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Temperature at La Palma Observatory Rose 1.1ºC in 20 years, doubling climate model predictionsClimate

Temperature at La Palma Observatory Rose 1.1ºC in 20 years, doubling climate model predictions

A detailed analysis of 20 years of weather data from the MAGIC Telescopes site at La Palma’s Roque de los Muchachos Observatory revealed that the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forestsClimate

Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests

A pioneering 20-year study led by researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed new insights…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock managementScience

Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management

Pigs feed on grass in a pasture in the northern part of Córdoba province. Credit: IFAPA In Spain's iconic dehesas - vast oak-studded pastures integral…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsHow local…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communitiesNews

The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communities

A coalition of global organizations launched the Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy today at COP16, uniting over 20 partners with the goal of fostering a sustainable,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024 Full article
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Global climate summary for September 2024NewsFacts

Global climate summary for September 2024

In brief: Record-breaking heat and cooler trends Hurricane Helene: a devastating forcePolar ice and precipitation anomalies A continuing trend of billion-dollar disasters September 2024 marked…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024 Full article
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Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continentsNewsScience

Saharan winds nurture oceanic life across continents

The further dust-bound iron is blown from the Sahara, the more it becomes available for life through atmospheric reactions. Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
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The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threatClimate

The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threat

Wildfires as a growing global threat Impacts on agriculture and ecosystems A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals a vicious cycle where…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskSeptember 5, 2024 Full article
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Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaScience

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa

A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskSeptember 3, 2024 Full article
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Experimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s disease in miceScience

Experimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s disease in mice

A recent study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has demonstrated that an experimental drug could potentially protect against the detrimental effects…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskSeptember 3, 2024 Full article
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Ozone monitoring sees significant advances, researchers reportScience

Ozone monitoring sees significant advances, researchers report

Recent developments in the monitoring of tropospheric ozone, a critical component in the formation of smog, show promising advancements, according to a study led by…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskAugust 29, 2024 Full article
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Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate changeClimate

Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate change

Coastal cities, crucial to the global economy and societal functions, are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, necessitating rapid and comprehensive adaptation measures.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskAugust 28, 2024 Full article
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UN Secretary-General issues Call to Action on Extreme Heat amid record temperaturesClimate

UN Secretary-General issues Call to Action on Extreme Heat amid record temperatures

Preventative measures and global cooperation Societal impacts of extreme heat The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has joined nine other specialized United Nations entities in supporting…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJuly 26, 2024 Full article
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Low-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s healthNews

Low-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s health

Key insights from the WMO report The critical role of LCS in global health Global examples of LCS implementation Engaging communities through education and advocacy…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJune 13, 2024 Full article
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European Court of Human Rights delivers landmark climate change rulingsNews

European Court of Human Rights delivers landmark climate change rulings

On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered Grand Chamber judgments in three climate-related cases, marking the first time the Court…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 9, 2024 Full article
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Eni’s African biofuels initiative falters amidst green promisesNews

Eni’s African biofuels initiative falters amidst green promises

Italian oil conglomerate Eni's ambitious plan to produce thousands of tonnes of biofuel crops in Africa has hit a stumbling block, according to a recent…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 5, 2024 Full article
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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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 29, 2024 Full article
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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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 26, 2024 Full article
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EU’s climate ambitions for 2040 at risk due to lackluster agricultural policiesNews

EU’s climate ambitions for 2040 at risk due to lackluster agricultural policies

In a recent communication from the European Commission outlining the climate targets for 2040 and the Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) strategy, concerns have been raised…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 10, 2024 Full article
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sets the pace by signing The Climate PledgeNews

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sets the pace by signing The Climate Pledge

The renowned Formula 1 team commits to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 In a landmark move, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 6, 2024 Full article
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Tempests and trends: Unraveling Europe’s stormy winter and climate change’s roleNews

Tempests and trends: Unraveling Europe’s stormy winter and climate change’s role

Norway is grappling with the aftermath of its most potent storm in over three decades as Hurricane-force winds wreaked havoc, leaving some residents without power.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 3, 2024 Full article
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Climate change threatens Earth’s largest reserves of drinking waterClimate

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 26, 2024 Full article
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New research uncovers varied impact of global warming on typhoonsScience

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 25, 2024 Full article
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Scientists warn of potential pandemic as Arctic zombie viruses resurface in SiberiaScienceNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 22, 2024 Full article