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Australia, Tuvalu to launch climate and security pact this year
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…
SourceSourceMay 9, 2024 Full article
Greta Thunberg fined over Swedish parliament climate protests
Greta 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…
SourceSourceMay 8, 2024 Full article
Floods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rain
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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…
SourceSourceMay 8, 2024 Full article
South Korea records hottest April in half a century
South 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…
SourceSourceMay 7, 2024 Full article
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggests
Sister 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…
SourceSourceMay 3, 2024 Full article
A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climate
A 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…
SourceSourceMay 2, 2024 Full article
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast Asia
Mass 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…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet
Warming 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…
SourceSourceApril 26, 2024 Full article
UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate Action
UNFCCC 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 21, 2024 Full article
Global Warming and Plastic Pollution Fuel Each Other in Vicious Cycle, Study Finds
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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…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2024 Full article
Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals
Arctic 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…
SourceSourceMarch 6, 2024 Full article
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers
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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…
SourceSourceFebruary 29, 2024 Full article
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis
Unveiling 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 25, 2024 Full article
New Study Reveals Climate Connection Between Amazon Rainforest and Tibetan Plateau
New 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 23, 2024 Full article
Scientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in Siberia
Scientists 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 22, 2024 Full article
How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?
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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…
SourceSourceJanuary 18, 2024 Full article
Discoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic Warming
Discoloration 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024 Full article
Global Sugar Crisis Hits Desserts: Highest Prices Since 2011 Linked to Climate Change
Global 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 9, 2024 Full article
Northwestern Europe Grapples with Storm Chaos: Floods, Snow, and Extreme Cold Pose Challenges
Northwestern 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 5, 2024 Full article
EU’s Science Advisory Board Urges Drastic Emission Cuts to Combat Climate Crisis
EU’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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 5, 2024 Full article
COP28 Marks Definitive Call to Ditch Fossil Fuels for a Sustainable Future
COP28 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 13, 2023 Full article