Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of yearsScience
Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years
by Utrecht University The link between massive flood basalt volcanism and the end-Triassic (201 million years ago) mass-extinction is commonly accepted. However, exactly how volcanism led…
SourceMay 1, 2024
Full articleHigh air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performanceNewsScience
High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performance
Pollution from traffic, farming and wood stoves may have a negative effect on children’s cognitive development. So a new study of Danish students’ performance in…
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Full articleIce age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2Science
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2
UW News, Hannah Hickey - As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the Earth will get hotter. But exactly how much warming will result from…
SourceApril 18, 2024
Full articleAs Climate Change Progresses, New Rainfall Patterns Affect Plants WorldwideScience
As Climate Change Progresses, New Rainfall Patterns Affect Plants Worldwide
This article by Cazzy Medley is republished from Maryland Today under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Read the original article. April showers are…
SourceApril 15, 2024
Full articleOcean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelvesScience
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm…
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Full articleHeat 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
Maurice Huguenin, UNSW Sydney; Matthew England, UNSW Sydney, and Paul Spence, University of Tasmania As the weight of ice builds up, the ice sheet begins…
SourceApril 10, 2024
Full articleScientists 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…
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Full articleScientists 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…
SourceMarch 25, 2024
Full articleA New Tool to Gauge Progress Towards Paris Climate TargetsNewsScience
A New Tool to Gauge Progress Towards Paris Climate Targets
A collaborative effort between scientists from the University of Exeter, the Met Office, and Imperial College has yielded a breakthrough in understanding carbon emissions and…
SourceMarch 12, 2024
Full articleArctic 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…
SourceMarch 6, 2024
Full articleIncreased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European SummersClimateScience
Increased North Atlantic Meltwater Linked to Hotter, Drier European Summers
In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union’s open-access journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have unveiled…
SourceFebruary 29, 2024
Full articleGlobal Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study FindsScience
Global Warming Unveils Hidden Diversity in Soil Bacteria, Study Finds
A new study led by researchers at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has revealed a surprising…
Adrian AlexandreFebruary 26, 2024
Full articleMangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100NewsScience
Mangrove Forest Destruction to Skyrocket Carbon Emissions by 50,000% by 2100
Environmental Research Study Highlights Drastic Impact of Human Activity on Mangrove Carbon Stocks A dire forecast looms over the fate of mangrove forests worldwide as…
Adrian AlexandreFebruary 23, 2024
Full article20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?ClimateScience
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 Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life on Earth? For…
SourceFebruary 20, 2024
Full articleGreenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three DecadesClimateScience
Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three Decades
In a major analysis of satellite records, scientists have uncovered significant changes in Greenland's land cover over the past three decades. The study, conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreFebruary 14, 2024
Full articleStudy Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and ActionScience
Study Reveals Strategies to Boost Global Climate Awareness and Action
New Tool and Messaging Techniques Identified to Address Climate Change on a Global Scale An international collaboration of scientists has developed a groundbreaking tool aimed…
Adrian AlexandreFebruary 9, 2024
Full articleRapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory InitiativeNewsScience
Rapid Glacier Melting Erases Vital Climate Records: A Blow to Ice Memory Initiative
In a disheartening revelation for climate researchers, a recent study conducted by the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), in collaboration with the University of Fribourg, Ca'…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 27, 2024
Full articleClimate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking WaterScience
Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Largest Reserves of Drinking Water
An alarming international study, recently published in Scientific Reports, sheds light on the potential vulnerability of the world's largest reserves of freshwater, housed in subterranean…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 26, 2024
Full articleNew Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on TyphoonsNewsScience
New Research Uncovers Varied Impact of Global Warming on Typhoons
Published in Geophysical Research Letters, a study by Nagoya University reveals the surprising effects of global warming on typhoons, suggesting a new method for projecting…
SourceJanuary 25, 2024
Full articleUnveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An AnalysisScience
Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Greenland’s Glacial Retreat: An Analysis
A paradigm-shifting study published in the Nature journal on January 17, 2024, has laid bare the extent of Greenland's ice loss, surpassing previous estimates and…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 25, 2024
Full articleNew Study Reveals Climate Connection Between Amazon Rainforest and Tibetan PlateauClimateScience
New Study Reveals Climate Connection Between Amazon Rainforest and Tibetan Plateau
In a groundbreaking report published in 2023, scientists have unveiled an unprecedented link between the Amazon rainforest and the Tibetan Plateau, shedding light on interconnected…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 23, 2024
Full articleScientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in SiberiaNewsScience
Scientists Warn of Potential Pandemic as Arctic Zombie Viruses Resurface in Siberia
In a chilling development, scientists are sounding the alarm about the reemergence of ancient viruses from thawing permafrost in Siberia, raising fears of a potentially…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 22, 2024
Full articleDiscoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic WarmingScience
Discoloration Plagues Alaska’s Pristine Rivers: A Consequence of Rapid Arctic Warming
Permafrost Thaw Unveils Startling Changes in Water Quality, Posing Threats to Ecosystems In a concerning revelation, Alaska's Arctic region is grappling with a striking environmental…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024
Full articleEU’s Science Advisory Board Urges Drastic Emission Cuts to Combat Climate CrisisClimateScience
EU’s Science Advisory Board Urges Drastic Emission Cuts to Combat Climate Crisis
In a bold move to address the pressing climate crisis, the European Union's Science Advisory Board on Climate Change has recommended an aggressive reduction of…
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 5, 2024
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