Heat deaths to surpass cold deaths in Europe by 2099, study findsClimate
SourceJanuary 27, 2025
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Heat deaths to surpass cold deaths in Europe by 2099, study finds
Summary: Rising heat deaths across EuropeKey findings and regional disparitiesThe broader implications for public health Summary: Climate change is projected to drive a dramatic rise…

‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024Science
SourceDecember 27, 2024
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‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
HeatFloodsCyclonesDroughts and wildfiresEconomic toll From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was spared…

Climate Science Digest: December 10, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 10, 2024
Antarctica’s irregular heartbeat shows signs of rapid melting Geoscientists led by Universities of Leicester and Southampton create new climate record for early Antarctic ice ages.…

Climate Science Digest: December 7, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 7, 2024
Heat-related deaths show unexpected vulnerability among youth in Mexico A recent study examining heat-related mortality in Mexico has challenged common assumptions about age-specific vulnerabilities to…

Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024
Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change University of Kansas - Urban and community planners have a…

Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024Science
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Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024
Heat sensitivity weakens immune performance in wild monkeys A study from the University of Michigan reveals that wild capuchin monkeys experience a decline in immune…

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…

Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditionsNews
SourceNovember 12, 2024
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Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditions
In the Greek village of Kissos, chestnuts trees have been affected by months of extreme heat and drought following the country’s warmest winter and summer…

Heartier Heinz? How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heatScience
SourceNovember 9, 2024
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Heartier Heinz? How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. | Brown University - By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth…

Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globallyClimate
SourceNovember 8, 2024
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Image of the day: October 2024 was the second-warmest recorded October globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in October 2024. The bulletin reports that…

Colorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: studyNewsScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024
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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…

Heat waves and climate change: Where do we draw the line?Science
SourceOctober 29, 2024
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Heat waves and climate change: Where do we draw the line?
NC State - As climate attribution studies have become more common, routine processes are now being established for attribution analysis following extreme events. When extreme…

Thermophotovoltaics demonstrate economic promiseNews
SourceOctober 25, 2024
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Thermophotovoltaics demonstrate economic promise
SPIE - As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, researchers are exploring innovative technologies that can efficiently convert heat into electricity. One such technology,…

Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensifyNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024
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Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify
As global climate challenges escalate, calls for increased investment in climate services for health are gaining momentum. At the recent World Health Summit in Berlin,…

Future-proofing Miami’s tree canopy: adapting to rising heatScience
SourceOctober 15, 2024
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Future-proofing Miami’s tree canopy: adapting to rising heat
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider.…

Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survivalScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
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Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survival
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have demonstrated that selective breeding can improve the heat tolerance of coral species, potentially helping these vulnerable marine ecosystems to…

September 2024 marks second warmest month globally and in Europe, bringing record heat and extreme weather eventsNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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September 2024 marks second warmest month globally and in Europe, bringing record heat and extreme weather events
In a stark reminder of the ongoing impacts of climate change, September 2024 has been confirmed as the second warmest September on record, both globally…

Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patternsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
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Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patterns
A new study from researchers at Arizona State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat profoundly…

Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sectorScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024
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Demand-side actions could drive net-zero targets in Europe’s construction sector
A new study suggests that Europe’s construction sector could nearly eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060 through the adoption of advanced energy efficiency technologies. The…

Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spacesClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
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Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spaces
A recent study reveals that cities in the Global South are significantly more vulnerable to extreme heat due to a shortage of cooling green spaces…

During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expertNews
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expert
Marie GIFFARD | AFP Madrid, Spain - Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat…

Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study findsScience
SourceAugust 12, 2024
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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…

As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnessesScience
SourceAugust 10, 2024
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As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
Increasing numbers link extreme heat to climate change. By Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania With NASA data showing that July 22,…

Climate change is fuelling rise in hot nights: analysisClimateNews
SourceAugust 8, 2024
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Climate change is fuelling rise in hot nights: analysis
Paris, France (AFP) - Human-induced climate change is significantly increasing the number of hot nights for nearly one in three people around the world, a…
