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Japan cancels flights and trains as another typhoon approachesNews

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…
SourceSourceAugust 15, 2024 Full article
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Oxford study calls for broader climate reporting standardsClimate

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…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024 Full article
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Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate changeClimate

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…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024 Full article
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Rising mercury levels in soil could be linked to climate change, study suggestsClimate

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…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024 Full article
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A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehiclesScience

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…
SourceSourceAugust 14, 2024 Full article
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Climate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024Climate

Climate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024

Climate change made the 2023-24 fire season more extreme Likelihood of extreme wildfires will rise but can be mitigated Disentangling the causes of extreme fires…
SourceSourceAugust 14, 2024 Full article
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Korean peninsula swelters, Seoul nears ‘tropical nights’ recordNews

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…
SourceSourceAugust 14, 2024 Full article
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Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience

Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice

Technical training and female empowerment Support from all levels key for success A new concept focusing on energy and care Involving women in implementing solar…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
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Greece battles deadly wildfire for third dayNews

Greece battles deadly wildfire for third day

Penteli, Greece | AFP (UPDATED) - Greek emergency services fought back Tuesday against a massive wildfire that scorched the Athens suburbs, killing a woman, causing…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
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Ocean waves, global impact: surf spots as climate change alliesScience

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…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
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Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews

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…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
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Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goalsScience

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…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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Just Say “Climate Change”, not “Climate Emergency”Climate

Just Say “Climate Change”, not “Climate Emergency”

USC study reveals that people are more familiar with tried-and-true names for climate change – including climate change. By Lance Ignon | University of Southern…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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Arctic Svalbard sees record August temperatureNews

Arctic Svalbard sees record August temperature

Oslo, Norway | AFP The Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic saw its highest August temperature ever recorded at the weekend, topping 20 degrees Celsius, Norway's…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?Climate

The Mekong is in transition, what does it mean for food security?

By: Shauna Downs, Rutgers University | Swetha Manohar, International Food Policy Research Institute | Serey Sok and Nyda Chhinh , Royal University of Phnom Penh…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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Thousands flee as wildfires bear down on Greek capitalNews

Thousands flee as wildfires bear down on Greek capital

By Anna Maria Jakubek with Marina Rafenberg in Athens | AFP Penteli, Greece (UPDATED) - Thousands of people living around Athens fled their homes on…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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Mature forests vital in fight against climate changeClimate

Mature forests vital in fight against climate change

Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and locking it…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study findsScience

Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds

By CUNY ASRC A new study published in Ecological Applications details how trees in New York City and Boston are more negatively impacted by heat…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whalesScience

Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales

By Hokkaido University, Aarhus University & Greenland Institute of Natural Resources Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
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Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate heroScience

Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero

By Eng-Seng Chan and Wail Gourich, Monash University Malaysia | 360info The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
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On a mission to save our soilsNewsScience

On a mission to save our soils

Italian soil scientist Professor Fabio Terribile is on a mission to improve soil quality, with the help of EU funding and 19 partners across Europe.…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
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As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnessesScience

As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses

Increasing numbers link extreme heat to climate change With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that…
SourceSourceAugust 10, 2024 Full article
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Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023Science

Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023

The Three Gorges Region of the Yangtze River (TGR) in China has a unique geographical location, complex geomorphological features, and a fragile and sensitive climate.…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
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Long-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insightsNewsScience

Long-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insights

By American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) As the effects of a changing climate and other ecological insults compound, many coral reefs face severe perturbations…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article