Climate Change

With its G20 presidency, Brazil has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at achieving universal clean cooking access by 2030.

As greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels in 2023, the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) latest report, “No More Hot Air … Please!”, warns that without bold, immediate action, meeting the Paris Agreement targets of limiting warming to 1.5°C or 2°C could become impossible.

UC Berkeley's COF-999 tech offers a breakthrough in cost-effective carbon capture, promising efficient CO2 removal and reshaping negative emissions goals.

Every day, 1,000 children die from unsafe water, and 3 billion people are threatened by dwindling water supplies. Immediate action is needed to treat water as a global common good before the consequences deepen across economies and ecosystems.

The endorsements from Monaco and Canada add to the mounting international support for IPOS, which is designed to enhance the flow of scientific knowledge into policymaking processes. IPOS aims to consolidate ocean data from around the world and mobilize diverse expertise across various sectors to provide policymakers with timely, actionable information.

As 13 named storms mark the 2024 hurricane season so far, NOAA's outlook predicts more to come. The 2024 hurricane season continues a two-decade trend of increasing hurricane intensity and frequency.

Marine heatwaves, once a rarity in UK waters, are emerging as a significant threat to the nation's £6.8 billion marine economy. New research suggests that the southern North Sea, a critical area for fishing and offshore energy, is particularly vulnerable to these extreme events, which could dramatically reshape marine ecosystems and industry operations in the coming decades.

The Antarctic Peninsula’s vegetation cover has increased by more than 1,000% in the last 40 years, expanding from less than one square kilometer to nearly 12 square kilometers. This rapid greening trend is a clear sign of how quickly climate change is reshaping even the planet’s most remote and extreme environments.

New research reveals that ambitious climate policies could simultaneously tackle global warming and economic inequality. A study published in Nature Climate Change demonstrates how redistributing carbon revenues can offset short-term costs and reduce income disparities, offering businesses a roadmap for sustainable and equitable growth.

As sustainability becomes a priority for institutions worldwide, schools are increasingly emerging as leaders in environmental responsibility.

Recent research has revealed a hidden but alarming consequence of hurricanes in the United States: an increase in death rates that can persist for up to 15 years after a storm has passed. While the …

The research, conducted across 11 major U.S. metropolitan areas, reveals that soaring temperatures not only keep people indoors but also dramatically shift transportation choices, with implications for city planning and equity.

The global push towards sustainability has propelled industries like aviation to seek greener alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. Leading the charge in this effort are scientists from …

With significant vehicle losses and dramatic incidents of EV fires attributed to flooding and saltwater exposure, the storm highlighted the urgent need for awareness and preparedness among consumers in hurricane-prone areas.

As climate disasters intensify, the political debate over climate change becomes even more pronounced. The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has reignited discussions about climate …

Researchers have laid out a blueprint for enhancing food security across Sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the region's inherent strengths to overcome persistent challenges.

Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, 2024, as a catastrophic Category 4 storm, ripping through Florida’s Big Bend region before surging across Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. …

Researchers have discovered that a freshwater oyster from Africa produces a unique adhesive that could revolutionize industries from dentistry to construction. The innovative glue, made of aragonite mineral and special proteins, offers a promising model for developing stronger, more environmentally friendly adhesives.

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida. As of Friday morning, the state grappled with significant power outages affecting nearly 1.2 million residents. The …

The findings reveal that while ice loss remains gradual through the 21st century, rapid melting is set to accelerate beyond 2100, especially in key areas of West Antarctica.

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