Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’News
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat,…

The Buzz About BeesFacts
Adrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024
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The Buzz About Bees
Bees, often just thought of as insects that sting or make honey, play an incredibly crucial role in the delicate balance of our ecosystems and…

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…

During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expertNews
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expert
Marie GIFFARD | AFP Madrid, Spain - Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat…

Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversionScience
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversion
Reward schemes that motivate effort inherently discourage scientific risk-taking. By PLOS A mathematical framework that builds on the economic theory of hidden-action models provides insight…

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…

Seoul residents sweating with record ‘tropical nights’ weatherNews
SourceAugust 16, 2024
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Seoul residents sweating with record ‘tropical nights’ weather
By Hieun SHIN | AFP Seoul, South Korea - Residents of South Korea's capital are resorting to novel ways to beat the heat as a…

“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…

Floods kill 54 in northern Chad: governorNews
SourceAugust 15, 2024
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Floods kill 54 in northern Chad: governor
N'Djamena, Chad (AFP) - Floods in Chad's northeast province of Tibesti have killed at least 54 people, the authorities said. The flooding in the region…

Whaling activist Watson says his detention ‘puts more pressure on Japan’News
SourceAugust 15, 2024
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Whaling activist Watson says his detention ‘puts more pressure on Japan’
Nuuk, Denmark (AFP) - Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson told AFP on Thursday that his detention in Greenland pending possible extradition to Japan increased pressure…

New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformationScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation
In an era where online misinformation spreads rapidly and often unchallenged, new research from George Washington University (GW) offers a solution: clear and simple communication.…

Global climate summary for July 2024ClimateFacts
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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Global climate summary for July 2024
July 2024 has officially become the warmest July ever recorded globally, according to data released by NOAA. The global surface temperature for the month was…

Japan cancels flights and trains as another typhoon approachesNews
SourceAugust 15, 2024
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Japan cancels flights and trains as another typhoon approaches
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) - Hundreds of Japanese flights and trains were cancelled Thursday in the middle of a major holiday week as another typhoon roared…

Oxford study calls for broader climate reporting standardsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
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Oxford study calls for broader climate reporting standards
In a new study led by experts from the University of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, researchers have called for an urgent…

Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024
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Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change
For years, jellyfish were considered a trophic dead-end in marine ecosystems, serving little more than a last-resort food source for predatory fish. However, recent research…

Rising mercury levels in soil could be linked to climate change, study suggestsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024
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Rising mercury levels in soil could be linked to climate change, study suggests
A new study highlights a concerning connection between climate change and rising mercury levels in soil, suggesting that current global efforts to control mercury emissions…

A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehiclesScience
SourceAugust 14, 2024
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A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
By Chalmers University of Technology More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to become an alternative to combustion-fueled…

Climate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024Climate
SourceAugust 14, 2024
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Climate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024
By University of East Anglia Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate…

Korean peninsula swelters, Seoul nears ‘tropical nights’ recordNews
SourceAugust 14, 2024
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Korean peninsula swelters, Seoul nears ‘tropical nights’ record
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) - A streak of super-hot tropical nights is set to break a century-old South Korean weather record, according to official data…

Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience
SourceAugust 13, 2024
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Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice
Technical training and female empowermentSupport from all levels key for successA new concept focusing on energy and care Involving women in implementing solar energy technologies…

Greece battles deadly wildfire for third dayNews
SourceAugust 13, 2024
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Greece battles deadly wildfire for third day
By Anna Maria JAKUBEK and John HADOULIS | AFP Penteli, Greece (UPDATED) - Greek emergency services fought back Tuesday against a massive wildfire that scorched…

Ocean waves, global impact: surf spots as climate change alliesScience
SourceAugust 13, 2024
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Ocean waves, global impact: surf spots as climate change allies
Nearly 90 million metric tonnes of planet-warming carbon found surrounding surf breaks across the world; U.S., Australia, Indonesia, Brazil identified as conservation priorities. By Conservation…

Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews
SourceAugust 13, 2024
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Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissions
By University of Birmingham Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change…

Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goalsScience
SourceAugust 12, 2024
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Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goals
By International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new…
