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. (Source: Wikipedia | CC BY-SA)

AI predicts that most of the world will see temperatures rise to 3C much faster than previously expected (s. climate change effects)
AI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study findsClimate

AI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study finds

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our understanding of climate change timelines, with new research revealing that regional temperature thresholds will be reached faster than previously…
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Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talksNews

Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talks

By Laura CHUNG Sydney, Australia | AFP - Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised Tuesday to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's…
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Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (December 9, 2024), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Unhealthy food
Why Americans are changing their red meat habits?News

Why Americans are changing their red meat habits?

AUSTIN, TX, USA - Limiting red meat consumption is key to a sustainable and healthy diet, yet Americans are among the world’s largest consumers of…
SourceSourceDecember 9, 2024 Full article
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in November 2024
Image of the day: November 2024 ranks as the second-warmest globallyNews

Image of the day: November 2024 ranks as the second-warmest globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has reported that November 2024 was the second-warmest November on record globally, with an average surface air temperature of…
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Houses flooded, after hurricane
U.S. public housing faces greater flood risk due to low-quality constructionNews

U.S. public housing faces greater flood risk due to low-quality construction

New research shows that lower-quality public housing in the United States is located in areas with high flood risk. AUSTIN, TX, USA – Hurricane Helene…
SourceSourceDecember 9, 2024 Full article
Image: Desert Area with Tree Stumps and Forest in Distance
Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last three decades: UNNews

Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last three decades: UN

Aridity: The ‘existential crisis’ redefining life on Earth | Five billion people could be affected by 2100 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Even as dramatic water-related…
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Marine flooding degrades permafrost near Point Lonely, Alaska
Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazardsClimate

Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazards

Coastal retreat in Alaska is advancing at an unprecedented rate due to the overlapping effects of multiple climate hazards, including sea level rise, permafrost thaw…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024 Full article
Hot day, Climate change, Global warming image (s. heatwave)
2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitorNews

2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor

Paris, France | AFP - The year of 2024 is "effectively certain" to be the hottest on record and the first above a critical threshold…
SourceSourceDecember 9, 2024 Full article
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024

So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where David L. Chandler | MIT News - Deciding where to…
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Christmas ornaments
Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendlyScience

Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendly

Questions: How can we celebrate the holidays more sustainably while still enjoying traditional festivities?How does choosing between real and artificial Christmas trees compare to other…
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Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systemsClimate

Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systems

Complex systems, from ecosystems and economies to pandemics and thermodynamics, have long challenged scientists with their intricate interplay of micro- and macro-level dynamics. Traditional models…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 8, 2024 Full article
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3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm predictionClimate

3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm prediction

A severe hailstorm that struck Catalonia in August 2022, producing giant hailstones up to 12 cm in diameter, has led to surprising discoveries about hail…
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Image: Hybrid building elements made from the reusable materials timber and earth can be used as interior and exterior walls as well as floor slabs, instead of concrete and steel
Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable constructionNews

Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable construction

Think Earth: Regenerative construction with timber and earth Swircular: A digital ecosystem for circular construction Systemic change for a net-zero future Two flagship projects spearheaded…
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Image: Colorful building facades along the Nyhavn Canal at Copenhagen Denmark
Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat: WaterNews

Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat: Water

By Camille BAS-WOHLERT Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish…
SourceSourceDecember 6, 2024 Full article
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Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study findsClimate

Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds

Mangroves are proving to be indispensable allies in the fight against climate change, providing $855 billion in global flood protection benefits, according to a new…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press roundup (December 5, 2024), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief:…
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France urges top UN court to ‘clarify’ international climate lawNews

France urges top UN court to ‘clarify’ international climate law

The Hague, Netherlands | AFP France on Thursday urged the United Nations top court to "clarify" international law relating to the fight against climate change,…
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Image: Clouds over the Amazon basin
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formationClimate

Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in global climate regulation, not only through its carbon storage capabilities but also as a source of natural…
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A sediment-covered glacier in the northwest Himalayas
Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate changeScience

Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate change

Asian high-mountain rivers are transporting significantly more sediment downstream than they did just a few decades ago, with profound implications for agriculture, water quality, flood…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Boosting food security with…
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Image: Walruses lying together
State-dependent harvest ensures Pacific walrus sustainability under climate changeScience

State-dependent harvest ensures Pacific walrus sustainability under climate change

Pacific walruses, a vital subsistence resource for Indigenous Arctic communities - Alaska and Chukotka Native communities - face dual threats from climate change and human…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Severe drought
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews

Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes

Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…
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Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shiftsClimate

Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts

A study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that changes in ocean density significantly influence the capacity of marine plankton to incorporate carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article