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Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govtNews

Brazil’s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt

Brasília, Brazil | AFP - The Brazilian Amazon experienced its smallest amount of yearly deforestation in nearly a decade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's…
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Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024News

Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024

Power grids with high renewable penetration show reduced blackout intensity A study published in Nature Energy offers insights into the reliability of power grids powered…
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Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in western Cuba: US Hurricane CenterNews

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in western Cuba: US Hurricane Center

Havana, Cuba | AFP - Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, the US-based National Hurricane Center said. The major Category 3 hurricane…
SourceSourceNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon RiverNews

Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon River

Since 2023, the Amazon River has been affected by a severe drought. The consequences of the crisis are far-reaching, affecting local economies and resources. In…
SourceSourceNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patternsClimate

Decadal climate variability’s role in tropical cyclone formation and ENSO patterns

In a significant step toward enhancing cyclone prediction, researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered…
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Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study revealsScience

Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study reveals

New research shines a spotlight on the unforeseen challenges facing one of the world’s most iconic seabirds, the albatross, during extreme ocean storms. Known for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zonesClimateNews

Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones

As urban areas expand rapidly around the world, the need for climate-conscious planning has never been greater. New research suggests that optimizing city layouts to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Climate action faces a setback with Trump’s second term; Momentum for clean energy transition to continueNews

Climate action faces a setback with Trump’s second term; Momentum for clean energy transition to continue

World Resources Institute (WRI) | U.S.A.The Associated Press has declared Donald J. Trump and JD Vance the winners of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Republicans…
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Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependenceScience

Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence

As the global agriculture industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are finding ways to decrease reliance on nitrogen-based fertilizers. In a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024

Data science training modules transform environmental education Students in Cayelan Carey's class are working on the Macrosystems EDDIE modules with assistance from Mary Lofton (at…
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Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, SpainNews

Image of the day: Floods in Horta Sud, Valencia, Spain

Extensive destruction and the tragic loss of over 200 lives have resulted from severe flash floods which struck the Community of Valencia, Spain, on 29…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
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Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean dataNews

Lisbon event offers a deep dive into ocean data

DARMSTADT, Germany | EUMETSATPeople with an interest in our oceans – from academics to businesspeople through to representatives from navies and weather services – are…
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How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energyNews

How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy

By Stella Morris | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur Gravity energy storage is emerging as a viable solution to address a major challenge…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
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Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversityScience

Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity

In a world where animal populations face increasing threats, modern tracking technology is ushering in a new era of ecological data collection, providing scientists with…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
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How many trees does it take to cool a city?Science

How many trees does it take to cool a city?

Millbrook, NY | Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures.…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
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Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissionsClimate

Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions

A small reduction in beef production among high-income nations could offer significant climate benefits, according to a new analysis Researchers estimate that reducing beef output…
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Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews

Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
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Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levelsNews

Image of the day: Germany’s northern coast threatened by rising sea levels

On Germany’s northern coast, the rising levels of the North Sea pose a threat to nearby communities and ecosystems. Encroaching sea water impacts not only…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
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Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescueNews

Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue

Valencia, Spain | AFP Thousands of rescuers pumped water from submerged buildings, churned through muddy streets and cleared debris on Monday as Spain braced for…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024

How a melting ice sheet reshaped North America’s coastline Approximately 19,000 to 26,000 years ago, a vast ice sheet blanketed Canada and extended over parts…
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Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmonScience

Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmon

Tokyo Metropolitan University – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a mathematical model that models how the evolutionary strategies of organisms are affected by…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
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Ten key moments in the climate change fightNews

Ten key moments in the climate change fight

Paris, France | AFP With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates in…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
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Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023Climate

Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, setting the stage for prolonged temperature rises and intensifying climate change impacts. The World Meteorological Organization…
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024News

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 44, 2024

Carbon footprint in Earth and Space science labs A recent study highlights the significant carbon footprints of Earth, environmental, and space science laboratories, with an…
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