a new study suggests a significant reversal is on the horizon. The findings, published on…
SourceMarch 6, 2024
Full articleIncreased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European SummersClimateScience
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers
In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union’s open-access journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have unveiled…
SourceFebruary 29, 2024
Full articleUnveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An AnalysisScience
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis
A paradigm-shifting study published in the Nature journal on January 17, 2024, has laid bare the extent of Greenland's ice loss, surpassing previous estimates and…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 25, 2024
Full articleNew Study Reveals Climate Connection Between Amazon Rainforest and Tibetan PlateauClimateScience
New Study Reveals Climate Connection Between Amazon Rainforest and Tibetan Plateau
In a groundbreaking report published in 2023, scientists have unveiled an unprecedented link between the Amazon rainforest and the Tibetan Plateau, shedding light on interconnected…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 23, 2024
Full articleScientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in SiberiaNewsScience
Scientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in Siberia
In a chilling development, scientists are sounding the alarm about the reemergence of ancient viruses from thawing permafrost in Siberia, raising fears of a potentially…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 22, 2024
Full articleHow close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?Facts
How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?
The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels is outlined in the Paris Agreement, which was adopted in 2015. According to various…
SourceJanuary 18, 2024
Full articleDiscoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic WarmingScience
Discoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic Warming
Permafrost Thaw Unveils Startling Changes in Water Quality, Posing Threats to Ecosystems In a concerning revelation, Alaska's Arctic region is grappling with a striking environmental…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024
Full articleU.S. Witnesses Notable Drop in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid Economic Growth, but Challenges Persist to Meet Climate TargetsNews
U.S. Witnesses Notable Drop in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid Economic Growth, but Challenges Persist to Meet Climate Targets
New data from the nonpartisan Rhodium Group reveals that the United States witnessed a notable decline of nearly 2% in planet-warming pollution in 2023, despite…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 11, 2024
Full articleGlobal Sugar Crisis Hits Desserts: Highest Prices Since 2011 Linked to Climate ChangeClimateNews
Global Sugar Crisis Hits Desserts: Highest Prices Since 2011 Linked to Climate Change
The sweet indulgence of desserts is under threat as the global cost of sugar skyrockets to its highest level since 2011. This surge is a…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 9, 2024
Full articleNorthwestern Europe Grapples with Storm Chaos: Floods, Snow, and Extreme Cold Pose ChallengesNews
Northwestern Europe Grapples with Storm Chaos: Floods, Snow, and Extreme Cold Pose Challenges
January 4, 2024 - Northwestern Europe faced challenges on Wednesday as the latest Atlantic storm, part of a recurring series, unleashed rain and snow on…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 5, 2024
Full articleEU’s Science Advisory Board Urges Drastic Emission Cuts to Combat Climate CrisisClimateScience
EU’s Science Advisory Board Urges Drastic Emission Cuts to Combat Climate Crisis
In a bold move to address the pressing climate crisis, the European Union's Science Advisory Board on Climate Change has recommended an aggressive reduction of…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 5, 2024
Full articleCOP28 Marks Definitive Call to Ditch Fossil Fuels for a Sustainable FutureClimateFacts
COP28 Marks Definitive Call to Ditch Fossil Fuels for a Sustainable Future
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) concluded with a resounding call for a global shift away from fossil fuels, signaling a pivotal moment in…
Adrian AlexandreDecember 13, 2023
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