Awareness

Awareness refers to the state of being informed and conscious of an issue, condition or risk. In environmental and public health contexts, awareness involves understanding causes, impacts and possible responses to challenges such as climate change, pollution or disease. Awareness initiatives often rely on education, communication and public engagement to influence behavior and policy support.

Satellite Image: Tañon Strait, Philippines (s. World Seagrass Day)
Image of the day: Tañon Strait coastal waters on World Seagrass DayNews

Image of the day: Tañon Strait coastal waters on World Seagrass Day

Seagrass meadows spread quietly beneath shallow coastal waters, forming underwater prairies that rank among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Unlike seaweed, seagrasses are flowering…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 1, 2026 Full article
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The paradox of tourism at melting glaciersClimate

The paradox of tourism at melting glaciers

As glaciers around the world melt at unprecedented rates, tourism in these icy landscapes is booming, adding pressure to vulnerable regions and disrupting delicate ecosystems.…
SourceSourceFebruary 9, 2026 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: January 22, 2026Science

Climate Science Digest: January 22, 2026

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press roundup (January 22, 2026), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief:…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 22, 2026 Full article
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FIS–WMO glaciers dialogue: Understanding and acting on glacier retreatNews

FIS–WMO glaciers dialogue: Understanding and acting on glacier retreat

Partner organizations meet on the Jungfraujoch for an experiential learning opportunity illustrating the scale and urgency of glacial retreat. High-level field meeting strengthens the bridge…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2025 Full article
Image of the glacial river flowing into the Scoresbysund fjord taken by the Sentinel satellite
Global focus on preserving glaciers set for 2025ClimateNews

Global focus on preserving glaciers set for 2025

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UNESCO are spearheading a major international initiative to combat the alarming decline of glaciers worldwide. Dubbed the International Year…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024 Full article
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Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warnClimate

Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warn

As climate change progresses, international experts in emergency medicine are raising alarms about the increasing strain on emergency medical services worldwide. At the European Emergency…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
Image: woman playing with a kid in a sunny day (s. Lifestyle Test app)
Lifestyle app empowering people to reduce environmental impact launches EU-wide versionNews

Lifestyle app empowering people to reduce environmental impact launches EU-wide version

After the successful uptake of 200,000 tests across eight European countries, the PS Lifestyle Test - which helps people measure their environmental impact and adopt…
SourceSourceMay 30, 2024 Full article
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Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditionsScienceClimate

Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditions

Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue…
SourceSourceMay 16, 2024 Full article
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Study 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 9, 2024 Full article