Carbon dioxide concentrations reached a new record high in 2020, with comparable levels not seen for roughly 3 million years, the United Nations weather agency … Atmospheric Carbon at Level Unseen in 3 Million YearsRead more
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Oceans absorb 90% of human-induced planet warming
Human-induced climate change is skewing Earth’s energy balance and oceans are bearing the brunt of the heat accumulation, according to a new study. About 89 … Oceans absorb 90% of human-induced planet warmingRead more
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Melting Arctic sea ice is changing bowhead whale migrations
Research has found that some bowhead whales in the Bering–Chukchi–Beaufort (BCB) population are no longer migrating to the northwestern Bering Sea in the winter but … Melting Arctic sea ice is changing bowhead whale migrationsRead more
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Glacier National Park used to have 150 glaciers. Now it has 26.
Glacier National Park is losing its namesake glaciers and new research shows just how quickly: Over the past 50 years, 39 of the park’s glaciers … Glacier National Park used to have 150 glaciers. Now it has 26.Read more
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How pesticides intensify global warming
A new study shows that pesticides are a key contributor to climate change, from their manufacturing, transportation, and application, all the way to their degradation … How pesticides intensify global warmingRead more
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Breathing is going to get tougher
Not all pollution comes from people. When global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, harmful plant emissions and dust will also increase by as much … Breathing is going to get tougherRead more
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Record low sea ice cover in the Antarctic
There is currently less sea ice in the Antarctic than at any time in the forty years since the beginning of satellite observation: in early … Record low sea ice cover in the AntarcticRead more
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Over 4% of summer mortality in European cities is attributable to urban heat islands
Exposure to heat has been associated with premature mortality, cardiorespiratory disease and hospital admissions. This is particularly true for heat waves, but also occurs with … Over 4% of summer mortality in European cities is attributable to urban heat islandsRead more
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Carbon Emissions Hit a New Record High
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase 1% in 2022, hitting a new record of 37.5 billion tonnes, scientists announced today … Carbon Emissions Hit a New Record HighRead more
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No sign of decrease in global CO2 emissions
Global carbon emissions in 2022 remain at record levels — with no sign of the decrease that is urgently needed to limit warming to 1.5°C, … No sign of decrease in global CO2 emissionsRead more