FSU research: Ancient ocean deoxygenation provides an urgent warning A 94-million-year-old climate change event that severely imperiled marine organisms may provide some unnerving insights into long-term trends in our modern oceans, according to a Florida State University researcher.
2017-08-09 00:00:00
Not all glaciers in Antarctica have been affected by climate change A new study by scientists at Portland State University and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder has found that the effects of climate change, which are apparent in other parts of the Antarctic continent, are
2017-08-08 00:00:00
New scanning process allows unprecedented look inside live insects Conventional insect scanning usually requires killing the insect. A new collaborative process developed at Western University in London, Canada, shows live insects can be scanned if they're anesthetized temporarily with carbon dioxide.
2017-08-08 00:00:00
From greenhouse gas to 3-D surface-microporous graphene Tiny dents in the surface of graphene greatly enhances its potential as a supercapacitor. Even better, it can be made from carbon dioxide in a novel approach developed by researchers from Michigan Technological University and Brookhaven National Laborator
2017-08-07 00:00:00
Origin of human genus may have occurred by chance An often cited claim that humans, who are smarter and more technologically advanced than their ancestors, originated in response to climate change is challenged in a new report by a Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology researcher at George
2017-08-04 00:00:00
National support for fracking at lowest level yet National support for fracking at lowest level yet
UK support for fracking is at its lowest recorded level according to the latest BEIS Energy and Climate Change Public Attitude Tracker reported released today (3 August). Support for fracking has decrea
2017-08-03 11:15:00
Temperatures rising The Paris Climate Agreement of 2016, which saw 195 nations come together in the shared goal of ameliorating climate change, set forth an ambitious goal of limiting global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius. Since then, many have wondered, is
2017-08-03 00:00:00
Dramatic changes needed in farming practices to keep pace with climate change Researchers investigating nutrients in runoff from agricultural land warn that phosphorus losses will increase, due to climate change, unless this is mitigated by making major changes to agricultural practices.
2017-08-03 00:00:00
Current threats to our oceans are revealed A survey of tens of thousands of marine studies from the last decade reveals current threats to our marine environment. These include: the effects of climate change, marine plastic pollution, conservation, as well as social and economic impacts. It is hop
2017-08-03 00:00:00
Millions may face protein deficiency as a result of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions If CO2 levels keep rising as projected, the populations of 47 countries may lose more than 5 percent of their dietary protein by 2050 due to a decline in the nutritional value of rice, wheat, and other staple crops, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School o
2017-08-02 00:00:00
Historical wildlife trends reliable for predicting species at risk Scientists at the University of York have shown that using historical wildlife data provides a more accurate measure of how vulnerable certain species might be to extinction from climate change.
2017-08-02 00:00:00
Deadly heat waves could hit South Asia this century In South Asia, new MIT research suggests that by the end of this century climate change could lead to summer heat waves with levels of heat and humidity that exceed what humans can survive without protection
2017-08-02 00:00:00
Risk to Europe's most dangerous pathogens revealed The impact of climate change on the emergence and spread of infectious diseases could be greater than previously thought, according to new research by the University of Liverpool.
2017-08-02 00:00:00
FSU research: Chemical weathering could alleviate some climate change effects A team of Florida State University scientists has discovered that chemical weathering, a process in which carbon dioxide breaks down rocks and then gets trapped in sediment, can happen at a much faster rate than scientists previously assumed and could pot
2017-08-01 00:00:00
Nanoparticles for 3-D printing in water open door to advanced biomedical materials A new type of photoinitiator for (3-D printing in water could further the development of biomedical accessories, bring advances in traditional industries such as plastics, and offer an environmentally friendly approach to additive manufacturing.
2017-08-01 00:00:00
Adorable alpine animal acclimates behavior to a changing climate As climate change brings new pressures to bear on wildlife, species must 'move, adapt, acclimate, or die.' Erik Beever and colleagues review the literature on acclimation through behavioral flexibility, identifying patterns among invertebrates, amphibians
2017-08-01 00:00:00
Study reinforces the Amazon forest's importance in regulating atmospheric chemistry Airborne measurements show that the Amazon rainforest emits three times more isoprene than was previously estimated. Isoprene is one of the main precursors of ozone and indirectly influences the balance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
2017-07-31 00:00:00
Benefits of investments in dikes worldwide known The economic benefits of building dikes to reduce flood damage far outweigh the costs at the global scale. In many parts of the world, it is even possible to reduce the economic damage from river floods in the future to below today's levels, even when cli
2017-07-31 00:00:00
Loss of Arctic sea ice impacting Atlantic Ocean water circulation system Arctic sea ice is not merely a passive responder to the climate changes occurring around the world, according to new research. Scientists at Yale University and the University of Southampton say the ongoing Arctic ice loss can play an active role in alter
2017-07-31 00:00:00
Aardvarks' fate points to worrying consequences for wildlife, due to climate change Aardvarks prove to be highly susceptible to the warmer and drier climates that are predicted for the western parts of southern Africa in the future. During the study of a number of aardvarks by researchers of the Brain Function Research Group at the Unive
2017-07-31 00:00:00
Glaciers may have helped warm Earth Weathering of Earth by glaciers may have warmed the planet over eons by aiding the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A new study shows the cumulative effect may have created negative feedback that prevented runaway glaciation.
2017-07-31 00:00:00
Successful prediction of multi-year US droughts and wildfire risk A new study shows that difference in water temperature between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans together with global warming impact the risk of drought and wildfire in southwestern North America. A new model proves capable of much longer-term forecasts
2017-07-31 00:00:00
Methane-eating bacteria in lake deep beneath Antarctic ice An interdisciplinary team of researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) has concluded that bacteria in a lake 800 meters (2,600 feet) beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may digest methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, preventing its relea
2017-07-31 00:00:00
New light-activated catalyst grabs CO2 to make ingredients for fuel Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a 'spongy,' light-activated material that converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can be used to turn into liquid fuels and other useful products. This is done without generating unwanted by products,
2017-07-28 00:00:00
Circles in the sand reveal boating damage to marine biodiversity The findings of a study by Swansea and Cardiff University scientists highlights the need for boating activities along the UK's beautiful coastlines to be conducted in a more environmentally friendly manner.
2017-07-27 00:00:00
Research at Lake Baikal -- for the protection of a unique ecosystem As part of the Helmholtz Russia Research Group LaBeglo, UFZ researchers are studying the impact of climate change and environmental toxins on the lake's fauna. In a recent study, together with researchers from the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Res
2017-07-26 00:00:00
Atlantic/Pacific ocean temperature difference fuels US wildfires A new study shows that difference in water temperature between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans together with global warming impact the risk of drought and wildfire in southwestern North America.
2017-07-26 00:00:00
Scientists find secret to cell size in world's biggest food producer A gene controlling cell size has been identified in a microalgal group which underpins a fifth of the world's food chains.Scientists at The University of East Anglia (UEA) have discovered a gene which regulates the size of diatoms, which contribute 20 per
2017-07-25 00:00:00
'Hindcasting' study investigates the extreme 2013 Colorado flood Using a publicly available climate model, Berkeley Lab researchers 'hindcast' the conditions that led to the Sept. 9-16, 2013 flooding around Boulder, Colo. and found that climate change attributed to human activity made the storm much more severe than wo
2017-07-24 00:00:00
Could 'cocktail geoengineering' save the climate? Geoengineering is a catch-all term that refers to various theoretical ideas for altering Earth's energy balance to combat climate change. New research from an international team of atmospheric scientists published by Geophysical Research Letters investiga
2017-07-24 00:00:00
Campaigning on climate science consensus may backfire, warn scholars Climate change campaigns that focus on correcting public beliefs about scientific consensus are likely to backfire and undermine policy efforts, according to an expert commentary published today in Environmental Communication.
2017-07-23 00:00:00
Watch Live: Bernie Sanders and Al Gore <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Common Dreams staff</div></div></div><div clas
2017-07-20 13:33:19
Ancient Italian fossils reveal risk of parasitic infections due to climate change In 2014, a team of researchers led by a paleobiologist from the University of Missouri found that clams from the Holocene Epoch (that began 11,700 years ago) contained clues about how sea level rise due to climate change could foreshadow a rise in parasit
2017-07-20 00:00:00
Aging power plants provide Trump administration with risks and opportunities When it comes to the current plans to retire US power plants, Carnegie Mellon University researchers believe we are 'running towards a cliff with no fence.'They found that power plant retirement trends will complicate achieving long-term carbon dioxide em
2017-07-19 00:00:00
Hot dogs: Is climate change impacting populations of African wild dogs? Climate change may be harming the future of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) by impacting the survival rates of pups, according to one of the first studies on how shifting temperatures are impacting tropical species. Led by scientists from ZSL (Zoologica
2017-07-19 00:00:00
Helping EU cities and regions cut carbon emissions A series of first-ever maps shows regional-scale differences in carbon footprints in the EU. The maps can help guide local and regional policies designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
2017-07-18 00:00:00
Record-breaking marine heatwave powered by climate change cooks Tasmania's fisheries Climate change has warmed the waters east of Tasmania at four times the speed of the global average. But the heatwave of the southern summer of 2015/2016 was something exceptional, damaging fisheries and bringing new species to the island. It's a sign of
2017-07-17 00:00:00
New model projects an increase in dust storms in the US A new statistical model developed by researchers at Princeton University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that climate change will amplify dust activity in parts of the U.S. in the latter half of the 21st century, wh
2017-07-17 00:00:00
Climate change: Biodiversity rescues biodiversity in a warmer world Climate change leads to loss of biodiversity worldwide. However, ecosystems with a higher biodiversity in the first place might be less affected a new study in Science Advances reports. An international research team found that when they experimentally wa
2017-07-14 00:00:00
Unabated climate change would reverse the development gains in Asia: Report Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, reverse current development gains, and degrade quality of life, according to a report produced by the Asian
2017-07-14 00:00:00
When life gives you lemons, make bioplastics! Chemists at ICIQ in Tarragona developed an environmentally friendly method to produce BPA-free polycarbonate from limonene and CO2.
2017-07-14 00:00:00
Climate change could mean more weight restrictions and higher costs for airlines As air temperatures rise at constant pressure, the density of air declines and this makes it harder for an airplane to take off. Increased air temperatures due to climate change could therefore present a new challenge for the aviation industry. This is ac
2017-07-13 00:00:00
Why a single nuke's impact shouldn't only be measured in megatons New calculations by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers show that even a limited nuclear strike could cause devastating climate change, resulting in widespread drought and famine that could cost a billion lives.
2017-07-13 00:00:00
Why Japan's coastal zones might be disappearing due to climate change Climate change can cause a range of effects on coastal environments, such as a decrease in sediment supply, changes in the intensity and frequency of extreme events, and changes in sea levels and wave climate. The estimation of changes due to climate chan
2017-07-13 00:00:00
Surging heat may limit aircraft takeoffs globally Rising temperatures due to global warming will make it harder for many aircraft around the world to take off in coming decades, says a new study. During the hottest parts of the day, 10 to 30 percent of fully loaded planes may have to remove some fuel, ca
2017-07-13 00:00:00
Seaside sparrows caught between predators and rising seas Sea-level rise is a problem for saltmarsh birds, but so is predation, and birds sometimes find themselves caught between two threats: They can nest lower in vegetation to avoid predators, putting them at risk of flooding, or move up to keep dry but risk g
2017-07-12 00:00:00
Climate change to deplete some US water basins used for irrigation A new study by MIT climate scientists, economists, and agriculture experts finds that certain hotspots in the country will experience severe reductions in crop yields by 2050, due to climate change's impact on irrigation.
2017-07-12 00:00:00
Making two out of one In view of climate change it has become important to significantly increase the efficiency of organic solar cells. In a process known as 'singlet fission,' one photon simultaneously excites two electrons. If this effect can be exploited, it may well be po
2017-07-12 00:00:00
Global warming could result in losses for the European wine industry Slight increases in temperature in Mediterranean regions from global warming could potentially result in labor, productivity and economic losses for the European wine industry, an article in the journal Temperature suggests.
2017-07-12 00:00:00
The most effective individual steps to tackle climate change aren't being discussed Governments and schools are not communicating the most effective ways for individuals to reduce their carbon footprints, according to new research.Published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, the study from Lund University, found that th
2017-07-11 00:00:00
Does the European public understand the impacts of climate change on the ocean? A new in-depth study of the European public's awareness of the impacts of climate change on the ocean shows that although many are relatively well informed, an alarming number remain either uninformed or misinformed. Many believe that Arctic sea-ice is al
2017-07-11 00:00:00
POP BAND TEN MILLENNIA SUPPORT FRIENDS OF THE EARTH WITH NEW ALBUM – RELEASED TODAY Pop band Ten Millennia support Friends of the Earth with new album - released today
Yorkshire pop/soul/funk band, Ten Millennia are generously donating £1 to Friends of the Earth for every CD, download or vinyl album sold via their web
2017-07-07 10:45:00
Merkel’s climate mission at the G20 Germany is battling to stop the US undermining a united front on climate change at the G20 summit.
2017-07-07 09:02:14
Extreme low-oxygen eddies in the Atlantic produce greenhouse gases In 2014, an international research team led by the Kiel Cluster of Excellence 'The Future Ocean' and the GEOMAR Kiel was able to investigate in detail eddies in the Atlantic Ocean which were characterized by extremely low oxygen concentrations. The interd
2017-07-07 00:00:00
The Ii Hamina cemetery reveals adaptation to the environment The medieval cemetery in Ii Hamina in northern Finland on the Iijoki river was originally discovered by accident. A recent study examined the isotope compositions of the teeth of the dead. It turned out that the population in the small village survived th
2017-07-07 00:00:00
Recruiting manganese to upgrade carbon dioxide OIST researchers developed simple catalysts based on Earth-abundant manganese to use carbon dioxide for energy storage or turn it into useful chemicals for the industry.
2017-07-07 00:00:00
Falling sea level caused volcanos to overflow During the transition to the last ice age approximately 80,000 years ago global temperature declined, while the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere remained relatively stable. An international research team led by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocea
2017-07-06 00:00:00
Climate change threatens domestic bee species Global warming changes the flowering times of plants and the moment when bees hatch -- sometimes with severe consequences for the bees. This was shown by a new study conducted by ecologists from the University of Würzburg.
2017-07-06 00:00:00
California projected to get wetter through this century Under business-as-usual greenhouse gas emissions, climate models predict California will get warmer during the rest of the century and most also predict the state will get drier. But, new research published in Nature Communications predicts California wil
2017-07-06 00:00:00
Figuring out how fast Greenland is melting A new analysis of Greenland's past temperatures will help determine how fast the island's vast ice sheet is melting. Other research shows the accelerated melting of Greenland's ice sheet is contributing to sea level rise. The new study provides the most a
2017-07-05 00:00:00
Greener molecular intermediates may aid drug design Rice University scientists simplify their method to make molecular precursors for biologically active compounds, making it more environmentally friendly in the process. The new technique could be a boon to researchers who synthesize new drugs and other fi
2017-07-05 00:00:00
Reconciling predictions of climate change Harvard researchers have resolved a major conflict in estimates of how much the Earth will warm in response to a doubling of CO2 in the atmosphere -- finding that the lower range of estimates offered by historical observations does not take into account l
2017-07-05 00:00:00
Remote Amazonian cities more vulnerable to climate change Roadless cities have been found to be more vulnerable to the effects of flooding, because they tend to be less-developed and have inadequate sanitation, exposing inhabitants to environmental pollution and contaminated water.
2017-07-05 00:00:00
Ancient fungi could help Canada's future northern forests As Canada's vast boreal and tundra ecosystems experience dramatic warming due to climate change, trees are rapidly spreading north. New research from UBC's Okanagan Campus suggests some of these trees could be getting help from a surprising source: fungi
2017-07-05 00:00:00
Hawking: Climate change a 'great danger' After President Trump withdrew from a climate agreement, Prof Hawking warns of the threat from global warming.
2017-07-02 17:00:44
Power to the people The first rule of advocating for climate change-related legislation is: You do not talk about 'climate change.' The term has become so polarizing that its mere mention can cause reasonable people to draw seemingly immutable lines in the political sand.
2017-06-30 00:00:00
The Black Forest and climate change Silver and Douglas firs could replace Norway spruce in the long run due to their greater resistance to droughts.
2017-06-30 00:00:00
For some US counties, climate change will be particularly costly A highly granular assessment of the impacts of climate change on the US economy suggests that each 1°Celsius increase in temperature will cost 1.2 percent of the country's gross domestic product, on average.
2017-06-29 00:00:00
UM tesearch: Slow-growing ponderosas survive mountain pine beetle outbreaks Slow-growing ponderosa pines may have a better chance of surviving mountain pine beetle outbreaks in western Montana as climate change increases the frequency of drought and insect pests, according to new research published by a team of University of Mont
2017-06-28 00:00:00
Climate change impacts Antarctic biodiversity habitat Ice-free areas of Antarctica -- home to more than 99 percent of the continent's terrestrial plants and animals -- could expand by more than 17,000 km2 by the end of this century, a study published today in Nature reveals.Led by University of Queensland Sc
2017-06-28 00:00:00
'Scary': CO2 Rates Climb Even as Emissions Stabilize <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="schema:author">Julia Conley, staff writer</d
2017-06-27 16:12:58
A bioplastic derived from soy protein which can absorb up to 40 times its own weight This new product, which is organic and biodegradable, is environmentally friendly. For that reason, the experts are exploring its use in the area of horticulture, specifically as a raw material from which to make agricultural nutrient dispensers.
2017-06-27 00:00:00
The beach time capsule And to think it was all right there in her garage.A load of boxes pulled from biologist Dale Straughan's home yielded a veritable treasure trove for UC Santa Barbara researchers studying the impact of climate change on coastal biodiversity in California.
2017-06-26 00:00:00
Rising seas could result in 2 billion refugees by 2100 In the year 2100, 2 billion people -- about one-fifth of the world's population -- could become climate change refugees due to rising ocean levels. Those who once lived on coastlines will face displacement and resettlement bottlenecks as they seek habitab
2017-06-26 00:00:00
Panda love spreads to benefit the planet Loving pandas isn't just a feel-good activity. Recent Michigan State University (MSU) work shows China's decades of defending panda turf have been good not just for the beloved bears, but also protects habitat for other valuable plants and animals, boosts
2017-06-26 00:00:00
How the climate can rapidly change at tipping points During the last glacial period, within only a few decades the influence of atmospheric CO2 on the North Atlantic circulation resulted in temperature increases of up to 10 degrees Celsius in Greenland -- as indicated by new climate calculations from resear
2017-06-23 00:00:00
Lessons from whale population collapse could help future species at risk A study of historic whaling records has revealed there were warning signs that populations of commercially harvested whales were heading for global collapse up to 40 years before the event.The research by scientists from IMAS and Switzerland's University
2017-06-22 00:00:00
Deceleration of runaway electrons paves the way for fusion power Fusion power has the potential to provide clean and safe energy that is free from carbon dioxide emissions. However, imitating the solar energy process is a difficult task to achieve. Two young plasma physicists at Chalmers University of Technology have n
2017-06-21 00:00:00
Warming temperatures threaten sea turtles This research suggests that that warmer temperatures associated with climate change may lead to higher numbers of female sea turtles and increased nest failure.
2017-06-21 00:00:00
Accelerating rate of temperature rise in the Pyrenees The Iberian Peninsula is undergoing climate change, with temperatures on the rise, and mountain ranges are not exempt from this trend. A team of scientists has analysed regional climate series from the Central Pyrenees for 1910 to 2013 (the most extensive
2017-06-21 00:00:00
Climate change label leads to climate science acceptance A new Cornell University study finds that labels matter when it comes to acceptance of climate science.The US public doubts the existence of 'global warming' more than it doubts 'climate change' -
2017-06-21 00:00:00
New catalyst paves way for carbon neutral fuel Australian scientists have paved the way for carbon neutral fuel with the development of a new efficient catalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air into synthetic natural gas in a 'clean' process using solar energy.
2017-06-21 00:00:00
Discovery could lead to sustainable ethanol made from carbon dioxide A recent discovery by Stanford University scientists could lead to a new, more sustainable way to make ethanol without corn or other crops. This promising technology has three basic components: water, carbon dioxide and electricity delivered through a cop
2017-06-19 00:00:00
Deadly heatwaves will continue to rise, according to study Seventy-four percent of the world's population will be exposed to deadly heatwaves by 2100 if carbon gas emissions continue to rise at current rates, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change. Even if emissions are aggressively reduced, the
2017-06-19 00:00:00
Optimizing feeding is necessary to maintain milk production in organic herds Currently, agriculture accounts for approximately 9% of total US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By varying diet formulation and the associated crop production to supply the diet, farmers can affect the quantity of GHG emissions of various feeding systems
2017-06-15 00:00:00
Earning a living in a changing climate -- the plant perspective Some of the world's plants are using 'last-stand' strategies to survive rather than thrive as global climate change gathers apace. Ecologists assessed plant strategies in less suitable climates by tapping into big data collated from 16 different countries
2017-06-14 00:00:00
Scientists make plastic from sugar and carbon dioxide Some biodegradable plastics could in the future be made using sugar and carbon dioxide, replacing unsustainable plastics made from crude oil, following research by scientists from the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University o
2017-06-13 00:00:00
Climate change risk for animals living in prime conditions The study examined whether birds might be able to evolve to adapt to changes to the natural environment within their range -- the geographical area where the birds nest, feed, migrate and hibernate over the course of their lifetimes.
2017-06-13 00:00:00
Understanding multi-decadal global warming rate changes The multi-decadal global warming rate changes are primarily attributed to multiple ocean surface temperature changes, according to research by CAS Institute of Atmospheric Physics and Australian Bureau of Meteorology and it is the net impact of multiple o
2017-06-13 00:00:00
Iqaluit could start running out of fresh water by 2024 Without action, the supply of fresh water in Iqaluit will begin to dwindle by 2024 due to climate change and increased demand, research led by York University has found.
2017-06-12 00:00:00
Researchers find a surprise just beneath the surface in carbon dioxide experiment An X-ray technique, coupled with theoretical work, revealed how oxygen atoms embedded very near the surface of a copper sample had a more dramatic effect on the early stages of the reaction with carbon dioxide (CO2) than earlier theories could account for
2017-06-12 00:00:00
Detailed new genome for maize shows the plant has deep resources for continued adaptation A much more detailed reference genome for maize is published in Nature today. The sequence of DNA letters in the plant's 10 chromosomes reveals how how incredibly flexible it is, a characteristic that directly follows from the way its genome is organized.
2017-06-12 00:00:00
Will Theresa May allow “climate pariah” DUP to weaken action on climate? Will Theresa May allow “climate pariah” DUP to weaken action on climate?
Responding to today’s news of a hung UK parliament and that the Conservative Party may govern with the support of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), James Orr, Friends of
2017-06-09 14:30:00
Where climate change is most likely to induce food violence While climate change is expected to lead to more violence related to food scarcity, new research suggests that the strength of a country's government plays a vital role in preventing uprisings.
2017-06-08 00:00:00
Nanotechnology reveals hidden depths of bacterial 'machines' New research from the University of Liverpool, published in the journal Nanoscale, has probed the structure and material properties of protein machines in bacteria, which have the capacity to convert carbon dioxide into sugar through photosynthesis.
2017-06-08 00:00:00
Finding new homes won't help Emperor penguins cope with climate change Unlike other species that migrate successfully to escape the wrath of climate change, a new study shows that dispersal may help sustain global Emperor penguin populations for a limited time, but, as sea ice conditions continue to deteriorate, the 54 colon
2017-06-07 00:00:00
Data from satellite imagery useful for malaria early warning systems Researchers in Sweden have developed a model that uses seasonal weather data from satellite images to accurately predict outbreak of malaria with a one-month lead time. With the model, a host of weather information gathered from satellite images can be us
2017-06-07 00:00:00
Fungi awake bacteria from their slumber When a soil dries out, this has a negative impact on the activity of soil bacteria. Using an innovative combination of state-of-the-art analysis and imaging techniques, UFZ-researchers have now discovered that fungi increase the activity of bacteria in dr
2017-06-07 00:00:00
Decomposing leaves are surprising source of greenhouse gases Scientists have pinpointed a new source of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that's more potent than carbon dioxide. The culprit? Tiny bits of decomposing leaves in soil. The new discovery, led by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers and funded by th
2017-06-05 00:00:00
Metal-ion catalysts and hydrogen peroxide could green up plastics production Researchers at the University of Illinois are contributing to the development of more environmentally friendly catalysts for the production of plastic and resin precursors that are often derived from fossil fuels. The key to their technique comes from rec
2017-06-05 00:00:00
PET/MR shows arterial CO2 as potent vasodilator for cardiac stress testing Using PET/MR imaging, a new international study featured in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine demonstrates that increases in partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) can safely and efficiently widen blood vessels of the heart du
2017-06-05 00:00:00
Breeding pairs of birds cooperate to resist climate change Most bird chicks need parental care to survive. In biparental species the chicks have greater chances of success if both parents participate in this task, especially under hostile situations. An international team of scientists has revealed that when temp
2017-06-05 00:00:00
International science team: Marine reserves can help mitigate climate change An international team of scientists has concluded that 'highly protected' marine reserves can help mitigate the effects of climate change and suggests that these areas be expanded and better managed throughout the world.
2017-06-05 00:00:00
The first low-cost system for splitting carbon dioxide EPFL scientists have built the first Earth-abundant and low-cost catalytic system for splitting CO2 into CO and oxygen, an important step towards achieving the conversion of renewable energy into hydrocarbon fuels.
2017-06-05 00:00:00
Decomposing leaves are a surprising source of greenhouse gases Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed a new source of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that's more potent than carbon dioxide. The culprit?Tiny bits of decomposing leaves in soil.
2017-06-05 00:00:00
Exxon and Tillerson Accused of Defrauding Investors Over Climate Risks <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Lauren McCauley, staff writer</div></div></div>&l
2017-06-02 17:37:52
Sydney Harbor emissions equivalent to 200 cars on the roads The first footprint of Sydney Harbor's carbon emissions has found it is roughly equivalent to similar natural 'drowned river' estuaries in the US but significantly less than polluted water sources straddling build-up areas in Europe and Asia. The footprin
2017-06-02 00:00:00
'Instantly rechargeable' battery could change the future of electric and hybrid automobiles A technology developed by Purdue researchers could provide an 'instantly rechargeable' method that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly for recharging electric and hybrid vehicle batteries through a quick and easy process similar to refueling
2017-06-01 00:00:00
Public confused by climate change messages Experts, charities, the media and government confuse the public by speaking 'different languages' on climate change, a new study says. The research team focused on Colombia and likened climate change communication to a 'broken phone'.
2017-06-01 00:00:00
Friends of the Earth will oppose any trade deal with the US if Trump pulls out of Paris Friends of the Earth will oppose any trade deal with the US if Trump pulls out of Paris
Reacting to reports today (31 May) that Donald Trump will pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement, Craig Bennett, Friends of the Earth CEO said:
"Fri
2017-05-31 14:30:45
Spotted owls benefit from forest fire mosaic Fire is a crucial part of the forest ecosystem on which threatened spotted owls rely, but climate change and decades of fire suppression are changing the dynamics of these forests. A new study examines California spotted owl habitat use and shows that whi
2017-05-31 00:00:00
Support for tidal energy is high among Washington residents A new University of Washington study found that people who believe climate change is a problem and see economic, environmental and/or social benefits to using tidal energy are more likely to support such projects. This is the first US study to look broadl
2017-05-31 00:00:00
Cold conversion of food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer Researchers from Concordia's Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (BCEE) in collaboration with Bio-Terre Systems Inc. are taking the fight against global warming to colder climes.
2017-05-31 00:00:00
