Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today, and effective strategies for mitigating its impact are urgently needed. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have collaborated with experts from around the world to develop a comprehensive computer simulation that analyzes different strategies for combating climate change. By incorporating various models
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In the past few centuries, anthropogenic aerosols and greenhouse gases (GHGs) have played pivotal roles in the storage and distribution of heat in the Earth’s oceans. A recent study conducted by the University of California, Riverside, has delved into the specific effects of these two influential factors on oceanic heat uptake, redistribution, and storage. By
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the demand for agricultural products, particularly in South America. As a result, large-scale agriculture has rapidly expanded in the region, leading to the conversion of vast areas of grasslands and forests into the production of crops like soybeans and maize. This massive transformation has had
In a recent research project led by Brazilian scientists and published in Scientific Reports, a haunting truth has come to light. Deforestation in Indigenous Territories (ITs) in the Brazilian Amazon has resulted in the emission of a staggering 96 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) between 2013 and 2021. This alarming revelation not only
The East Anatolian fault, stretching across eastern to south-central Turkey, has played a significant role in the formation of the Anatolian tectonic plate. In February 2023, this fault zone caused two major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. While the timing and magnitude of future earthquakes cannot be predicted, a recent study conducted by an international
Marine biologists are increasingly concerned about the impact of human-induced climate change on the oceans. In response, they have been exploring various strategies to address this issue, one of which is ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Ocean alkalinity enhancement is a specific approach to CDR that involves introducing pulverized minerals or dissolved alkali into the