NASA’s forthcoming PREFIRE mission will deploy two CubeSats to study heat loss from Earth’s polar regions, utilizing Mars-tested technology to enhance climate model accuracy. Credit:…
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Bottom trawling significantly contributes to atmospheric carbon emissions by disturbing ocean sediments, a study finds. This method not only harms marine ecosystems but also releases…
A recent study introduces the “Planetary Commons,” proposing a shift in global governance to protect Earth’s critical systems. This new framework, developed by an international…
Researchers have uncovered how oceanic oxygen levels and atmospheric CO2 were interconnected during the last ice age, offering insights into the oceans’ role in climate…
An image showing ice flowing into the ocean and forming an ice shelf in Antarctica. (NB: This image is not of Pine Island Glacier itself,…
Researchers from Oregon State University have introduced a “restorative” pathway to mitigate climate change impacts, emphasizing a holistic approach that combines social and economic justice…
This map of Earth in 2023 shows global surface temperature anomalies, or how much warmer or cooler each region of the planet was compared to…
The Pyramid Observatory at night. Important for the researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA): The climate station has recorded hourly meteorological…
A recent paper emphasizes broader strategies for tackling climate change, including addressing CO2 sensitivity, aerosol impacts, and policy measures. It predicts accelerated global warming and…
Sediment from Canada’s Mackenzie River empties into the Beaufort Sea in milky swirls in this 2017 satellite image. Scientists are studying how river discharge drives…
An innovative “cooling glass” developed by University of Maryland researchers offers a groundbreaking, electricity-free solution for reducing indoor heat and carbon emissions, marking a significant…
Researchers, including those from the University at Buffalo, have discovered that Greenland’s peripheral glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, with the 21st-century retreat rate…
Recent research indicates that Antarctic ice shelves are approximately 6% thinner than previously estimated. This discovery, highlighting the need for more accurate data, is critical…
A collaborative study has found that Greenland’s peripheral glaciers are retreating at an unprecedented rate, with the retreat in the 21st century being twice as…
The COP28 climate conference will highlight the role of forests as major carbon ‘sinks,’ with a study revealing their potential to absorb up to 226…
Researchers reveal that North Greenland’s ice shelves have lost over one-third of their volume since 1978, mainly due to rising ocean temperatures. This loss threatens…
A new study by UCL researchers indicates that the Arctic’s rapid warming will lead to the global 2 °C temperature threshold being reached eight years…
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed ‘K6’, an eco-friendly insulating gas, as a sustainable alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which is detrimental to…
Researchers have published a study in Nature Climate Change exploring the potential impact of climate change on brain function. They emphasize the need for further…
Danish researchers have conducted a comprehensive study revealing a dramatic increase in Greenland’s glacier melting over the past 20 years, five times faster than in…