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Image of the day: Drought warning conditions take hold in Ireland
Satellite Images: Tipperary County, Ireland (s. drought)
Image of the day: Drought warning conditions take hold in IrelandNews

Image of the day: Drought warning conditions take hold in Ireland

Since early 2025, parts of Ireland have been affected by higher-than-average temperatures and prolonged dry weather, leading to mounting concern over water availability. Reservoir levels…
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Climate Science Digest: May 21, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: May 21, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: May 21, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (May 21, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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World’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study
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World’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: studyScience

World’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study

Paris, France | AFP | Muser NewsDesk The world's wealthiest 10 percent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers…
SourceSourceMay 7, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Eastern and southern Europe face severe drought
Image: This image, based on data from the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, shows the Combined Drought Indicator for the third ten-day period of March 2025
Image of the day: Eastern and southern Europe face severe droughtNews

Image of the day: Eastern and southern Europe face severe drought

A combination of high temperatures and scarce rainfall is intensifying drought conditions across Europe, according to the latest 'Drought in Europe – April 2025' report…
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South Africa’s land is rising due to drought and water loss
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South Africa’s land is rising due to drought and water lossClimate

South Africa’s land is rising due to drought and water loss

According to a study by the University of Bonn, droughts caused the country to rise by six millimeters between 2012 and 2020 Summary: South Africa…
SourceSourceApril 27, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Drought grips Malawi
Satellite Images: Malawi
Image of the day: Drought grips MalawiNews

Image of the day: Drought grips Malawi

Vast swaths of southern Africa are grappling with severe drought, as detailed in the latest Global Drought Observatory Report from the Copernicus Emergency Management Service.…
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Image of the day: Rhine River shrinks as drought grips western Germany
Satellite Images: Rhine River in Cologne, Germany
Image of the day: Rhine River shrinks as drought grips western GermanyNews

Image of the day: Rhine River shrinks as drought grips western Germany

Germany is experiencing an unusually dry start to the year, with March 2025 becoming the driest March ever recorded in the country. The effects are…
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Image of the day: Morocco’s landscape transforms after heavy rainfall
Satellite Images: Morocco’s landscape transforms after heavy rainfall
Image of the day: Morocco’s landscape transforms after heavy rainfallNews

Image of the day: Morocco’s landscape transforms after heavy rainfall

A dramatic shift in Morocco’s landscape is visible in new Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite images taken between February 14 and March 16, 2025. What was once…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 27, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Social media…
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Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study finds
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Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study findsScience

Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study finds

Summary Beyond the burn: Harvesting dead wood to reduce wildfires and store carbon Summary: A century of fire suppression, combined with climate change and drought,…
SourceSourceFebruary 26, 2025 Full article
New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversity
Image: The experimental area in Fülöpháza, Central Hungary
New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversityScience

New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversity

Summary: Reduced rainfall threatens plant diversity Summary: Declining precipitation leads to a loss of plant species in dryland ecosystems, but the role of dominant grasses…
SourceSourceJanuary 31, 2025 Full article
Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North America
One of the research sites in China used during the project. The 12 total test sites are collectively known as the Extreme Drought in Grasslands Experiment (EDGE)
Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North AmericaClimate

Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North America

Summary Research contrasts drought sensitivity of Eurasian and North American grasslandsGrasslands and the global carbon cycle Summary Grasslands in Eurasia and North America respond differently…
SourceSourceJanuary 29, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Stronger stress response in…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 24, 2025 Full article
Megadroughts on the rise
The Yeso reservoir in central Chile during a megadrought peak in Summer 2020
Megadroughts on the riseNews

Megadroughts on the rise

Long-term megadroughts are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies worldwide, according to a new study published in Science. Unveiling hidden…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 17, 2025 Full article
Global climate summary for December 2024
Image from space of the Earth taken by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015
Global climate summary for December 2024FactsNews

Global climate summary for December 2024

In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025 Full article
Lessons from 2024’s climate events
Aerial view of village after flood (s. climate change, climate trauma)
Lessons from 2024’s climate eventsClimate

Lessons from 2024’s climate events

The year 2024 brought unprecedented climate challenges, marked by severe droughts in southern Africa and Central America, catastrophic flooding in Spain, and the destructive Hurricane…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 13, 2025 Full article
Hottest year on record drives global water disasters
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Hottest year on record drives global water disastersNews

Hottest year on record drives global water disasters

A year of unprecedented heat in 2024 disrupted global water systems, exacerbating floods, droughts, and storms worldwide. A report by The Australian National University (ANU),…
SourceSourceJanuary 6, 2025 Full article
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
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‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024Science

‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024

HeatFloodsCyclonesDroughts and wildfiresEconomic toll From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was spared…
SourceSourceDecember 27, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024 Full article
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
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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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil
Satellite Image: Tapajós River, Brazil
Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in BrazilNews

Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil

Brazil, the world's leading exporter of soya and corn, endured a harrowing drought in 2024, leaving its vast agricultural sector grappling with one of the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024 Full article
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future
Image: A tree in desert
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient futureClimate

World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future

Droughts are becoming one of the most pressing global challenges, with impacts expected to affect three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In response, the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024

Heat sensitivity weakens immune performance in wild monkeys A study from the University of Michigan reveals that wild capuchin monkeys experience a decline in immune…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 30, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily
Satellite Image: Sicily
Image of the day: Record drought in SicilyNews

Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily

In 2024, Sicily, Italy faced its worst drought in almost 20 years, with nearly empty reservoirs and water rationing affecting up to two million people.…
SourceSourceNovember 29, 2024 Full article