G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuelsNews
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
Washington, United States (AFP) - G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleAgrochemicals and rising temperatures found to intensify insect population declineScience
Agrochemicals and rising temperatures found to intensify insect population decline
Scientists have long been concerned about the global decline in insect populations. While factors like habitat loss and climate change have often been cited, new…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
Full article$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material productionClimate
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has brought to light the significant climate-related costs associated with the production of nine common materials in…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
Full articleWorld already ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction: GuterresNews
World already ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction: Guterres
Paris, France (AFP) - Humanity is 'paying a terrible price' for inaction on global warming, with time running out to correct the course and avoid…
SourceOctober 24, 2024
Full articleFossils reveal dramatic shifts in Southern Europe’s ecosystem across Glacial cyclesNews
Fossils reveal dramatic shifts in Southern Europe’s ecosystem across Glacial cycles
PLOS | MP - Fossils dating back over 600,000 years have uncovered key insights into how Southern Europe's ecosystems adapted to dramatic climate changes, according…
SourceOctober 24, 2024
Full articleJoint UK-China project aims to shield tea industry from climate change risksNewsScience
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…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024
Full articleNew risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crisesScience
New risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crises
A research team led by Dr. Alexandre Pereira Santos at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich has introduced a pioneering model designed to improve how scientists…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024
Full articleClimate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplasticsScience
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleScience’s key role in addressing global crisesNewsScience
Science’s key role in addressing global crises
A new paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation highlights the critical role of science in tackling global crises, calling for a more engaged and…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleArctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
Full articleIncreasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public healthScience
Increasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public health
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research - Climate change is increasingly influencing fire behavior worldwide and intensifying fire smoke, endangering public health from air pollution…
SourceOctober 22, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024Science
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024
Vulnerability of Arctic-Boreal methane emissions to climate change The rapid warming of the Arctic-Boreal region has led to the concern that large amounts of methane…
SourceOctober 20, 2024
Full articleGlobal coral bleaching event biggest on record: US agencyNews
Global coral bleaching event biggest on record: US agency
Washington, United States (AFP) - A global episode of heat-related coral bleaching has grown to the largest on record, US authorities said Friday, sparking worry…
SourceOctober 19, 2024
Full articleFastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protectionNewsScience
Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articlePublic money ‘must be at core’ of new climate pact: UN’s StiellNews
Public money ‘must be at core’ of new climate pact: UN’s Stiell
Paris, France (AFP) - The UN's climate chief said Thursday that money from rich countries "must be at the core" of a new deal to…
SourceOctober 17, 2024
Full articleElectric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050Science
Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050
A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., along with a transition to renewable…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
Full article‘Mysterious black balls’ close Sydney beachesNews
‘Mysterious black balls’ close Sydney beaches
Sydney, Australia (AFP) - Hundreds of mysterious black tar-like balls have washed up on two popular Sydney beaches, prompting lifeguards to close the strands to…
SourceOctober 16, 2024
Full articleRoskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on BornholmNews
Roskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on Bornholm
Roskilde University (RUC) researchers have secured EU funding to launch an innovative shrimp farming project on the Danish island of Bornholm. With support from the…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
Full articleEurope’s water security under threat, environment agency warnsNews
Europe’s water security under threat, environment agency warns
Copenhagen, Denmark (AFP) - Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, with only a third of…
SourceOctober 15, 2024
Full articleMaking food safer and sustainableFacts
Making food safer and sustainable
As World Food Day approaches on October 16, global food systems face urgent calls for transformation to ensure sustainable and safe nutrition for all. The…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024NewsScience
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024
Strong contribution from sensible heat to global precipitation increase in climate models is not supported by observational based data It has previously been shown that…
SourceOctober 13, 2024
Full articleOptimizing vertical farming by varying light, humidity, and other growing conditionsScience
Optimizing vertical farming by varying light, humidity, and other growing conditions
How can we provide healthy, vitamin-rich food to growing urban populations? One solution is to cultivate crops indoors, in stacked layers of growing platforms. Such…
SourceOctober 12, 2024
Full articleExtreme rainfall poses growing health risksScience
Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks
An international study led by Helmholtz Munich has shed new light on the health impacts of extreme rainfall events, revealing that such weather patterns significantly…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024
Full articleIs your favorite fashion brand truly sustainable or just greenwashing?News
Is your favorite fashion brand truly sustainable or just greenwashing?
As consumers grow increasingly aware of climate change and its impacts, they’re rethinking the environmental footprint of their choices, particularly in the fashion industry. While…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024
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