Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floodsNews
Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floods
The Albufera Natural Park, a vital ecological haven near Valencia, Spain, is facing a critical challenge in the wake of severe floods that struck the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleTimber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable constructionNews
Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable construction
Two flagship projects spearheaded by ETH Zurich, funded by Innosuisse, aim to revolutionize the Swiss construction industry with sustainable practices. These initiatives, Swircular and Think…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleWill Trump’s energy policies strain US-EU ties?News
Will Trump’s energy policies strain US-EU ties?
OPINION | By Pier Paolo Raimondi, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan Trump’s energy and climate policies, aimed at “dominance,” may widen divides with Europe…
SourceDecember 6, 2024
Full articleCopenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat: WaterNews
Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat: Water
By Camille BAS-WOHLERT Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish…
SourceDecember 6, 2024
Full articleIceland authorises whale hunting until 2029News
Iceland authorises whale hunting until 2029
Reykjavik, Iceland | AFP - Iceland, one of only three countries still allowing whale hunting, on Thursday issued permits to two whaling companies for the…
SourceDecember 6, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, AustraliaNews
Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, Australia
A satellite image captured by Copernicus Sentinel-3 on December 3, 2024, reveals a sprawling phytoplankton bloom extending over 800 kilometers off the coast of Melbourne…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleCLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human healthNews
CLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human health
Bokie Muigai | Keck School of Medicine of USC - With a $4.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, USC researchers will characterize…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articlePrivate sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradationNews
Private sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradation
The private sector has been called to action as the world faces economic losses of up to $23 trillion by 2050 due to widespread land…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleFrance urges top UN court to ‘clarify’ international climate lawNews
France urges top UN court to ‘clarify’ international climate law
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - France on Thursday urged the United Nations top court to "clarify" international law relating to the fight against climate…
SourceDecember 5, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews
Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark
This satellite image, captured on 2 October 2024 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Gribskov, Denmark's fourth-largest forest, and the nearby Lake Esrum. Covering more…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleDroughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleDenmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zonesNews
Denmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zones
Denmark is set to transform urban life as a new law empowers municipalities to establish zero-emission zones, where only vehicles without exhaust pipes are permitted.…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full article‘World on fire’: UN seeks $47 bn for aid in 2025News
‘World on fire’: UN seeks $47 bn for aid in 2025
By Nina LARSON Geneva, Switzerland | AFP - The UN appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging…
SourceDecember 4, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, GreenlandNews
Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland
The new international airport in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a transformative moment for the Arctic region. Officially opened on 28 November 2024, the airport is set…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
Full articleAfter floods, Spain records warmest November everNews
After floods, Spain records warmest November ever
Madrid, Spain | AFP - Spain has registered its warmest November since record-keeping began more than six decades ago, even after October ended with its…
SourceDecember 3, 2024
Full articleNew AI-powered climate model offers unprecedented speed and efficiencyNews
New AI-powered climate model offers unprecedented speed and efficiency
A climate model developed by researchers in Seattle and San Diego is set to revolutionize climate projections, delivering results 25 times faster than current state-of-the-art…
SourceDecember 3, 2024
Full articleSLB Capturi builds world’s first industrial carbon capture plant at cement facilityNews
SLB Capturi builds world’s first industrial carbon capture plant at cement facility
Oslo, Norway - Facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Heidelberg Materials ― one of the world’s largest…
SourceDecember 3, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in BrazilNews
Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil
Brazil, the world's leading exporter of soya and corn, endured a harrowing drought in 2024, leaving its vast agricultural sector grappling with one of the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleModern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepensNews
Modern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepens
Modern slavery continues to rise at an alarming rate, with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimating that 50 million people globally were trapped in forced…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleLandmark ICJ hearings into climate change openNews
Landmark ICJ hearings into climate change open
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - The United Nations' top court kicked off unprecedented hearings Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should…
SourceDecember 2, 2024
Full articleLandmark climate case to open at top UN courtNews
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
By Jan HENNOP The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines…
SourceDecember 2, 2024
Full articleUnsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to ‘precipice’: UNNews
Unsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to ‘precipice’: UN
By Kelly MACNAMARA Paris, France | AFP - Unsustainable farming and deforestation are threatening the planet's capacity to sustain human societies, the UN warned Sunday,…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleDivided plastic pollution negotiators call for more timeNews
Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleNo accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chairNews
No accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chair
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
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