Hurricanes and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29Climate
SourceOctober 28, 2024
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Hurricanes and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29
Warmer ocean temperatures and shifting weather patterns can lead to more severe damage from tropical storms. By Liz Ritchie-Tyo | Monash University in Melbourne As…

Image of the day: Coastal erosion in IrelandClimateNews
SourceOctober 28, 2024
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Image of the day: Coastal erosion in Ireland
Ireland, EU - Along the coast of Ballyheally, Ireland, sea levels have risen 20 centimetres since the 19th century. Higher levels have led to storm…

Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulationClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 28, 2024
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Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulation
(UPDATED) - A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the melting of Arctic sea ice may disrupt ocean circulation patterns, potentially causing…

Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 26, 2024
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Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…

$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material productionClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
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$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has brought to light the significant climate-related costs associated with the production of nine common materials in…

Growing flood risks overlooked in vulnerable, climate-skeptical regions of the USClimate
SourceOctober 24, 2024
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Growing flood risks overlooked in vulnerable, climate-skeptical regions of the US
University of Michigan | MP - A recent study has revealed a troubling geographic intersection between flood risk, climate change skepticism, and social vulnerability in…

Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuriesClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
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Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries
Polar bears in the high Arctic are facing ice-related injuries to their feet, a previously undocumented phenomenon tied to the rapidly changing climate. A new…

Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird speciesClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
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Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species
Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, a region recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, pose a significant threat to nearly two-thirds of the area's bird species…

New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate modelsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
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New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models
A recent study reveals that our understanding of historical climate patterns, particularly in Southeast Asia, may have been more complicated than once thought, especially when…

Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024
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Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
A recent study has uncovered significant insights into the relationship between household food waste and Japan’s aging population, highlighting an urgent need to develop strategies…

China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060Climate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024
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China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060
China’s relaxation of family size restrictions may complicate its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, according to new research from University College London…

Most people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
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Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept
A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…

Global water crisis threatens economy and food securityClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024
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Global water crisis threatens economy and food security
An international group of leaders and experts has issued a warning that humanity must act urgently to address the global water crisis. In a comprehensive…

Global warming steady but not surging, new study confirmsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024
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Global warming steady but not surging, new study confirms
A new study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, suggests that while global temperatures are undoubtedly rising, there is no statistically significant evidence to…

Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warnClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
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Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warn
As climate change progresses, international experts in emergency medicine are raising alarms about the increasing strain on emergency medical services worldwide. At the European Emergency…

Deep-water reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific face severe cold-water bleaching and mortalityClimate
SourceOctober 12, 2024
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Deep-water reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific face severe cold-water bleaching and mortality
New study highlights that deep coral ecosystems in the Eastern Pacific likely face a two-pronged threat over the 21st century: bleaching driven by the intrusion…

Catastrophic climate models may be alarmingly accurateClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
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Catastrophic climate models may be alarmingly accurate
Global climate models are pivotal for predicting our planet's future. Researchers worldwide continuously refine these models, using extensive observational data to better understand Earth’s climate…

Ancient climate shift uncovers missing sediment mystery on Earth’s ocean floorsClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024
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Ancient climate shift uncovers missing sediment mystery on Earth’s ocean floors
A new study from Stanford University has unveiled a surprising geological mystery from 34 million years ago when Earth underwent a dramatic climate shift. Conventional…

Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: studyClimate
SourceOctober 9, 2024
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Overshooting 1.5C risks ‘irreversible’ climate impact: study
Paris, France | AFP Any breach of what climate scientists agree is the safer limit on global warming would result in "irreversible consequences" for the…

Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study saysClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 9, 2024
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Record-breaking heat from climate change supercharged Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact across U.S. Southeast, study says
Late on September 26th, Hurricane Helene made a catastrophic landfall in Florida’s panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane, unleashing a relentless barrage of high winds,…

Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summitClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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Climate crisis report: Earth’s vital signs worsen, urgent action needed before UN summit
A new report led by scientists from Oregon State University underscores the worsening state of the Earth’s climate, calling for immediate, comprehensive action as the…

China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate changeClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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China’s coal dilemma as it fights climate change
As China faces mounting pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, a new paper from the University of California San Diego sheds light on the…

Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024
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Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability
The year 2023 marked a critical low point for global water resources, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest State of Global Water Resources…

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024
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Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
