Global Warming

Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature, with the most notable rise occurring since the late 20th century. Observations show that global temperatures have increased by roughly 1 °C (2 °F) since 1880 relative to mid-20th century levels. This warming is primarily driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and is the central factor behind many climate change impacts, such as ice melt, sea-level rise, and shifts in ecosystems.

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Global methane emissions automatically detected in satellite imagery using AIScience

Global methane emissions automatically detected in satellite imagery using AI

As global temperatures rise to record highs, the pressure to curb greenhouse gas emissions has intensified. Methane is particularly targeted because its significant global-warming potential…
SourceSourceMay 16, 2024 Full article
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Summers warm up faster than winters, fossil shells from Antwerp showScience

Summers warm up faster than winters, fossil shells from Antwerp show

In a warmer climate, summers warm much faster than winters. That is the conclusion of research into fossil shells by earth scientist Niels de Winter.…
SourceSourceMay 15, 2024 Full article
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Bid to end deadly cooking methods which stoke global warmingNews

Bid to end deadly cooking methods which stoke global warming

By Catherine HOURS | AFP Paris, France - Fifty countries are meeting in France on Tuesday to discuss the lack of access to clean cooking…
SourceSourceMay 13, 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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Global warming unveils hidden diversity in soil bacteria, study findsScience

Global warming unveils hidden diversity in soil bacteria, study finds

A new study led by researchers at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has revealed a surprising…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 26, 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
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How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?Facts

How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?

The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels is outlined in the Paris Agreement, which was adopted in 2015. According to various…
SourceSourceJanuary 18, 2024 Full article
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U.S. witnesses notable drop in greenhouse gas emissions amid economic growth, but challenges persist to meet climate targetsNews

U.S. witnesses notable drop in greenhouse gas emissions amid economic growth, but challenges persist to meet climate targets

New data from the nonpartisan Rhodium Group reveals that the United States witnessed a notable decline of nearly 2% in planet-warming pollution in 2023, despite…
SourceSourceJanuary 11, 2024 Full article