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Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya
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Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya

By Rose TROUP BUCHANAN | AFP Voi, Kenya - "We used to hate elephants a lot," Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work…
SourceSourceNovember 12, 2024 Full article
Scientists call for global action on microbial climate solutions
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Scientists call for global action on microbial climate solutions

Washington, D.C. | American Society for Microbiology - Today, leaders from scientific societies, institutions and publishing bodies issued an urgent call for the global community…
SourceSourceNovember 11, 2024 Full article
Learned optimism can be a game-changer in climate negotiations
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Learned optimism can be a game-changer in climate negotiations

By Anandajit Goswami | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies A change in approach can help developing countries challenge the historically negative outcomes…
SourceSourceNovember 11, 2024 Full article
Brazil raises target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions
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Brazil raises target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions

Sao Paulo, Brazil | AFP - Brazil plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions more dramatically than had been planned, the government of Luiz Inacio Lula…
SourceSourceNovember 9, 2024 Full article
U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patterns
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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…
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Colorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: study
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Colorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: study

Amid extreme weather events spurred by climate change, Colorado's prisons are struggling to provide adequate protection for incarcerated individuals against escalating environmental hazards, a new…
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UTEP team to investigate climate change impact on pecan orchards
UTEP team to investigate climate change impact on pecan orchardsNews

UTEP team to investigate climate change impact on pecan orchards

EL PASO, Texas | UTEP - How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El…
SourceSourceNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
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Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts
Satellite image: Levi ski resort in Kittilä, Finland
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Image of the day: Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts

Traditional Finnish ice preservation methods have inspired modern snow storage solutions to support Europe’s ski resorts amid warmer temperatures and shorter winter seasons. The Levi…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate
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Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate

Penn State researchers have revealed that microplastics may be influencing the way clouds form, with potential implications for weather patterns, climate models, and even aviation…
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Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govt
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Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govtNews

Scholz cancels trip to next week’s COP climate summit: govt

Berlin, Germany | AFP - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, fighting a political crisis after his ruling coalition collapsed, has cancelled his trip to next week's…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed
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Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed

A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
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Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt
Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govtNews

Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt

Brasília, Brazil | AFP - The Brazilian Amazon experienced its smallest amount of yearly deforestation in nearly a decade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's…
SourceSourceNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon River
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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…
SourceSourceNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, Spain
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Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, Spain

Extensive destruction and the tragic loss of over 200 lives have resulted from severe flash floods which struck the Community of Valencia, Spain, on 29…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels
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Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels

On Germany’s northern coast, the rising levels of the North Sea pose a threat to nearby communities and ecosystems. Encroaching sea water impacts not only…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmon
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Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmon

Tokyo Metropolitan University – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a mathematical model that models how the evolutionary strategies of organisms are affected by…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Ten key moments in the climate change fight
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Ten key moments in the climate change fight

Paris, France | AFP - With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023
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Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, setting the stage for prolonged temperature rises and intensifying climate change impacts. The World Meteorological Organization…
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Deadly Spain floods held up as warning at nature protection summit
Deadly Spain floods held up as warning at nature protection summitNews

Deadly Spain floods held up as warning at nature protection summit

By Mariëtte le Roux and Lina Vanegas | AFP Cali, Colombia - European officials pointed Thursday to deadly flooding in Spain as a reminder of…
SourceSourceNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024

Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends The newly published Atlas of the Human Planet details 50 years of…
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Innovative catalyst layering unlocks new potential in sustainable fuel production
The reaction setup used to transform carbon dioxide with precisely layered catalysts
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Innovative catalyst layering unlocks new potential in sustainable fuel production

EPFL chemical engineers have developed a way to build metal clusters – with near atomic precision – in a method that has the potential to…
SourceSourceOctober 31, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of Cameroon
Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of CameroonNews

Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of Cameroon

Since July 2024, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in major rivers, including the Chari River, have caused severe flooding in the Far North region…
SourceSourceOctober 30, 2024 Full article