The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threatClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threat
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals a vicious cycle where climate change, wildfires, and air pollution are interlinked, amplifying their harmful…

How Arctic air movement is shaping climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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How Arctic air movement is shaping climate change
Researchers are making significant strides in understanding the complex climate dynamics of the Arctic, particularly in how air masses move and transform within this rapidly…

Nearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEFClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
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Nearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEF
A new UNICEF analysis has revealed that one in five children worldwide - approximately 466 million - now live in regions experiencing at least twice…

Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spacesClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
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Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spaces
A recent study reveals that cities in the Global South are significantly more vulnerable to extreme heat due to a shortage of cooling green spaces…

Africa faces escalating climate costs and intensifying impactsClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
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Africa faces escalating climate costs and intensifying impacts
Africa is grappling with a growing climate crisis, enduring severe impacts and shouldering disproportionate costs for necessary adaptation measures. According to a recent World Meteorological…

What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxietyClimate
SourceSeptember 1, 2024
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What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxiety
Australians aged 29 and under have grown up in the shadow of climate change, and data suggests this is taking a significant toll on their…

The crucial role of Atlantic-Arctic water mixing in global ocean circulation and climate stabilityClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024
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The crucial role of Atlantic-Arctic water mixing in global ocean circulation and climate stability
A recent study has highlighted the significant impact of mixing Atlantic and Arctic waters on sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical component…

How climate change is impacting global food and timber supply competitionClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
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How climate change is impacting global food and timber supply competition
Climate change is set to significantly disrupt the global balance between land used for food production and timber harvesting, according to a new study by…

Weathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlingsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
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Weathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlings
Sea turtles, after laying their eggs and covering them with sand, leave their offspring to develop and hatch without any parental care. The odds of…

European Green Deal faces uncertainty as political winds shift right in the EUClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024
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European Green Deal faces uncertainty as political winds shift right in the EU
Once hailed as a landmark initiative to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, the European Green Deal is encountering significant challenges as political…

Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024
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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.…

New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequalityClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
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New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequality
Millions of women employed in the global fisheries industry are being sidelined as new technologies, designed to counter the effects of climate change and economic…

Scientific consensus strengthens pro-climate attitudes globally, new study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
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Scientific consensus strengthens pro-climate attitudes globally, new study finds
A recent international study has revealed that communicating the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change can significantly strengthen public belief in the phenomenon and its…

Warming forests soils could leak more carbon, accelerating climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024
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Warming forests soils could leak more carbon, accelerating climate change
In the grand scheme of Earth's carbon cycle, northern forest soils serve as critical reservoirs, trapping carbon dioxide that trees absorb during photosynthesis and preventing…

A roadmap for Earth’s cooling strategiesClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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A roadmap for Earth’s cooling strategies
New paper provides essential framework for evaluating the feasibility, impacts, and governance of stratospheric aerosol injection as a potential climate solution. In a world increasingly…

Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study revealsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study reveals
A new international study led by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has revealed…

Major study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decadesClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Major study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decades
A comprehensive evaluation of climate policy measures implemented worldwide over the past two decades has provided new insights into which approaches are most effective at…

Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?Climate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?
This year, New Zealand took a significant step towards addressing climate change by requiring some of its largest companies and financial institutions to disclose climate-related…

Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Ecosystem carbon dioxide emissions are known to be higher in warmer climates, leading to concerns that global warming could accelerate emissions and intensify the greenhouse…

Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon marketClimate
SourceAugust 20, 2024
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Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market
By Kyoto University Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction - or even carbon neutrality - may not hold up under close inspection. In a…

Forest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud levelClimate
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Forest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud level
By University of Helsinki International researchers from Finland, Germany, South Africa, and Ethiopia report that deforestation during the last two decades induced a higher warming…

Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study revealsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
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Prehistoric europeans faced near extinction during Ice Age, new study reveals
An international team of researchers has uncovered how prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe responded to dramatic climate changes during the last Ice Age, revealing that populations…

Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024
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Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds
New research highlights the urgent need for global action to protect freshwater habitats. Freshwater ecosystems around the world are facing a critical threat due to…

“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soarClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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“Mercury bomb” threatens millions as Arctic temperatures soar
The rapid melting of Arctic permafrost, driven by climate change, has unleashed a significant environmental threat as vast reserves of toxic mercury are released into…
