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climate change
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Sentinels of the sea: ancient boulder corals are key to reef survival in a warmer world
Giacomo d Orlando Kate Marie Quigley, James Cook University Seas surrounding Australia this month hit an alarming level…
March 6, 2024
A single Antarctic heatwave or storm can noticeably raise the sea level
Edward Hanna, University of Lincoln and Ruth Mottram, Danish Meteorological Institute A heat wave in Greenland and a…
March 5, 2024
As the world heats up, solar panels will degrade faster – especially in hot, humid areas. What can we do?
Tijnlp/Shutterstock Shukla Poddar, UNSW Sydney To reach the goal of 82% renewable energy in Australia’s grid by 2030,…
February 29, 2024
Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Methane Emissions from Earth’s Wetlands
At a Glance Wetlands, Earth’s most prominent natural source of methane, have seen a significant increase in methane…
February 26, 2024
Can technology clean up our air? An atmospheric scientist got a glimpse of the future
Alastair Lewis, University of York Every few years I visit CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las…
February 7, 2024
It is time to draw down carbon dioxide but shut down moves to play God with the climate
Tim Flannery, The University of Melbourne The global effort to keep climate change to safe levels – ideally…
February 7, 2024
‘It’s not game over – it’s game on’: why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis
Wesley Morgan, Griffith University In 2024, global climate trends are cause for both deep alarm and cautious optimism.…
February 6, 2024
Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection from logging
An old-growth forest of noble fir trees at Marys Peak in Oregon’s Coast Range. Beverly Law, CC BY-ND…
January 30, 2024
We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development
Many commercial fishing boats do not report their positions at sea or are not required to do so.…
January 24, 2024
Sandia Researchers Uncover Alarming Arctic Climate Crisis
At a Glance The Arctic, known as Earth’s icy crown, is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, with temperatures…
January 22, 2024