Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024
Full articleDroughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in BrazilNews
Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil
Brazil, the world's leading exporter of soya and corn, endured a harrowing drought in 2024, leaving its vast agricultural sector grappling with one of the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleWorld Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient futureClimate
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future
Droughts are becoming one of the most pressing global challenges, with impacts expected to affect three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In response, the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 29, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024
Heat sensitivity weakens immune performance in wild monkeys A study from the University of Michigan reveals that wild capuchin monkeys experience a decline in immune…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 30, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Record drought in SicilyNews
Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily
In 2024, Sicily, Italy faced its worst drought in almost 20 years, with nearly empty reservoirs and water rationing affecting up to two million people.…
SourceNovember 29, 2024
Full articleInnovative water transfer model offers cost-effective drought solutions in the Western U.S.NewsScience
Innovative water transfer model offers cost-effective drought solutions in the Western U.S.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have proposed a groundbreaking two-way water leasing model designed to address water scarcity challenges in…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 28, 2024
Full articleChromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stressScience
Chromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stress
Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have developed an innovative method to detect plant dehydration, integrating Covalent Organic Framework (COF) sensors into…
SourceNovember 25, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 14, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 14, 2024
National and EU Policy critical to control emissions in Germany’s emerging hydrogen economy A new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability – Helmholtz Centre…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 14, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 13, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 13, 2024
Air pollution exposure may be associated with eczema Data from hundreds of thousands of U.S. adults suggests that each zip code increase of 10 µm/m3…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditionsNews
Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditions
In the Greek village of Kissos, chestnuts trees have been affected by months of extreme heat and drought following the country’s warmest winter and summer…
SourceNovember 12, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 12, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 12, 2024
Longer droughts, bigger floods: UMass Amherst Hydrologist maps the future of water in New England New England, warming faster than any other U.S. region, faces…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 12, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 9, 2024Science
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…
SourceNovember 9, 2024
Full articleU.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patternsFactsNews
U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patterns
In October 2024, the United States experienced rapid drought expansion, extreme heat, and a complex interplay of weather events that have set new records and…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 9, 2024
Full articleRising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American WestClimate
Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West
Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for drought in the American West, where higher temperatures are transforming what might otherwise be mild droughts into severe,…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Drought in the Amazon RiverNews
Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon River
Since 2023, the Amazon River has been affected by a severe drought. The consequences of the crisis are far-reaching, affecting local economies and resources. In…
SourceNovember 6, 2024
Full articleMaking agriculture more resilient to climate changeNews
Making agriculture more resilient to climate change
Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought. Anne Trafton | MIT News - As Earth’s temperature…
SourceNovember 1, 2024
Full articleOcean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability
Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024
Full articleDroughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock managementScience
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…
Muser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024
Full articleThe growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuseNewsScience
The growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuse
“Can you imagine a day when you turn on your faucet and no water comes out?” This chilling question, posed by researchers at the University…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024
Full articleClimate change drives internal migration as drought and aridification disrupt livelihoods worldwideScience
Climate change drives internal migration as drought and aridification disrupt livelihoods worldwide
Climate change has become a powerful force reshaping migration patterns within national borders, according to a new study led by the International Institute for Applied…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024
Full articleResearchers uncover plant genes for anti-stress molecule to boost crop resilienceScience
Researchers uncover plant genes for anti-stress molecule to boost crop resilience
In a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture, researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have identified the genes responsible for the production of a unique…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 9, 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 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
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