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3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm prediction
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3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm predictionClimate

3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm prediction

A severe hailstorm that struck Catalonia in August 2022, producing giant hailstones up to 12 cm in diameter, has led to surprising discoveries about hail…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds
Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study findsClimate

Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds

Mangroves are proving to be indispensable allies in the fight against climate change, providing $855 billion in global flood protection benefits, according to a new…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formationClimate

Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in global climate regulation, not only through its carbon storage capabilities but also as a source of natural…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts
Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shiftsClimate

Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts

A study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that changes in ocean density significantly influence the capacity of marine plankton to incorporate carbon…
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Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses
Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discoursesClimate

Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses

The metaphor 'tipping points,' long used to describe critical thresholds in climate systems, is now under scrutiny by researchers who argue it may hinder public…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%
Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%Climate

Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%

In an important milestone for sustainable livestock farming, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have shown that feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed supplement…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient futureClimate

World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future

Droughts are becoming one of the most pressing global challenges, with impacts expected to affect three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In response, the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in Alaska
Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in AlaskaClimate

Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in Alaska

This image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, acquired on 2 October 2024, shows part of the Koyukuk River in Alaska, USA. The area has been…
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Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilities
Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilitiesClimate

Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilities

Scientists have uncovered how soil microbes, critical for ecosystem health, respond to extreme weather events, shedding light on the risks posed by climate change. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024 Full article
Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensing
Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensingClimate

Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensing

The 2020 deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana drew worldwide attention, sparking debate over the potential role of cyanotoxins in water sources as a…
SourceSourceNovember 30, 2024 Full article
Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global response
Climate migration misconceptions risk distorting global responseClimateNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 29, 2024 Full article
Oceans’ sulfur emissions reveal stronger climate-cooling effects
Oceans’ sulfur emissions reveal stronger climate-cooling effectsClimate

Oceans’ sulfur emissions reveal stronger climate-cooling effects

New research has unveiled that oceans emit a sulfur gas produced by marine life in quantities that significantly enhance their climate-cooling impact, particularly over the…
SourceSourceNovember 28, 2024 Full article
Reversing climate damage costs nearly four times more after tipping points
Reversing climate damage costs nearly four times more after tipping pointsClimate

Reversing climate damage costs nearly four times more after tipping points

The closer the climate system gets to crossing a tipping point, the steeper the costs of reversing the damage, according to a new study. Researchers…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 27, 2024 Full article
Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiency
Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiencyClimate

Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiency

Due to the growing reality of global warming and climate change, there is increasing uncertainty around meteorological conditions used in energy assessments of buildings. Existing…
SourceSourceNovember 26, 2024 Full article
Climate change could drive up costs to decarbonize the Western U.S. power grid
Climate change could drive up costs to decarbonize the Western U.S. power gridClimate

Climate change could drive up costs to decarbonize the Western U.S. power grid

Plans to decarbonize the Western United States' power grid by 2050 may face unforeseen challenges due to climate change’s impact on water resources. Researchers estimate…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 25, 2024 Full article
Developing nations slam ‘paltry’ $300 bn climate deal
Developing nations slam ‘paltry’ $300 bn climate dealClimate

Developing nations slam ‘paltry’ $300 bn climate deal

By Nick Perry, Laurent Thomet and Shaun Tandon | AFP Baku, Azerbaijan - The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday but poorer nations…
SourceSourceNovember 24, 2024 Full article
Pope Francis discusses climate action with WMO Secretary-General
Pope Francis discusses climate action with WMO Secretary-GeneralClimate

Pope Francis discusses climate action with WMO Secretary-General

Pope Francis welcomed Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), for an audience at the Vatican to discuss the urgency of addressing climate…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 22, 2024 Full article
Rising climate-driven hazards put millions of coastal residents at greater risk
Rising climate-driven hazards put millions of coastal residents at greater riskClimate

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…
SourceSourceNovember 21, 2024 Full article
UN launches initiative to counter climate disinformation
UN launches initiative to counter climate disinformationClimate

UN launches initiative to counter climate disinformation

As the world grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, the United Nations has announced a bold new initiative aimed at combating disinformation that…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 20, 2024 Full article
Critical data from Nigeria enhances global climate models
Critical data from Nigeria enhances global climate modelsClimate

Critical data from Nigeria enhances global climate models

Climate models are indispensable tools for predicting future climate scenarios, but their accuracy depends on the quality and relevance of the data input. While information…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 19, 2024 Full article
Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warming
Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warmingClimate

Natural carbon sinks alone cannot halt global warming

In a new study1, led by the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics and published in Nature, an international group of authors who developed the…
SourceSourceNovember 18, 2024 Full article
How climate change feeds our wars
How climate change feeds our warsClimate

How climate change feeds our wars

By Luisa Bedoya Taborda and Michele Barnes | The University of Sydney A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could…
SourceSourceNovember 16, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024Climate

Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024

Air pollution and eye health: CU Anschutz study highlights emerging risks A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a striking…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024 Full article
Adriatic Sea climate study highlights marine heat and rising waters
Adriatic Sea climate study highlights marine heat and rising watersClimate

Adriatic Sea climate study highlights marine heat and rising waters

A comprehensive analysis of the Adriatic Sea’s climate indicators has provided new insights into the region's ocean dynamics and the impacts of climate change. Utilizing…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024 Full article