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Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and SvalbardScience

Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and Svalbard

Recent data from the Climate-Ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT) suggests that conditions in the tundra regions of Svalbard and East Finnmark are becoming increasingly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024News

Climate Science Digest: November 6, 2024

Power grids with high renewable penetration show reduced blackout intensity A study published in Nature Energy offers insights into the reliability of power grids powered…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 6, 2024 Full article
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Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to natureNewsScience

Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to nature

Elana Kimbrell | Stanford University - Amid growing pressure to report on nature-related risks and impacts, an open-source footprinting tool offers a scientific and transparent…
SourceSourceOctober 31, 2024 Full article
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Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goalsClimate

Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goals

Securing a sustainable future while addressing the climate crisis is a multifaceted challenge. In a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters, researchers from the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article
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Agrochemicals and rising temperatures found to intensify insect population declineScience

Agrochemicals and rising temperatures found to intensify insect population decline

Scientists have long been concerned about the global decline in insect populations. While factors like habitat loss and climate change have often been cited, new…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024 Full article
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Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience

Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate

A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
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Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-makingScience

Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-making

In a recent commentary published in npj Ocean Sustainability, a team of interdisciplinary researchers has called for a transformative update in global environmental decision-making processes,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 24, 2024 Full article
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Oxford study calls for broader climate reporting standardsClimate

Oxford study calls for broader climate reporting standards

In a new study led by experts from the University of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, researchers have called for an urgent…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024 Full article
Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the dayScience

Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day

Data from the Bronx account for people’s daily mobility patterns, reveal demographic disparities in exposure levels. By Peter Dizikes | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute…
SourceSourceJuly 29, 2024 Full article