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Parasites thrive far from the equator, defying biodiversity ruleScience

Parasites thrive far from the equator, defying biodiversity rule

A new FAU study reveals a surprising twist: certain trematode parasites – worm-like organisms that cycle through snails, crabs and fish – are actually more…
SourceSourceApril 2, 2026 Full article
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One dead as storm front pummels GreeceNews

One dead as storm front pummels Greece

Athens, Greece | AFP A man died near Athens Thursday as a three-day storm front lashed Greece with gale-force winds, causing localised floods and disrupting transport.…
SourceSourceApril 2, 2026 Full article
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Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fineNews

Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fine

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | AFP A Rio de Janeiro court has overturned a fine of more than $3 million against football star Neymar for allegedly…
SourceSourceApril 1, 2026 Full article
The business concept of the glass world on a laptop (s. climate, aid, science, news,globe,US energy)
Italy delays coal phase-out by over a decadeNews

Italy delays coal phase-out by over a decade

Rome, Italy | AFP Italy's parliament voted Tuesday to delay the closure of the country's coal-fired power stations by over a decade, a move experts slammed…
SourceSourceApril 1, 2026 Full article
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France condemns effort to delay major IPCC climate reportNews

France condemns effort to delay major IPCC climate report

Paris, France | AFP France on Tuesday expressed deep concern over attempts by some countries "to slow down and arbitrarily delay" the publication of the next…
SourceSourceApril 1, 2026 Full article
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Sri Lanka rushes to solar batteries as energy crisis bitesNews

Sri Lanka rushes to solar batteries as energy crisis bites

Colombo, Sri Lanka | AFP Sri Lanka announced plans on Tuesday to urgently set up battery storage for solar energy and use it during the nighttime…
SourceSourceMarch 31, 2026 Full article
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Global population exceeds Earth’s sustainable limitsClimate

Global population exceeds Earth’s sustainable limits

Analysis of more than 200 years of data shows a mid-20th century shift in global population dynamics, with rising numbers increasingly linked to mounting environmental…
SourceSourceMarch 31, 2026 Full article
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Global experiment reveals thale cress evolution across climates and its limitsScience

Global experiment reveals thale cress evolution across climates and its limits

Simultaneous experiments pinpointed gene variants associated with successful adaptation and the tipping point beyond which plants can’t adapt Summary: A coordinated global field experiment tracking…
SourceSourceMarch 30, 2026 Full article
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Why Antarctic sea ice suddenly declined after decades of growthClimate

Why Antarctic sea ice suddenly declined after decades of growth

Although climate models predicted Antarctic sea ice would steadily dwindle, its extent grew for decades until 2016. A new study finds the ice finally receded…
SourceSourceMarch 30, 2026 Full article
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Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN bodyNews

Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | AFP | Muser NewsDesk The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the…
SourceSourceMarch 29, 2026 Full article
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Moderate warming still linked to severe climate extremesClimate

Moderate warming still linked to severe climate extremes

Extreme climate impacts on people and the environment are often associated with very high levels of global warming (3 or 4°C). A new study led…
SourceSourceMarch 26, 2026 Full article
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Cold weather linked to 40,000 extra heart-related deaths each year in the U.S.Science

Cold weather linked to 40,000 extra heart-related deaths each year in the U.S.

On the heels of one of the coldest winters in memory for large swaths of the country, new research highlights an often overlooked cost of…
SourceSourceMarch 26, 2026 Full article
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EU urged to broadly restrict ‘forever chemicals’News

EU urged to broadly restrict ‘forever chemicals’

Helsinki, Finland | AFP | Muser NewsDesk 'Forever chemicals' pose a growing risk to health and the environment and should be broadly banned across the European…
SourceSourceMarch 26, 2026 Full article
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EU projects host event on fraud, cyber and CBR risks to Europe’s food supplyNews

EU projects host event on fraud, cyber and CBR risks to Europe’s food supply

Safeguarding Food Security in Europe: EU projects join forces against fraud, cyber and CBR threats Summary: A high-level online event on 31 March 2026 will…
SourceSourceMarch 26, 2026 Full article
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Study links major polluters to big climate damages billClimate

Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill

Paris, France | AFP | Muser NewsDesk The economic cost of carbon emissions is far higher than previously estimated, said a new study Wednesday that links…
SourceSourceMarch 25, 2026 Full article
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First UN high seas summit proposed for January in New YorkNews

First UN high seas summit proposed for January in New York

United Nations, United States | AFP | Muser NewsDesk Countries that ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas on Monday set January 2027 as…
SourceSourceMarch 24, 2026 Full article
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Rising temperatures extend Alaska glacier melt season by weeksClimate

Rising temperatures extend Alaska glacier melt season by weeks

Research provides timely views of warming’s impact on Alaska glaciers Summary: Satellite radar observations show that higher summer temperatures are associated with a longer melt…
SourceSourceMarch 23, 2026 Full article
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Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UNFactsNews

Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN

Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Muser NewsDesk The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming…
SourceSourceMarch 23, 2026 Full article
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In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar watersNews

In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar waters

Kilpisjärvi, Finland | AFP | Muser NewsDesk In a square hole carved out of the thick ice, two divers vanished into the depths of an Arctic…
SourceSourceMarch 21, 2026 Full article
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Global project to map mountain water resources and climate risksClimate

Global project to map mountain water resources and climate risks

$9.5 million project led by ISTA combines fieldwork, advanced modeling, AI and community engagement Summary: A new international research effort will assess how climate change…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2026 Full article
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Old-growth forests store about 72% more carbon than managed forestsScience

Old-growth forests store about 72% more carbon than managed forests

Swedish old-growth forests store much more carbon than managed forests, according to a new study from Lund University. The difference is larger than previous estimates…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2026 Full article
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Cold-blooded animals struggle to cope with daily temperature variationScience

Cold-blooded animals struggle to cope with daily temperature variation

How ectotherms respond to everyday temperature changes remains uncertain, and new research suggests their physiological flexibility may be limited Summary: Daily temperature variation may pose…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2026 Full article
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Record-breaking heatwave grips western USNews

Record-breaking heatwave grips western US

Los Angeles, United States | AFP A punishing heatwave was gripping the western United States on Thursday, with parts of the region logging record temperatures even…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2026 Full article
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Ocean warming behind Antarctica’s sea ice declineClimate

Ocean warming behind Antarctica’s sea ice decline

Sea ice around Antarctica expanded for several decades until a dramatic decline in 2015. The reasons behind this are revealed by research from the University…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2026 Full article