A recent study conducted by Dr. Armineh Barkhordarian from Universität Hamburg’s Cluster of Excellence for climate research CLICCS reveals alarming information about the future of the Arctic. The study confirms that marine heat waves will become a regular occurrence in the Arctic due to higher anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions. The data, published in the journal Communications
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A groundbreaking study led by the University of Barcelona, the Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra (CSIC), and the Imperial College London has introduced a paradigm shift in the understanding of the formation of the Antarctic ice sheet. Published in the journal Nature Geoscience, this research challenges the classical view on the origins of
Scientists from Penn State and Brown University have discovered that rocks once buried in ancient subduction zones hold vital clues for better predictions of how these zones behave between major earthquakes. This groundbreaking research has led to the development of a new model that can more accurately predict pressure solution activity in subduction zones. Published
Governments and businesses have been putting excessive faith in the future removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, rather than focusing on urgently reducing emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels. New research published in Science highlights the dangers of this approach, revealing an incomplete understanding of the detrimental consequences of carbon dioxide removal
Geoscientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges the conventional explanation for how continents formed. According to a study published in Nature Communications, these researchers propose a new origin story that does not involve plate tectonics or any external factors. Instead, they argue that the continents developed solely through internal geological forces within oceanic
The 1972 Clean Water Act has long been in place to protect the “waters of the United States.” However, due to its lack of a concise definition of which streams and wetlands fall under its jurisdiction, determining the exact coverage of the Act has been a challenge. This has left it up to presidential administrations,
Last year, the Amazon rainforest experienced a severe drought, resulting in record-low river levels, food and water shortages, and the death of numerous endangered dolphins. Researchers have now determined that human-induced global warming, rather than El Niño, was the main factor behind this calamity. While both climate change and El Niño contributed equally to reduced
Efficient cookstoves in developing countries have become a popular type of offset on the global carbon market, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, a study conducted by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that these credits significantly overestimate the carbon savings associated with cookstoves. In fact, the overestimation is found to be
In recent years, global temperatures have soared, making 2023 the hottest year on record. Alongside rising temperatures, humidity levels have also increased. This combination of heat and humidity poses a significant threat to all aspects of our lives. As climate change accelerates, the upper limits of what humans can endure in terms of humid heat
Deglaciation during the Holocene period has undeniably shaped the mountainous landscapes we see today. As glaciers retreated, they left behind distinct landforms such as debris ridges and moraines. However, a recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters suggests that erosion rates in these mountainous environments may be declining in more recent decades compared
A recent study conducted by a team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has shed light on the connection between ocean oxygen levels and carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth’s atmosphere. This research, published in Science Advances, not only provides valuable insights into the last ice age but also has significant implications for
The issue of waste has long plagued human societies, with its detrimental effects on the environment becoming more apparent as the global population continues to grow. Despite the existence of natural waste management processes in ecosystems, the waste generated by human activities poses a significant challenge. In a world where two-thirds of the population will