Canada’s 2023 Wildfire Season: An Unprecedented Environmental Catastrophe
A study has found that contaminated mining sites increase the risks associated with fires. The 2023 wildfire season in Canada was the most destructive ever…
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A study has found that contaminated mining sites increase the risks associated with fires. The 2023 wildfire season in Canada was the most destructive ever…
Montana State University scientists have discovered two new methane-producing microbial groups in Yellowstone National Park, revealing potential new approaches to climate change mitigation and insights…
New research reveals that tree bark microbes absorb significant amounts of methane, increasing the climate benefit of trees by about 10%. This finding underscores the…
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered in Antarctica’s southernmost waters that wind plays a significant role in the formation of massive rogue waves,…
Research has revealed that the drying lake bed of the Great Salt Lake in Utah released 4.1 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2020. This…
Researchers have discovered that the Southern Ocean’s capacity to absorb CO2 is 25% higher than past estimates suggested. Direct air-sea measurements indicate that previous models…
Researchers reviewed thousands of reforestation projects worldwide, finding that combining natural regeneration with tree planting offers the most economical carbon capture. This strategy proves particularly…
New research shows that summer storms play a vital role in replenishing deep-water oxygen levels in the UK, which is crucial for maintaining marine health…
An underwater excavation has uncovered evidence of human resilience during the climate changes of the Neolithic period. Around 6,200 BCE, the climate underwent significant changes….
Researchers have discovered that the meltwater from Antarctic ice shelves, exacerbated by climate change, is contributing to a complex network of ocean currents that influence…
Scientists have documented the largest methane leak ever in Kazakhstan’s Karaturun East field, releasing 131,000 tonnes over 205 days. Their study used satellite data and…
Ecoanxiety could forecast future lifestyle choices, potentially leading to significant reductions in birth rates and economic ambitions as society adapts to environmental crises. Could nature…
Changes in the melting patterns of Antarctica and the slushy condition of Arctic ice are driving global warming toward the upper limits predicted by climate…
Ocean diatoms, like Cylindrotheca closterium, build biomass by both photosynthesis and consuming organic carbon, a finding that may change our view of the global carbon…
Their revision incorporates the impact of previously neglected physical properties in ice. As global temperatures rise due to human-induced climate change, precise computerized climate models…
Stronger winds during the last ice age intensified the Gulf Stream, hinting at future risks of a cooler Europe and rising sea levels due to…
Melting polar ice due to climate change is redistributing Earth’s mass, slowing its rotation and slightly extending the day, as highlighted by ETH Zurich’s studies…
The United States has witnessed the local extinction of the Key Largo tree cactus due to sea level rise, a first in the country. The…