Climate

Climate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years. More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years. Some of the meteorological variables that are commonly measured are temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation. In a broader sense, climate is the state of the components of the climate system, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and the interactions between them. The climate of a location is affected by its latitude, longitude, terrain, altitude, land use and nearby water bodies and their currents. (Source: Wikipedia | CC BY-SA)

Antarctica, icebergs, clouds
A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climateScience

A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climate

by Shaun Eaves, Jamey Stutz, Kevin Norton and Pedro Doll, The Conversation How often do mountains collapse, volcanoes erupt or ice sheets melt? For Earth…
SourceSourceMay 2, 2024 Full article
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New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate changeScience

New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change

Earth System Models – complex computer models which describe Earth processes and how they interact – are critical for predicting future climate change. By simulating…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
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Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast AsiaNews

Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast Asia

Dong Nai, Vietnam (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province, with locals and media…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
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From Billions to Trillions: Setting a new goal on climate financeNews

From Billions to Trillions: Setting a new goal on climate finance

A new phase of work on one of the most important items currently on the global climate change agenda – setting a new goal on…
SourceSourceApril 30, 2024 Full article
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Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planetClimate

Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet

Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its impacts are felt at a very local level. Take, for example, dust. Dust can have a huge…
SourceSourceApril 26, 2024 Full article
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The UK’s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress testClimate

The UK’s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress test

By Rebecca Willis | The Conversation The Scottish government’s decision to row back on its 2030 climate pledge illustrates the crux of any target: it’s…
SourceSourceApril 25, 2024 Full article
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Climate change is killing us – in more ways than oneNewsFacts

Climate change is killing us – in more ways than one

We've all heard about climate change's effect on our planet — but do you know about the many ways it also impacts human health? Climate…
SourceSourceApril 22, 2024 Full article
The business concept of the glass world on a laptop (s. climate, aid, science, news,globe,US energy)
How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.Climate

How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.

By Jake Bittle | GristLast year’s United Nations climate conference in the United Arab Emirates ended on a surprising high note as the world’s countries…
SourceSourceApril 13, 2024 Full article
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New report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate changeNews

New report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate change

There are 154 national forests in the United States, covering nearly 300,000 square miles of forests, woodlands, shrublands, wetlands, meadows and prairies. These lands are…
SourceSourceApril 11, 2024 Full article
Iceberg, Antarctica
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from belowScience

Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below

By Maurice Huguenin, UNSW Sydney; Matthew England, UNSW Sydney, and Paul Spence, University of Tasmania | The Conversation As the weight of ice builds up,…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2024 Full article
Still life with the scales of justice (climate,green justice, Youths sue Trump over US climate orders)
European Court of Human Rights delivers landmark climate change rulingsNews

European Court of Human Rights delivers landmark climate change rulings

On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered Grand Chamber judgments in three climate-related cases, marking the first time the Court…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 9, 2024 Full article
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Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilienceNews

Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience

A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. In the medieval Belgian city of…
SourceSourceApril 5, 2024 Full article
Renewable energy (s. Climate Action, EU, environment)
UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate ActionClimate

UNFCCC and IEA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Climate Action

In a significant stride towards unified global action against the climate crisis, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Energy…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 21, 2024 Full article
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Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience

Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds

In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024 Full article
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Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study RevealsScience

Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals

After years of Arctic Ocean ice moving at accelerated speeds, a new study suggests a significant reversal is on the horizon. The findings, published on…
SourceSourceMarch 6, 2024 Full article
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Increased North Atlantic meltwater linked to hotter, drier European summersClimateScience

Increased North Atlantic meltwater linked to hotter, drier European summers

In a new study published in the European Geosciences Union’s open-access journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have unveiled…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 29, 2024 Full article
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Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report findsFactsNews

Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report finds

A new report released by the financial think tank Carbon Tracker sheds light on a concerning trend among major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters: a collective…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 23, 2024 Full article
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20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?Climate

20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?

By Mark John Costello, Nord University and Ross Corkrey, University of Tasmania | The Conversation Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life…
SourceSourceFebruary 20, 2024 Full article
Graphic news (s. climate, science, research, scientists. emission targets, floods, environment)
EU’s climate ambitions for 2040 at risk due to lackluster agricultural policiesNews

EU’s climate ambitions for 2040 at risk due to lackluster agricultural policies

In a recent communication from the European Commission outlining the climate targets for 2040 and the Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) strategy, concerns have been raised…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 10, 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
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sets the pace by signing The Climate PledgeNews

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sets the pace by signing The Climate Pledge

The renowned Formula 1 team commits to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 In a landmark move, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 6, 2024 Full article
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Tempests and trends: Unraveling Europe’s stormy winter and climate change’s roleNews

Tempests and trends: Unraveling Europe’s stormy winter and climate change’s role

Norway is grappling with the aftermath of its most potent storm in over three decades as Hurricane-force winds wreaked havoc, leaving some residents without power.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 3, 2024 Full article
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New research uncovers varied impact of global warming on typhoonsScience

New research uncovers varied impact of global warming on typhoons

Published in Geophysical Research Letters, a study by Nagoya University reveals the surprising effects of global warming on typhoons, suggesting a new method for projecting…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 25, 2024 Full article
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Unveiling the hidden impact of Greenland’s glacial retreat: An analysisScience

Unveiling the hidden impact of Greenland’s glacial retreat: An analysis

A paradigm-shifting study published in the Nature journal on January 17, 2024, has laid bare the extent of Greenland's ice loss, surpassing previous estimates and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 25, 2024 Full article