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Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2Science

Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2

UW News, Hannah Hickey - As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the Earth will get hotter. But exactly how much warming will result from…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2024 Full article
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwide
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwideScience

As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwide

By Cazzy Medley | University of Maryland April showers are increasingly becoming deluges due to climate change, and May flowers will never be the same.…
SourceSourceApril 15, 2024 Full article
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelvesScience

Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves

A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2024 Full article
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from belowScience

Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below

By Maurice Huguenin, UNSW Sydney; Matthew England, UNSW Sydney, and Paul Spence, University of Tasmania | The Conversation As the weight of ice builds up,…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2024 Full article
Boreal forests and tundra regions face severe impact over next 500 years of climate change, study reveals
Boreal forests and tundra regions face severe impact over next 500 years of climate change, study revealsClimateNews

Boreal forests and tundra regions face severe impact over next 500 years of climate change, study reveals

A new study led by researchers from esteemed institutions including the White Rose universities of York and Leeds, Oxford, Montreal, and ETH, Switzerland, has shed…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreApril 9, 2024 Full article
Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster Equity
Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster EquityNewsScience

Scientists Unite for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Urgent Call to End Destruction and Foster Equity

An international team of scientists has issued a clarion call for urgent action to address the interconnected crises of climate change, ecological destruction, and socio-economic…
SourceSourceApril 2, 2024 Full article
Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands: Why It Matters
Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands: Why It MattersClimateNews

Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands: Why It Matters

Peatlands, often overlooked for their muddy and unassuming appearance, have been revealed as potent guardians against climate change. These vast expanses, covering only 3% of…
SourceSourceMarch 15, 2024 Full article
A new tool to gauge progress towards Paris Climate targets
A new tool to gauge progress towards Paris Climate targetsScience

A new tool to gauge progress towards Paris Climate targets

A collaborative effort between scientists from the University of Exeter, the Met Office, and Imperial College has yielded a breakthrough in understanding carbon emissions and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 12, 2024 Full article
Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals
Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study RevealsScience

Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals

After years of Arctic Ocean ice moving at accelerated speeds, a new study suggests a significant reversal is on the horizon. The findings, published on…
SourceSourceMarch 6, 2024 Full article
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European SummersClimateScience

Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers

In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union’s open-access journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have unveiled…
SourceSourceFebruary 29, 2024 Full article
Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study Finds
Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study FindsScience

Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study Finds

A new study led by researchers at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has revealed a surprising…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 26, 2024 Full article
Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100
Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100NewsScience

Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100

Environmental Research Study Highlights Drastic Impact of Human Activity on Mangrove Carbon Stocks A dire forecast looms over the fate of mangrove forests worldwide as…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 23, 2024 Full article
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?Climate

20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?

By Mark John Costello, Nord University and Ross Corkrey, University of Tasmania | The Conversation Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life…
SourceSourceFebruary 20, 2024 Full article
Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three Decades
Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three DecadesClimateScience

Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three Decades

In a major analysis of satellite records, scientists have uncovered significant changes in Greenland's land cover over the past three decades. The study, conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 14, 2024 Full article
Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and Action
Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and ActionScience

Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and Action

New Tool and Messaging Techniques Identified to Address Climate Change on a Global Scale An international collaboration of scientists has developed a groundbreaking tool aimed…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 9, 2024 Full article
Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory Initiative
Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory InitiativeNewsScience

Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory Initiative

In a disheartening revelation for climate researchers, a recent study conducted by the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), in collaboration with the University of Fribourg, Ca'…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 27, 2024 Full article
Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking Water
Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking WaterScience

Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking Water

An alarming international study, recently published in Scientific Reports, sheds light on the potential vulnerability of the world's largest reserves of freshwater, housed in subterranean…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 26, 2024 Full article
New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on Typhoons
New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on TyphoonsNewsScience

New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on Typhoons

Published in Geophysical Research Letters, a study by Nagoya University reveals the surprising effects of global warming on typhoons, suggesting a new method for projecting…
SourceSourceJanuary 25, 2024 Full article
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An AnalysisScience

Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis

A paradigm-shifting study published in the Nature journal on January 17, 2024, has laid bare the extent of Greenland's ice loss, surpassing previous estimates and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 25, 2024 Full article
New study reveals climate connection between Amazon rainforest and Tibetan Plateau
New study reveals climate connection between Amazon rainforest and Tibetan PlateauClimate

New study reveals climate connection between Amazon rainforest and Tibetan Plateau

In a groundbreaking report published in 2023, scientists have unveiled an unprecedented link between the Amazon rainforest and the Tibetan Plateau, shedding light on interconnected…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 23, 2024 Full article
Scientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in Siberia
Scientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in SiberiaNewsScience

Scientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in Siberia

In a chilling development, scientists are sounding the alarm about the reemergence of ancient viruses from thawing permafrost in Siberia, raising fears of a potentially…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 22, 2024 Full article
How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?
How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?Facts

How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?

The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels is outlined in the Paris Agreement, which was adopted in 2015. According to various…
SourceSourceJanuary 18, 2024 Full article
Discoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic Warming
Discoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic WarmingScience

Discoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic Warming

Permafrost Thaw Unveils Startling Changes in Water Quality, Posing Threats to Ecosystems In a concerning revelation, Alaska's Arctic region is grappling with a striking environmental…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024 Full article
EU’s Science Advisory Board urges drastic emission cuts to combat climate crisis
EU’s Science Advisory Board urges drastic emission cuts to combat climate crisisClimateNews

EU’s Science Advisory Board urges drastic emission cuts to combat climate crisis

In a bold move to address the pressing climate crisis, the European Union's Science Advisory Board on Climate Change has recommended an aggressive reduction of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 5, 2024 Full article

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