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Satellites Enhance Prediction of Damaging Derecho Winds

During 2020, a series of severe thunderstorms brought forth formidable winds, resulting in billions of dollars in damages throughout the Midwest United States.

25 Mar 2024

MIT Researchers Introduce "Outdoor Days" Metric for Climate Change Projections

This measure, developed by MIT researchers, reflects direct effects on people’s quality of life — and reveals significant global disparities.

25 Mar 2024

Oceanic Research Provides Clear Evidence Of Human-Caused Climate Change

New oceanic research provides clear evidence of a human "fingerprint" on climate change and shows that specific signals from human activities have altered the seasonal cycle amplitude of sea surface temperatures (SST).

22 Mar 2024

Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems in the Alps

According to a recent study published on March 21st, 2024, lower snow cover and changing plant patterns in the Alps, both caused by climate change, are having significant combined effects on biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains.

22 Mar 2024

Plastic Pollution and Global Warming Should be Addressed Together

Researchers from Sweden revealed that although global warming and plastic pollution are often seen as unconnected issues, they are actually entangled in a “vicious circle” where one causes the other.

20 Mar 2024

Understanding the Shifting Dynamics of Forests

According to a new study, there were notable changes in the carbon stocks and composition of global forests between 2001 and 2020. Utilizing cutting-edge machine learning and change detection methodologies, researchers have delivered the most comprehensive and pioneering analysis to date on the global evolution of forest management practices???????.

18 Mar 2024

Tree Ring Methodology Reveals Insights Into North China's Climate History

The escalating public concern over climate warming, due to its significant impacts on society, ecosystems, and the environment, underscores the importance of understanding long-term climatic conditions across different regions.

18 Mar 2024

Grazing and Carbon: Finding the Balance for Climate Mitigation

Too much livestock on a given amount of land can lead to carbon losses, but appropriate numbers can actually help sequester the carbon.

18 Mar 2024

Warm Ocean Waters Could be the Culprit Behind Accelerated Melting of Petermann Glacier

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have conducted the first large-scale observation and modeling study of northwest Greenland's Petermann Glacier.

18 Mar 2024

A Comprehensive Study on China's Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2060

To become carbon neutral by 2060, as mandated by President Xi Jinping, China will have to build eight to 10 times more wind and solar power installations than currently exist in the country. Reaching carbon neutrality will also require major construction of transmission lines.

15 Mar 2024