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Image: Glacial stream on Hispar glacier
Melting glaciers boost Himalayan river flow but threaten long-term water securityClimate

Melting glaciers boost Himalayan river flow but threaten long-term water security

Melting glaciers are raising river levels and impacting hydropower Summary: Glaciers melting across High Mountain Asia are increasing water flow in at least 10% of…
SourceSourceAugust 15, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: The Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Image of the day: The Mekong Delta’s fertile expanse in southern VietnamNews

Image of the day: The Mekong Delta’s fertile expanse in southern Vietnam

Spanning the southern tip of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is one of Southeast Asia’s most productive agricultural regions. This flat, densely cultivated plain supports rice…
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Climate Science Digest: August 7, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: August 7, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (August 7, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Satellite Image: Río Negro, Argentina
Image of the day: Green lifeline in Argentina’s Patagonian desertNews

Image of the day: Green lifeline in Argentina’s Patagonian desert

A striking contrast unfolds in northern Patagonia, where the arid plains of the Patagonian Desert give way to the vibrant green belt of the Alto…
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Image: Earth’s continents are experiencing unprecedented freshwater loss
Continental drying is accelerating global freshwater loss, satellite data showsScience

Continental drying is accelerating global freshwater loss, satellite data shows

Unprecedented continental drying driven by severe droughts and groundwater overuse are reducing freshwater and contributing to sea level rise Summary: Freshwater is disappearing from the…
SourceSourceJuly 26, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Baltic Sea, coast of Sweden
Image of the day: Algae thrive in overheated Baltic watersNews

Image of the day: Algae thrive in overheated Baltic waters

Swirling green patterns have appeared once again in the Baltic Sea, a familiar sight in high summer when warm, sunny weather and an overload of…
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Climate Science Digest: July 9, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: July 9, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (July 9, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
SourceSourceJuly 9, 2025 Full article
Image: AI art of Earth - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: July 8, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: July 8, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (July 8, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Satellite Image: Bjørnafjorden, Norway
Image of the day: Clear view of Norway’s widest fjord from spaceNews

Image of the day: Clear view of Norway’s widest fjord from space

Bjørnafjorden, Norway’s widest fjord, cuts deep into the coastline of Vestland county, stretching around 30 kilometers long and up to 10 kilometers wide. Formed by…
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The summit of Huayna Potosí, a mountain near La Paz, Bolivia. Here we find the Zongo glacier, one of several in the tropical Andes Mountains, that are now smaller than at any point since the end of the last ice age 11,700 years ago, according to new research from UW–Madison researchers and their collaborators.
Stronger climate policy could save half the world’s glaciersClimate

Stronger climate policy could save half the world’s glaciers

A study published in Science finds that twice as much of the world’s glacier mass could be preserved by meeting the 1.5°C threshold set by…
SourceSourceMay 31, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: The Haweswater Reservoir, United Kingdom
Image of the day: UK drought deepensNews

Image of the day: UK drought deepens

The United Kingdom is heading into summer 2025 under intensifying drought conditions, following what scientists have confirmed as the driest spring on record. Rainfall was…
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Satellite Image: Kuiseb River, Namibia
Image of the day: Kuiseb River cuts through desert and dunesNews

Image of the day: Kuiseb River cuts through desert and dunes

The Kuiseb River traces a dramatic line through the Namib Desert, forming a natural divide between the towering red dunes of the Namib Sand Sea…
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Image: Sea turtle swims in a coral reef in Hawaii
Distinguishing marine planning tools is key to climate-smart ocean solutionsClimate

Distinguishing marine planning tools is key to climate-smart ocean solutions

Climate-smart ocean solutions require distinguishing marine spatial planning and marine conservation planning Summary: Marine spatial planning (MSP) and marine protected area (MPA) planning are often…
SourceSourceMay 19, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Zeller See, Austria
Image of the day: Alpine lake Zeller See, AustriaNews

Image of the day: Alpine lake Zeller See, Austria

Surrounded by snow-dusted peaks and nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Zeller See emerges as a striking feature in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite…
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Image: Union Glacier, Antarctica
Image of the day: Union Glacier, a sentinel in a warming AntarcticaNews

Image of the day: Union Glacier, a sentinel in a warming Antarctica

In the remote expanse of West Antarctica, Union Glacier cuts a path through the Ellsworth Mountains — its brilliant white surface, scarred with crevasses, betraying…
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Satellite Image: Lake Võrtsjärv, Estonia
Image of the day: Lake Võrtsjärv during Estonia’s spring thawNews

Image of the day: Lake Võrtsjärv during Estonia’s spring thaw

Lake Võrtsjärv, one of Estonia’s great inland waters, is revealed in this 13 April 2025 Copernicus Sentinel-2 image as it begins to thaw from winter.…
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Image: India Gate Mornings
India, Pakistan and threats of a water war: what we knowNews

India, Pakistan and threats of a water war: what we know

Srinagar, India | AFP India, furious after a deadly attack, has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, with Islamabad warning any attempt to stop…
SourceSourceApril 26, 2025 Full article
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.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 23, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Hamburg, Germany
Image of the day: Hamburg’s port and flood-prone island districtNews

Image of the day: Hamburg’s port and flood-prone island district

Germany’s second-largest city, Hamburg, is both an economic powerhouse and one of Europe’s busiest maritime hubs. The city’s vast port stretches along the Elbe River…
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Satellite Image: Labanoras Regional Park, Lithuania
Image of the Day: Labanoras Regional Park’s freshwater tapestryNews

Image of the Day: Labanoras Regional Park’s freshwater tapestry

On March 22, 2025, World Water Day spotlights 'Glacier Preservation', emphasizing the critical role glaciers play in global water systems. While glaciers are vital, other…
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Satellite image: Lake Salto Grande, Argentina (s.algal bloom)
Image of the day: Algal bloom in Lake Salto GrandeNews

Image of the day: Algal bloom in Lake Salto Grande

A striking algal bloom has turned the waters of Lake Salto Grande, at the border of Argentina and Uruguay, a vivid green. This Copernicus Sentinel-2…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 26, 2025 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: February 20, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 20, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Study reveals…
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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: February 19, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 19, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: New research…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 20, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Secoveljske soline wetlands in Slovenia
Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlandsNews

Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlands

Each year on 2 February, World Wetlands Day highlights the crucial role of wetlands in preserving biodiversity and maintaining environmental health. One of these vital…
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