Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductionsScience
Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductions
As climate concerns shape investor behavior, a new study suggests that companies implementing a broad spectrum of climate policies, rather than isolated initiatives, demonstrate more…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024
Full articleScientists call for global action on microbial climate solutionsScience
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…
SourceNovember 11, 2024
Full articleColorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: studyNewsScience
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…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 6, 2024News
Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024
Power grids with high renewable penetration show reduced blackout intensity A study published in Nature Energy offers insights into the reliability of power grids powered…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 6, 2024
Full articleMathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmonScience
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…
SourceNovember 4, 2024
Full articleFuture of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate
Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 26, 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 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 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 articleSmart policies can solve climate change and inequality togetherScience
Smart policies can solve climate change and inequality together
A growing body of research reveals that climate change and economic inequality are deeply intertwined, with each issue exacerbating the other if left unaddressed. A…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 5, 2024
Full articleRapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concernsScience
Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns
The Antarctic Peninsula has experienced a dramatic increase in vegetation cover over the past four decades, according to new research. A study by the universities…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
Full articleArctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impactClimate
Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impact
Researchers from Dartmouth College have uncovered how fossil fuel emissions have profoundly impacted the Arctic’s atmospheric chemistry. Their findings show that pollution reaches the region…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
Full articleKey opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionalsNews
Key opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionals
Climate education in health professional training is essential for addressing the health impacts of climate change and preparing a resilient healthcare workforce. By Julia Milzer…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleRising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study findsScience
Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds
A new study warns that current global energy projections may be underestimating the future impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleMajority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
A striking 72% of people - nearly three out of four people - across 18 G20 countries believe it should be a criminal offence for…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024
Full articleGlobal plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burningScience
Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burning
A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unveiled the vast scale of uncollected waste and open burning of plastic as primary…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
Full articleSurvey reveals gaps in understanding of biodiversity loss among environmental students worldwide
Survey reveals gaps in understanding of biodiversity loss among environmental students worldwide
A global survey conducted by Goethe University Frankfurt has uncovered concerning knowledge gaps among students of environment-related subjects about the causes of biodiversity loss. The…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleScientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-makingScience
Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-making
In a recent commentary published in npj Ocean Sustainability, a team of interdisciplinary researchers has called for a transformative update in global environmental decision-making processes,…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 24, 2024
Full articleHumidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience
Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
Full articleDemand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon marketClimate
Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market
By Kyoto University Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction - or even carbon neutrality - may not hold up under close inspection. In a…
SourceAugust 20, 2024
Full articleBalancing 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…
SourceAugust 12, 2024
Full articleMoney trees: researchers looking at local benefits from climate fighting ability in Appalachian forestsClimateNews
Money trees: researchers looking at local benefits from climate fighting ability in Appalachian forests
By West Virginia University Researchers at West Virginia University are working to ensure small landowners and local communities, instead of large corporations, profit from the…
SourceAugust 9, 2024
Full articleIncreasing 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…
SourceAugust 8, 2024
Full articleHow the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level riseClimateScience
How the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise
Effects will depend on how much global warming is controlled, study finds. By Tatyana Woodall | Ohio State University The rising earth beneath the Antarctic…
SourceAugust 3, 2024
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