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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
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Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilienceNews

Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience

A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. By Karen McHugh | Horizon, the…
SourceSourceApril 5, 2024 Full article
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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
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Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the AlarmClimate

Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the Alarm

It's been a fundamental component of Earth's climate system for millions of years, but the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is now sending a warning signal…
SourceSourceMarch 28, 2024 Full article
Scientists unveil intricate tipping points in Atlantic currentsClimateScience

Scientists unveil intricate tipping points in Atlantic currents

An international team of scientists has uncovered the intricate patterns of tipping points within the Atlantic's current system. This discovery challenges conventional knowledge, suggesting that…
SourceSourceMarch 25, 2024 Full article
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
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
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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…
SourceSourceMarch 5, 2024 Full article
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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
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Nurturing a climate-literate world: experts discuss how best to educate people about climate changeClimate

Nurturing a climate-literate world: experts discuss how best to educate people about climate change

In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." As climate change emerges as…
SourceSourceJanuary 24, 2024 Full article
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
U.S. witnesses notable drop in greenhouse gas emissions amid economic growth, but challenges persist to meet climate targetsNews

U.S. witnesses notable drop in greenhouse gas emissions amid economic growth, but challenges persist to meet climate targets

New data from the nonpartisan Rhodium Group reveals that the United States witnessed a notable decline of nearly 2% in planet-warming pollution in 2023, despite…
SourceSourceJanuary 11, 2024 Full article