Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam IslandNews
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 19, 2025
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Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam Island
An ecological disaster Loss of a vital climate monitoring station Evacuation and damage assessment Uncertain path to recovery A wildfire that broke out on January…

Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the futureScience
SourceFebruary 14, 2025
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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:…

Asteroid impact could trigger global cooling and food chain disruptionScience
SourceFebruary 6, 2025
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Asteroid impact could trigger global cooling and food chain disruption
Summary Scientists simulate asteroid collision effects on climate and plants Summary: A new study published in Science Advances explores the potential consequences of a medium-sized…

Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, ParaguayNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 17, 2025
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Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay
On 10 January 2025, Paraguay declared a 60-day national emergency as rampant forest fires swept across the nation, severely impacting protected areas, biodiversity, and local…

Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025Science
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 11, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025
In Brief: Limited access to air conditioning could increase emergency visits for respiratory issues during wildfire events, a new study finds.Introducing a climate fee on…

Hottest year on record drives global water disastersNews
SourceJanuary 6, 2025
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Hottest year on record drives global water disasters
A year of unprecedented heat in 2024 disrupted global water systems, exacerbating floods, droughts, and storms worldwide. A report by The Australian National University (ANU),…

‘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…

Image of the day: Franklin Fire’s devastation in Malibu, USANews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024
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Image of the day: Franklin Fire’s devastation in Malibu, USA
The Franklin Fire, which erupted in Malibu, California, on 9 December 2024, has left a trail of destruction and forced the evacuation of 6,300 residents.…

Plastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese riversClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 12, 2024
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Plastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese rivers
Plastic waste in Japan’s rivers reveals not just the scale of pollution but also critical trends shaping cleanup efforts and community responses. A nationwide analysis…

U.S. public housing faces greater flood risk due to low-quality constructionNews
SourceDecember 9, 2024
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U.S. public housing faces greater flood risk due to low-quality construction
New research shows that lower-quality public housing in the United States is located in areas with high flood risk. AUSTIN, TX, USA – Hurricane Helene…

Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global responseClimateNews
Muser NewsDeskNovember 29, 2024
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Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global response
Dr. Jan Freihardt, an environmental engineer and political scientist at the Chair of Global Health Engineering at ETH Zurich, argues that fears of mass climate…

16 dead, seven missing in Indonesia flood: disaster agencyNews
SourceNovember 25, 2024
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16 dead, seven missing in Indonesia flood: disaster agency
Jakarta, Indonesia | AFP - Flash floods and a landslide swept four districts of Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend, killing at least 16 people,…

Rising climate-driven hazards put millions of coastal residents at greater riskClimate
SourceNovember 21, 2024
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Rising climate-driven hazards put millions of coastal residents at greater risk
A new study published in Nature Climate Change estimates that a 1-meter sea level rise by 2100 would affect over 14 million people and $1…

Tens of thousands flee as Typhoon Man-yi nears PhilippinesNews
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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Tens of thousands flee as Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines
By Cecil MORELLA | AFP Manila, Philippines (UPDATED) - Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their…

LIST and UNHCR to launch early warning system for emergenciesNews
SourceNovember 14, 2024
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LIST and UNHCR to launch early warning system for emergencies
The warning system would help humanitarian actors to better anticipate critical situations, deliver timely alerts and respond accordingly. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in coordination…

Learned optimism can be a game-changer in climate negotiationsNews
SourceNovember 11, 2024
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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…

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…

Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescueNews
SourceNovember 4, 2024
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Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue
By Jose Jordan | AFP Valencia, Spain - Thousands of rescuers pumped water from submerged buildings, churned through muddy streets and cleared debris on Monday…

Image of the day: The Copernicus Emergency Management Service monitors the floods in Valencia, SpainNews
SourceNovember 3, 2024
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Image of the day: The Copernicus Emergency Management Service monitors the floods in Valencia, Spain
On 29 October 2024, the Community of Valencia in Spain has been hit by severe flooding, causing widespread devastation and the tragic loss of more…

Image of the day: The impact of the floods south of Valencia, SpainNews
SourceNovember 2, 2024
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Image of the day: The impact of the floods south of Valencia, Spain
This data visualisation compares two Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite acquisitions over the area south of Valencia, Spain, captured on 26 and 31 October 2024, before and…

Image of the day: Disastrous floods south of Valencia, SpainNews
SourceNovember 1, 2024
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Image of the day: Disastrous floods south of Valencia, Spain
Parts of southern and eastern Spain are still reeling from the effects of flash flooding after record rainfall hit the region on 29 and 30…

Image of the day: Devastating flooding in Valencia, SpainNews
SourceOctober 31, 2024
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Image of the day: Devastating flooding in Valencia, Spain
On 29 October 2024, parts of southern and eastern Spain were affected by severe flash flooding following record rainfall. Dozens of deaths have been reported…

One person dead, 73 injured in Taiwan super typhoon: fire agencyNews
SourceOctober 31, 2024
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One person dead, 73 injured in Taiwan super typhoon: fire agency
Keelung, Taiwan | AFP - At least one person was killed and 73 injured in Taiwan during wild weather caused by Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which…

Spain floods death toll hits 95: rescuersNews
SourceOctober 30, 2024
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Spain floods death toll hits 95: rescuers
Madrid, Spain | AFP - The death toll from devastating flooding in Spain has climbed to 95, rescuers and officials said on Wednesday, making it…
