Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered that brown carbon aerosol from wildfires loses its ability to absorb sunlight the longer it remains in the atmosphere, leading to a significant reduction in warming effects. This finding challenges current climate models and could impact air quality management districts.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology Letters·DateOct 11, 2017
Researchers discovered a four-phase pattern in soil organic matter decay and carbon dioxide flows to the atmosphere due to soil warming. This pattern has significant implications for global warming, as it suggests that microbial communities are adapting to changing conditions by evolving new enzymes to process reduced carbon.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalScience·DateOct 5, 2017
A 26-year study has revealed a cyclical response between soil warming and carbon release, suggesting a self-reinforcing feedback loop that could exacerbate global warming. The study found that warmed soils experienced periods of abundant carbon release, alternating with periods of no detectable loss in soil carbon stores.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalScience·DateOct 5, 2017
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Researchers aim to unravel the underlying physical mechanisms driving SST warming in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. Despite various studies, a consensus on the dominant mechanism remains elusive due to limited data and conflicting explanations.
Researchers from the University of Oxford and international partners found that achieving the Paris Agreement's goal of 1.5°C global warming requires more ambitious emission cuts than initially estimated. The study suggests that limiting total CO2 emissions to below 240 billion tonnes could achieve this goal.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalNature Geoscience·DateSep 18, 2017
Researchers discovered a new mechanism that may explain how temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere spiked several degrees centigrade during the last global ice age. The study suggests Antarctica plays a role too, and linked melting ice there to rapid atmospheric warming in the North Atlantic.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 12, 2017
A new study by Cornell University shows that deforestation significantly impacts global warming, even if fossil fuel emissions are eliminated. Tropical deforestation can lead to a 1.5 degree increase in global warming, making it an important consideration for climate policy.
SourceCornell University·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateSep 5, 2017
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A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that reindeer grazing can help protect tundra plant diversity in a warming climate. By allowing more plant species to co-exist and benefit from warmer conditions, reindeer can increase light availability and preserve small and slowly-growing plant species.
SourceUmea University·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 4, 2017
A new study predicts that 79% of species native to the region will lose out due to warming, with more animals losing suitable habitat than gaining it. The average warming of 0.4 degrees predicted by 2099 will cause unique local species to change their distribution.
SourceBritish Antarctic Survey·JournalNature Climate Change·DateSep 4, 2017
A 1°C warming of the Antarctic Ocean led to a single pioneer species dominating the community, driving a reduction in overall species diversity and evenness. Marine organisms also responded with increased growth rates, particularly in warmer months.
Researchers found natural geologic methane emissions were three to four times lower than previously estimated numbers, suggesting anthropogenic fossil methane emissions are higher. The study suggests reducing methane emissions from fossil fuels may be an even more important factor in reducing global warming.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature·DateAug 24, 2017
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A new study suggests that the last ice age transition to a warmer climate did not include massive methane flux from marine sediments or tundra. Instead, rising levels of atmospheric methane were likely from tropical wetlands, according to researchers at Oregon State University.
SourceOregon State University·JournalNature·DateAug 23, 2017
A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that methane hydrates in the Arctic Ocean are not a significant contributor to global warming. The researchers found that hydrates are already seeping methane for thousands of years, and this process is not affected by short-term temperature warming.
SourceUiT The Arctic University of Norway·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 22, 2017
A summer 'vortex' of cold air over the Karakoram mountain range is inducing an anomalous cooling that causes glaciers to grow in spite of global warming. This unique temperature control system has significant implications for ice melt rates and river flows in the region.
SourceNewcastle University·JournalNature Climate Change·DateAug 7, 2017
Researchers found that two more degrees of warming are already committed to by past emissions, regardless of current efforts. Even if all fossil fuel emissions stopped, warming would still reach about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJul 31, 2017
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Researchers used models to simulate the effectiveness of a combined set of geoengineering tools in reducing warming and precipitation changes. The study found that deploying both methods in concert could decrease global warming to pre-industrial levels, but with substantial regional variations in rainfall.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJul 24, 2017
A study in the journal Temperature found that high temperatures can lead to a 27% labor loss and 15% decrease in work time for grape-picking workers in European wine production. The research highlights the potential negative impact of global warming on the industry, which is a significant contributor to world GDP.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalTemperature·DateJul 12, 2017
New research reveals Arctic winter warming events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer, with an average duration of 12 hours longer than three decades ago. The study attributes this increase to major storms in the Arctic, which bring warm air from the Atlantic Ocean, leading to peak temperatures above minus 10 degrees Celsius.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJul 11, 2017
A new study by NASA scientists found that Arctic winter warming events are occurring more frequently and lastingly, with an average increase of nearly two days in duration. The study also shows a significant impact on the Arctic climate system, with warmer temperatures hindering ice growth and expansion.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJul 11, 2017
Scientists reconstructed annual temperature anomaly in southern China from 1850-2009 using high-resolution temperature proxies. The results show robust centennial warming and a first rapid cooling followed by significant warming intervals, with the most recent being from 1970, featuring unprecedented warmth rates.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJul 6, 2017
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Researchers developed a mathematical model to reconcile temperature estimates from global climate models and paleoclimate records. They found that higher temperature ranges, up to 6 degrees Celsius, may be possible when long-term warming patterns are considered.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 5, 2017
A new study analyzing multiple ocean datasets reveals that the oceans are robustly warming, regardless of data used. The heat redistribution among global oceans experienced a significant shift over several decades.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalClimate Dynamics·DateJun 29, 2017
A significant warming trend is observed globally since the mid-1990s, with Europe-West Asia and northeast Asia experiencing the most pronounced warming. This warming has led to increased casualties from hot events, with a 23-fold increase in deaths between 2001-2010 and 1991-2000.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateJun 21, 2017
A Cornell University study reveals that labels matter in accepting climate science, with climate change being viewed as more real than global warming. Despite this, 65% of Republicans acknowledge global warming's existence.
SourceCornell University·JournalClimatic Change·DateJun 21, 2017
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A new study reveals that multiple ocean surface temperature changes are the primary driver of multi-decadal global warming accelerations and slowdowns. This finding supports a more accurate estimate of future global warming rates to meet the Paris Conference's 1.5°C target.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJun 13, 2017
A devastating combination of El Niño and global warming led to extreme temperatures in April 2016 in Southeast Asia, breaking all previous records. Long-term warming has played an increasing role in rising April temperatures, exacerbating energy consumption, crop production disruptions, and human discomfort.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 6, 2017
Scientists from Kyoto University and UC San Diego discovered that early 20th century sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific and North Atlantic warmed more than previously thought. The researchers found that rising Pacific-Atlantic temperatures were the major driver of rapid Arctic warming during this period.
SourceKyoto University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 29, 2017
A global assessment reveals that increased leaf abundance in boreal areas warms the environment while in arid regions it cools. The study suggests a buffering effect of greening on warming in about 60% of vegetated areas, but amplifies warming in boreal zones.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 25, 2017
A new UNLV study published in Nature Geoscience has found evidence of nearly continuous warming in the Ural Mountains in central Russia over the past 11,000 years. This contradicts previous work that focused on summer temperature trends and supports computer models predicting continual warming.
SourceUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMay 22, 2017
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A new study published in Earth System Dynamics finds that Antarctica's slower warming pace may be due to its high land height. The research suggests that if Antarctica were flat, it would warm more quickly due to changes in heat transport by the atmosphere and oceans.
SourceEuropean Geosciences Union·JournalEarth System Dynamics·DateMay 18, 2017
A recent study by Dr. YAO Yao and Prof. LUO Dehai found that Arctic warming strengthens Ural blocking, leading to more widespread Eurasian cold events. The study suggests that the large BKS warming since 2000 weakens the meridional temperature gradient, increasing persistence of the UB.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalJournal of Climate·DateMay 15, 2017
A positive phase of the Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation could accelerate global warming, potentially pushing temperatures above 1.5°C as early as 2026. According to new research, this natural climate driver would likely produce a sharp acceleration in global warming over the next decade.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 8, 2017
Researchers argue that current measurements like global warming potential mask the effects of greenhouse gases over different timescales. A new approach recognizing both 20- and 100-year time scales could provide clarity to climate change policy analyses and avoid misleading debates.
SourcePrinceton School of Public and International Affairs·JournalScience·DateMay 4, 2017
A study led by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology finds that global warming is responsible for tripling of extreme West African Sahel storms in the last 35 years. Climate change will increase the risk of more frequent and severe flooding, as well as poor sanitation-related diseases in West African cities.
SourceUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology·JournalNature·DateApr 26, 2017
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A field campaign on Ellef Ringnes Island revealed over 130 methane seep mounds in Cretaceous age sediments, indicating a significant release of methane during climate warming. The discovery supports concerns of potential destabilization of modern methane hydrates and has important implications for the Arctic Ocean's warming.
SourceGeological Society of America·JournalGeological Society of America Bulletin·DateApr 13, 2017
A new international research study warns that global warming will thaw about 20% more permafrost than previously thought, potentially releasing significant greenhouse gases into the Earth's atmosphere. Nearly 4 million square kilometers of frozen soil could be lost for every additional degree of global warming experienced.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalNature Climate Change·DateApr 10, 2017
Declining plant diversity shifts flowering phenology at the same magnitude as global warming, according to a new study. This finding highlights the critical role of biotic interactions in understanding ecosystem changes and the impact on plant reproduction.
SourceColumbia University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 24, 2017
A study published in Scientific Reports found that a 2°C rise in sea surface temperature in June 2015 led to a 6°C rise on Dongsha Atoll, killing approximately 40% of the resident coral community. The researchers suggest that natural cooling mechanisms can no longer protect corals from the effects of global warming.
SourceWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 23, 2017
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Researchers found that Republicans are less likely to conform to the scientific consensus on global warming when temperatures are extreme, while Democrats are more likely to attribute it to human activity. Temperature anomalies exacerbate existing political polarization and partisan differences over global warming beliefs.
The new study reconstructs historical ocean subsurface temperature change with improved accuracy, revealing larger ocean energy accumulation and increased confidence in climate change assessments. This advances our understanding of global warming driven by the Earth's energy imbalance.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 13, 2017
New research finds that warming soil layers can increase CO2 release by 34-37% due to deeper storage of carbon. This suggests a significant source of uncertainty in climate projections and highlights the need for better understanding of soil's role in climate change.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMar 9, 2017
A recent study reveals that the global warming hiatus from 1998 to 2013 was dominated by decreasing surface latent heat flux and cloud-related processes. The researchers found that atmospheric dynamics are coupled with surface turbulent heat fluxes over lower troposphere and coupled with cloud processes over upper troposphere.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 3, 2017
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A new study found that warming ponds can release almost twice as much methane and absorb half as much carbon dioxide over a seven-year period. This amplifies the effects of global warming on these small ecosystems, contributing significantly to climate change.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Climate Change·DateFeb 20, 2017
Researchers found that climate models underestimates high-elevation temperature changes, with errors of up to 40%, likely due to flawed water vapor content representation. This could lead to more extreme warming in fragile ecosystems like tropical glaciers.
SourceBrown University·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 27, 2017
A recent study by University of Montana researcher Ashley Ballantyne and former doctoral student William Smith found that land ecosystems take up less carbon during periods of rapid warming and more during periods of slower warming. This slowing-down is attributed to reduced plant respiration, not increased photosynthesis.
SourceThe University of Montana·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJan 24, 2017
New research shows that forests 'held their breath' during the recent global warming slowdown, releasing less carbon back into the atmosphere. During this period of slower warming, worldwide forests took up more carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and stored it in the natural environment.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJan 23, 2017
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst predict that Northeast US temperatures will increase much faster than the global average, reaching a 2-degrees Celsius warming target about 20 years earlier. The study finds regional variations in climate change impacts, including wetter winters and drier summers.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJan 11, 2017
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Scientists at UMD developed an empirical model of global climate to analyze the Paris Agreement, suggesting countries can limit warming if they achieve pledged greenhouse gas reductions. The book, Paris Climate Agreement: Beacon of Hope, recommends a transition to renewable energy by 2060 to meet the RCP 4.5 scenario.
A new study confirms the steady warming of oceans over the past 75 years, with a rate of 0.12 degrees Celsius per decade since 1997, contradicting claims of a global warming 'hiatus'. The research uses data from buoys, satellites, and Argo floats to support the NOAA findings, providing accurate measurements of ocean temperatures.
SourceUniversity of York·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 4, 2017
A new study using independent data from satellites and robotic floats confirms that the oceans have warmed at a rate of 0.12 degrees Celsius per decade since 2000, nearly twice as fast as earlier estimates. This finding eliminates much of the global warming hiatus, which was attributed to biases in ship measurements.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 4, 2017
A new study published in Science suggests that meeting the Paris Agreement's global warming target of 1.5 degrees Celsius could lead to a significant increase in global fish catches, with potential gains ranging from three to six million metric tons per year. The researchers found that some oceans are more sensitive to changes in tempe...
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalScience·DateDec 22, 2016
A new study highlights the urgent need for global action to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C due to its critical role in preserving marine ecosystems and limiting species turnover for the fishing industry. The results show that exceeding this target could lead to a three-fold decline in marine biomass.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateDec 22, 2016
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Meeting the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target could significantly benefit fisheries, with potential fish catches increasing by more than three million tonnes per year for every degree Celsius decrease in global warming.
SourceNippon Foundation-Nereus Program·JournalScience·DateDec 22, 2016
A new study suggests that local weather conditions can influence people's beliefs about global warming. In places with more record-breaking cold temperatures, residents are more likely to doubt the planet is warming. The research highlights the importance of differentiating between weather and climate.
SourceUtah State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 19, 2016
A new study at George Washington University found that local weather experiences drive belief or non-belief in climate change among Americans. Record high temperatures are associated with increased acceptance of global warming, while record low temperatures contribute to skepticism.
SourceGeorge Washington University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 19, 2016
New research suggests that global warming could slow the upward migration of certain subalpine tree species, such as Engelmann spruce and limber pine. The study found that warming can harm young trees even in their first year, reducing seedling survival rates at all three elevations.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateDec 15, 2016
A global study predicts that soils may release large quantities of carbon dioxide in response to warming, leading to even faster rates of warming globally. Soils in Arctic ecosystems are the most susceptible to releasing stored carbon when warmed.
SourceKansas State University·JournalNature·DateDec 7, 2016
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Experts reassess temperature trends, finding that global warming slowed less from 1998 to 2012, peaking in 2016 at a level around 1.5ºC above its level early in the Industrial Revolution. Global temperatures remain high due to exceptionally low sea-ice extent in both hemispheres.
SourceWiley·JournalQuarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society·DateDec 5, 2016
A recent study found enhanced nitrous oxide emissions in Arctic soils under field warming conditions, with hampered plant growth playing a key role. The study highlights the potential for even mild air warming to trigger greenhouse gas production at depth.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateNov 21, 2016
A study found that soil respiration rates increase with temperature up to 25°C, but decrease above this threshold. The Arctic and deserts are most responsive to climate warming due to higher carbon storage in soils.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 14, 2016