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Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study reveals
Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study revealsClimate

Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study reveals

A new international study led by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has revealed…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024 Full article
Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die off
Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die offNews

Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die off

Helsinki, Finland (AFP) - Staggering numbers of dead pine trees have been reported in southern Finland this summer, with researchers linking the phenomenon to climate…
SourceSourceAugust 23, 2024 Full article
Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?
Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?News

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

By Luke T. Bayliss and Kairi Kolves, Griffith University Droughts, fires and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to…
SourceSourceAugust 22, 2024 Full article
Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hub
Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hubNews

Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hub

By Laura CHUNG Sydney, Australia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to…
SourceSourceAugust 21, 2024 Full article
The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping
The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeepingScience

The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping

EU-funded researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers. By Sofia Strodt | Horizon, the EU Research…
SourceSourceAugust 20, 2024 Full article
Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floods
Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floodsScience

Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floods

Researchers’ new analytical model can assess neighborhood-level hazards globally By University of California - Irvine Cities around the globe are experiencing increased flooding due to…
SourceSourceAugust 19, 2024 Full article
Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’
Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’News

Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat,…
SourceSourceAugust 19, 2024 Full article
The Buzz About Bees
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The Buzz About Bees

Why these tiny insects are vital for Earth and Humanity? Bees, often just thought of as insects that sting or make honey, play an incredibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024 Full article
During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expert
During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expertNews

During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expert

By Marie GIFFARD | AFP Madrid, Spain - Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health…
SourceSourceAugust 16, 2024 Full article
Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds
Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate

Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds

New research highlights the urgent need for global action to protect freshwater habitats. Freshwater ecosystems around the world are facing a critical threat due to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024 Full article
“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soar
“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soarClimate

“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soar

The rapid melting of Arctic permafrost, driven by climate change, has unleashed a significant environmental threat as vast reserves of toxic mercury are released into…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024 Full article
Global climate summary for July 2024
Global climate summary for July 2024ClimateFacts

Global climate summary for July 2024

July 2024 has officially become the warmest July ever recorded globally, according to data released by NOAA. The global surface temperature for the month was…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024 Full article
Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change
Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate changeClimate

Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change

For years, jellyfish were considered a trophic dead-end in marine ecosystems, serving little more than a last-resort food source for predatory fish. However, recent research…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024 Full article
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience

Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice

By Chalmers University of Technology Involving women in implementing solar energy technologies in developing countries not only has great climate impact. A new study published…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
Greece battles deadly wildfire for third day
Greece battles deadly wildfire for third dayNews

Greece battles deadly wildfire for third day

By Anna Maria JAKUBEK and John HADOULIS | AFP Penteli, Greece (UPDATED) - Greek emergency services fought back Tuesday against a massive wildfire that scorched…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goals
Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goalsScience

Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goals

By International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?
The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?Climate

The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?

By: Shauna Downs, Rutgers University | Swetha Manohar, International Food Policy Research Institute | Serey Sok and Nyda Chhinh , Royal University of Phnom Penh…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds
Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study findsScience

Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds

By CUNY ASRC A new study published in Ecological Applications details how trees in New York City and Boston are more negatively impacted by heat…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales
Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whalesScience

Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales

By Hokkaido University, Aarhus University & Greenland Institute of Natural Resources Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
On a mission to save our soils
On a mission to save our soilsNewsScience

On a mission to save our soils

Italian soil scientist Professor Fabio Terribile is on a mission to improve soil quality, with the help of EU funding and 19 partners across Europe.…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023
Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023Science

Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023

By Institute of Atmospheric Physics | Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) The Three Gorges Region of the Yangtze River (TGR) in China has a unique…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake BalatonScience

Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton

By Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) What was Lake Balaton like in its natural state, and when did it change? Can its near-natural condition still be…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainability
Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainabilityClimate

Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainability

By Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) An educational program emphasizing the relationship that climate change has with health and health care environmental sustainability was well-received by…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Scalable Production of Next-Generation High-Performance Printable Solar Cells
Scalable Production of Next-Generation High-Performance Printable Solar CellsClimateNews

Scalable Production of Next-Generation High-Performance Printable Solar Cells

By City University of Hong Kong (CityU) As climate change continues to advance, the need for low-carbon, clean energy alternatives has become more urgent than…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article