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Climate Change

Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth’s climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also includes previous long-term changes to Earth’s climate. The current rise in global temperatures is driven by human activities, especially fossil fuel burning since the Industrial Revolution. Fossil fuel use, deforestation, and some agricultural and industrial practices release greenhouse gases. These gases absorb some of the heat that the Earth radiates after it warms from sunlight, warming the lower atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, the primary gas driving global warming, has increased in concentration by about 50% since the pre-industrial era to levels not seen for millions of years.
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Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than everScience

Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever

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Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice Age

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China says 2024 was its hottest year on record

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Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversity

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World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump

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SourceSourceJanuary 1, 2025 Full article
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Image of the day: The Seine’s shimmering thread from space

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SourceSourceDecember 31, 2024 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024

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SourceSourceDecember 29, 2024 Full article
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SourceSourceDecember 25, 2024 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024

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Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia

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Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across DenmarkNews

Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across Denmark

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Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024

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SourceSourceDecember 19, 2024 Full article
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Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024Science

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