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Shrinking Andean glaciers put water security at risk for 90 million peopleNews

Shrinking Andean glaciers put water security at risk for 90 million people

Scientists argue we are not doing enough to curb the carbon emissions fueling climate change Summary: The glaciers of the Andes, a critical water source…
SourceSourceMarch 21, 2025 Full article
Image: Aerial View of the Baltoro Glacier (s. climate, global warming)
How melting glaciers affect everyday livesClimate

How melting glaciers affect everyday lives

Geneva, Switzerland | AFP The melting of glaciers -- a direct consequence of global warming -- is accelerating, with dramatic consequences for lives and livelihoods.…
SourceSourceMarch 21, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Mount Garač, Montenegro (s. wildfire)
Image of the day: Wildfire spreads across Mount Garač, MontenegroNews

Image of the day: Wildfire spreads across Mount Garač, Montenegro

A wildfire erupted on Mount Garač in Montenegro’s Danilovgrad Municipality on 8 March 2025, spreading quickly due to dry conditions and strong winds. Firefighters, including…
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New U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomination accessNews

New U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomination access

The American Geophysical Union and the U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC today open calls for U.S. researchers to self-nominate as experts, authors and review…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
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Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather eventsNews

Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather events

People over 50 who recently experienced an extreme weather event are far more likely to express concern about the effects of climate change on their…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 20, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 20, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Researchers from…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 20, 2025 Full article
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Energy election: How nuclear is already costing usNews

Energy election: How nuclear is already costing us

Australians already pay for the political divide on energy policy, so throwing the questionable merits of nuclear into the election debate just ups the cost.…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Central Italy (s. flood, landslide)
Image of the day: Flooding and landslides strike ItalyNews

Image of the day: Flooding and landslides strike Italy

Relentless rainfall on 14 March 2025 caused widespread flooding and landslides across northern and central Italy, with Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany among the hardest-hit regions. Rising…
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Image: Boat Near Hubbard Glacier in Alaska, USA
Scientists unite to save the Earth’s glaciersNews

Scientists unite to save the Earth’s glaciers

Glacial ice stores 70% of Earth’s freshwater, underpinning the food and water security of billions of people. But ice is at the frontline of the…
SourceSourceMarch 19, 2025 Full article
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Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained themClimate

Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained them

Tracing the geological history of spring rains Summary: Spring persistent rainfall, a key climate phenomenon in East Asia, has provided vital water resources to the…
SourceSourceMarch 19, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Thorny skates…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 19, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia Island
Image of the day: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia IslandNews

Image of the day: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia Island

This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired on 17 March 2025, captures the massive iceberg A23a as it runs aground approximately 70 km (43 miles) from South…
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Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientistsNews

Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists

Washington, United States | AFP The Trump administration plans to lay off hundreds of scientists and researchers from the US federal government as part of…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
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Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygenScience

Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygen

Scientists at Goethe University discover how the oldest enzyme of cellular respiration works – potential applications in removing CO₂ from exhaust gases Summary: Long before…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Hurricane Igor (2010) over Bermuda
Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study findsClimate

Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds

After the fury, hurricanes can leave a lasting mark on deep ocean Summary: Hurricanes are known for their destructive force on land, but their effects…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Bragança, Portugal
Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeastNews

Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeast

Nestled in the far northeast of Portugal, Bragança is a city where history and nature intertwine. Its medieval castle, Castelo de Bragança, stands as a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policyClimate

Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policy

Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations unable to move away from climate risk areas Summary: While climate change and extreme weather events often drive migration,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study findsScience

Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study finds

Drier air caused by climate change poses respiratory health risk by dehydrating airways, researchers say Summary: As global temperatures rise, drier air could pose a…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprintNews

‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprint

Paris, France | AFP Countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings -- a sector that accounts for…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050Science

Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050

Burden of cardiovascular disease caused by extreme heat in Australia to more than double by 2050 Summary: Hot weather is already responsible for nearly 50,000…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Image: Aerial shot of a forest in fog (s. boreal forests)
New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changesScience

New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changes

New needleleaf index helps monitor the health of the North American boreal forest Summary: Boreal forests, also known as the taiga, are vital carbon reservoirs,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica, France
Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, CorsicaNews

Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica

The Étang de Biguglia is the largest lagoon in Corsica, France, covering approximately 1,800 hectares. Recognized as a Ramsar Site, it is a critical habitat…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 16, 2025 Full article
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Christmas Island’s red crabs show resilience to salinity changes in early developmentScience

Christmas Island’s red crabs show resilience to salinity changes in early development

The research was carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from the University’s Marine Biology programme Summary: The annual migration of Christmas…
SourceSourceMarch 16, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Industrial waste…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 16, 2025 Full article