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How China’s land systems will change under 1.5°C climate pledges by 2100
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How China’s land systems will change under 1.5°C climate pledges by 2100Climate

How China’s land systems will change under 1.5°C climate pledges by 2100

Summary: Study of simulation and analysis of the long-term impacts of 1.5 °C global climate pledges on China's land systems Summary: If global climate pledges…
SourceSourceFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: February 18, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: February 18, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 18, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: ‘False’ springs,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. In brief: Phytoplankton use sunlight…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 16, 2025 Full article
Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future
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Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the futureScience

Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future

Summary:New research analyzed tree rings and fire scars to compare modern fires to those in the past Summary: A recent study highlights an alarming trend:…
SourceSourceFebruary 14, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Protecting Central Europe’s largest floodplain forest
Satellite image: Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia
Image of the day: Protecting Central Europe’s largest floodplain forestNews

Image of the day: Protecting Central Europe’s largest floodplain forest

Stretching across the lowlands where the Morava and Dyje Rivers intertwine, a vast floodplain forest thrives at the crossroads of Austria, the Czech Republic, and…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 13, 2025 Full article
Soil microbes may hold the key to afforestation on former farmland
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Soil microbes may hold the key to afforestation on former farmlandScience

Soil microbes may hold the key to afforestation on former farmland

Forests returning to former agricultural lands often face slow recovery, hindered by depleted soil biodiversity and lingering agricultural impacts. A new approach to afforestationRestoring soil…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 13, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforest
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Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforestNews

Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforest

Nestled within Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Sutjeska National Park, Perućica is one of Europe’s last remaining primeval rainforests. This untouched expanse, near the border with Montenegro,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 11, 2025 Full article
Indonesia deforestation rises for third year running: NGO
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Indonesia deforestation rises for third year running: NGONews

Indonesia deforestation rises for third year running: NGO

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP Deforestation in Indonesia rose in 2024 for a third year running, a local environmental NGO said Friday, based on satellite image…
SourceSourceJanuary 31, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 29, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 29, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 29, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Scientists discover a genetic…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 30, 2025 Full article
Kenya’s tree-planting goals shaped by local farmer decisions
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Kenya’s tree-planting goals shaped by local farmer decisionsScience

Kenya’s tree-planting goals shaped by local farmer decisions

Tree-planting schemes are a cornerstone of Kenya’s ambitious climate and biodiversity goals, including plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. However, new research published…
SourceSourceJanuary 28, 2025 Full article
Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forest
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Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forestNews

Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forest

Denmark has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to biodiversity and wild nature by designating 75,000 hectares of untouched forest. This achievement comes with…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 27, 2025 Full article
Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever
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Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than everScience

Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever

Wildfire activity in Canada has intensified dramatically over recent decades, with severe implications for ecosystems and fire management. A new modeling study, published in Science,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival
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Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survivalClimate

Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival

High in the Andes, Peru’s puna grasslands offer a vital lifeline for Andean bears, commonly known as spectacled bears, named for the distinctive markings around…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024

Mountain permafrost is warming across Europe Roman Oester | SLF - Permafrost temperatures in Europe's mountain regions are rising steadily, in some cases by more…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024 Full article
Human activity reshapes Brazil’s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem roles
Human activity reshapes Brazil’s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem rolesScience

Human activity reshapes Brazil’s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem roles

In Brazilian forests shaped by human activity, a shift in tree species dominance is underway. Fast-growing, small-seeded species are flourishing in areas with significant deforestation…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talks
Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talksNews

Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talks

By Laura CHUNG Sydney, Australia | AFP - Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised Tuesday to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's…
SourceSourceDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formationClimate

Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in global climate regulation, not only through its carbon storage capabilities but also as a source of natural…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk A large-scale study involving more than 1.2 million members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California revealed a concerning…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 26, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024

The factors behind the shifting trends of ischemic heart disease and stroke Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 21, 2024 Full article
What are the belowground responses to long-term soil warming among different types of trees?
What are the belowground responses to long-term soil warming among different types of trees?Science

What are the belowground responses to long-term soil warming among different types of trees?

Through a 20-year experiment, investigators have shown how different trees adjust their strategies for acquiring nutrients through their roots as soil warms with climate change.…
SourceSourceNovember 20, 2024 Full article
Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warming
Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warmingClimate

Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warming

In a new study1, led by the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics and published in Nature, an international group of authors who developed the…
SourceSourceNovember 18, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, Oman
Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, OmanNews

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…
SourceSourceNovember 17, 2024 Full article
Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves lives
Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves livesScience

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024 Full article