NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areasNewsScience
SourceNovember 27, 2024
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NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areas
During a heatwave, the comfort of a shady tree is a luxury that many urban residents rely on to stay cool. But what happens when…

‘Existential challenge’: plastic pollution treaty talks beginNews
SourceNovember 25, 2024
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‘Existential challenge’: plastic pollution treaty talks begin
By Sara Hussein and Roland de Courson | AFP Busan, South Korea - A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution…

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 47, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 24, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 47, 2024
Flood preparedness in Bangladesh requires targeted campaigns for vulnerable groups A study in Frontiers in Climate examines flood preparedness in the flood-prone Islampur Union of…

Innovative recycling method for rare earth metals wins Spark Award 2024News
Muser NewsDeskNovember 23, 2024
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Innovative recycling method for rare earth metals wins Spark Award 2024
Marie Amélie Perrin and Victor Mougel have been awarded the Spark Award 2024 for their groundbreaking method of recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste.…

New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risksScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 23, 2024
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New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risks
A collaborative effort by researchers in the United States and Switzerland has led to the identification of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.…

New supercomputer advances sustainable researchNews
SourceNovember 20, 2024
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New supercomputer advances sustainable research
EPFL’s new Kuma supercomputer, which ranks 23rd in the Green500 ranking, illustrates EPFL’s efforts to support cutting-edge research with a low environmental impact. With Kuma,…

Image of the day: Wildfires on the East Coast, USANews
SourceNovember 19, 2024
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Image of the day: Wildfires on the East Coast, USA
In November 2024, the northeastern US was hit by numerous wildfires, intensified by drought conditions and high winds. The Jennings Creek Fire on the New…

Climate change exposure associated with increased emergency imagingScience
SourceNovember 19, 2024
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Climate change exposure associated with increased emergency imaging
Using data collected over a 10-year period from four emergency departments, researchers at the University of Toronto found that short-term exposure to ambient heat and…

Climate Science Digest: November 18, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 18, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 18, 2024
The hidden costs of our diets: A global perspective on environmental pressure Shifting global diets to more sustainable options presents a potential solution to mitigate…

Denmark’s major parties agree on carbon tax on livestock: governmentNews
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Denmark’s major parties agree on carbon tax on livestock: government
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - Denmark's government said Monday that the country's major parties had agreed on the details of the world's first carbon tax…

Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globallyScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 18, 2024
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Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globally
Ticks are crossing borders on the wings of migratory birds, potentially carrying pathogens into new regions. Rising global temperatures linked to the climate crisis are…

Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial securityScience
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security
Born from 1995 to 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work distinctive from older generations. Despite appearances and tongue-wagging…

Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, OmanNews
SourceNovember 17, 2024
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Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, Oman
The Dhofar Mountains in southern Oman are home to the desert cloud forest, a unique ecosystem supporting a rich diversity of wildlife. During the monsoon…

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 46, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 17, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 46, 2024
Climate change amplifies displacement-inducing disasters A study published in Frontiers in Climate reveals that climate change has influenced the intensity of disasters responsible for internal…

How climate change feeds our warsClimate
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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How climate change feeds our wars
Climate funding cutClimate change and violent conflict A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could end tomorrow, climate change will…

Countries commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and modernize grid to advance clean energy economyNews
SourceNovember 15, 2024
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Countries commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and modernize grid to advance clean energy economy
Baku, Azerbaijan | WRI (Corrected) – At COP29, countries including UK, Uruguay, Belgium and Sweden committed to increasing the amount of global energy storage sixfold…

Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves livesScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
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Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves lives
Protecting the Amazon rainforest is delivering critical benefits for human health, as new research reveals that conservation efforts reduce air pollution and lower rates of…

Global climate summary for October 2024Facts
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
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Global climate summary for October 2024
Second-warmest October for the globe and the lowest sea ice extent on record. Temperature October 2024 marked the second-warmest October globally since records began, with…

MIT engineers pioneer advanced technology to transform CO2 into clean fuelScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 14, 2024
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MIT engineers pioneer advanced technology to transform CO2 into clean fuel
As global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions accelerate, researchers continue to search for practical and cost-effective solutions to convert captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into…

Image of the day: November heatwave hits the Canary Islands, SpainClimate
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Image of the day: November heatwave hits the Canary Islands, Spain
During the second weekend of November 2024, the Spanish Canary Islands were affected by a light haze and record-breaking temperatures for the month. La Aldea…

Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announcedNews
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announced
Applied Microbiology International - The prizes, awarded by the learned society Applied Microbiology International (AMI), celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the…

Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchersNews
SourceNovember 13, 2024
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Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchers
By Kelly MACNAMARA | AFP Paris, France - Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year,…

Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100Climate
Adrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024
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Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100
The world’s temperate rainforests, rare ecosystems found only in cool, moist climates, are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, according to new research by scientists…

Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate caseNews
SourceNovember 12, 2024
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Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate case
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - Dutch judges ruled Tuesday against an appeal by climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough…
