Articles tagged with Climate Change
A consortium of Missouri universities and research institutions will examine how climate change affects agriculture in the state. Researchers will focus on plant stress, soil changes, and regional weather patterns.
Research suggests climate change could reduce the size of extreme low-oxygen waters in the ocean. As trade winds weaken, nutrient-rich water percolates up from the deep sea, supporting marine life and oxygen levels.
A Florida State University study reveals that while the number of tornado days per year has decreased, their density and strength have increased. This means that even though tornadoes are not occurring as frequently, they are having a more significant impact when they do occur.
Research shows that megafires and extreme droughts are associated in California, with the latter being exacerbated by human behavior. This shift has led to changes in the ecosystem, such as a switch from chaparral to grasslands, favoring invasive non-native species.
Researchers emphasize the need for enhanced international cooperation in Antarctica to address key scientific questions and environmental concerns.
Researchers found that natural hydraulic fractures formed over time spans of 33 to 35 million years, driven by the slow generation of natural gas. These fractures play a crucial role in modern hydraulic fracturing production, connecting pores in reservoir rock to the hydraulic fracture and wellbore.
Researchers at Aalto University found that shifting to vegetarian diets can reduce green water use by up to 21% and blue water use by up to 14%. This could secure food supply for an additional 1.8 billion people without increasing water resources.
Archaeologists at WSU document a bloody period of violence (1140-1180) in central Mesa Verde, Colorado, in contrast to nearby northern Rio Grande region. The study highlights factors like specialization and social structures that may have contributed to the differences in levels of violence.
Climate researchers found that recent rapid Atlantic Ocean warming has affected climate in the Pacific, strengthening trade winds, accelerating sea level rise in the western Pacific, and causing eastern Pacific surface cooling. The study highlights the impact of Atlantic-Pacific coupling on global climate trends.
New research from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Southampton shows collective switching or group buying schemes can save UK consumers up to a third of their yearly electricity bills. The study proposes a model to help consumers form more efficient buying groups and minimize switching risks.
Researchers used big data science to extract insights on climate extremes, finding that global warming may not mean fewer extreme cold snaps. The study suggests that natural processes driving weather anomalies could continue to occur in a warming future.
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire found that decreased carbon dioxide levels led to the initiation of Antarctic glaciation 34 million years ago, contradicting a long-held theory. The study suggests that CO2-driven cooling played a crucial role in generating the ice sheet.
The deep sea provides numerous benefits to society, including acting as a greenhouse gas sink, regenerating nutrients, and fueling the marine food web. However, rapid exploitation of its resources poses significant threats to its habitat and global impact, necessitating a global effort to protect and manage these vast habitats.
New research identifies high-priority conservation areas in Europe due to climate change, with only 4% of land area offering refuge for species. The study highlights the need for targeted conservation efforts in human-dominated landscapes.
A new policy paper highlights how declining wildlife populations drive violent conflicts, organized crime, and child labor worldwide. Biologists must join forces with experts from various fields to address this complex challenge.
Research in Saanich Inlet reveals sulfur-oxidizing bacterial group SUP05 dominates oxygen-starved regions, driving carbon dioxide fixation and nutrient cycling. The study sheds light on the ecological impact of microbial respiration in the oxygen-poor ocean.
Researchers calculate that the eastern, Jordanian side of the Dead Sea will experience a dramatic reduction in natural replenishment rate of groundwater if precipitation lowers as predicted. This could lead to shortages in water resources, affecting not only agriculture but also the growing population, with serious social and economic ...
New research finds that beef cattle are responsible for far more greenhouse gas emissions than other types of animals, accounting for 74% of livestock-related emissions. The study estimates that greenhouse gas emissions from livestock have increased by 51% over the past nearly half a century.
State Senator Darrell Steinberg will receive the ESA Regional Policy Award for his efforts in fostering renewable energy, clean water, and parks. The award recognizes Steinberg's championing of bills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable communities.
A study found that people search for climate information during extreme weather events, with Republicans seeking info during hot spells and Democrats during temperature changes. This suggests a connection between individual experiences of weather and their perceived threat of climate change.
Researchers found that global climate models fail to accurately represent the characteristics of airborne African dust, which influences Atlantic Ocean hurricanes. Surface waves in the central Beaufort Sea also play a role in energy and nutrient transport, contributing to ice retreat and potentially exacerbating coastal erosion.
A new study of shark teeth from a coastal Arctic Ocean site provides insight into Eocene marine life and suggests that sharks may be able to cope with decreasing salinity. The findings also shed light on the potential impacts of Arctic warming on shark populations.
Researchers argue that IPCC's approval process limits its credibility by not considering diverse policy views. By analyzing global emissions data, they show how different interpretations can be made from the same dataset, highlighting the need for a more connected scientific-policy interface.
Biologists at UC San Diego have discovered a new genetic pathway in plants that helps them reduce breathing pores in response to rising CO2 levels, a mechanism that can affect heat stress and drought tolerance. The discovery could provide tools for engineering crops to deal with droughts and high temperatures.
Researchers discovered scorpion burrows have a warm platform to regulate body temperature before hunting, and a cool chamber to rest during the day. The design is common among all studied species, suggesting it evolved by natural selection to meet physiological needs.
A new study estimates that low-carbon energy options require additional investments of around $800 billion a year from now to mid-century. The researchers found that much of this capital could come from shifting subsidies and investments away from fossil fuels.
A study found that trees with higher carbohydrate storage are more resistant to drought, providing insights for reforestation efforts. Researchers in Malaysia manipulated carbohydrate levels and observed improved drought survival rates in seedlings.
Researchers at the University of East Anglia argue that natural resources worth more than US$40 trillion must be accounted for. The value of these 'natural capital' elements is largely excluded from GDP and corporate accounting, but using them has an impact on the natural world and future living standards.
A new study by Brazilian researchers demonstrates that converting degraded pastureland to sugar cane biofuel crops can provide a nearly immediate carbon payback. The Cerrado region in Brazil has seen over half of its land cleared for agriculture, but using this land for sugar cane production could help slow climate change.
A new study found a surprisingly wide span of three months in leaf-out times among 1,597 woody plant species at eight botanical gardens globally. The observations suggest that species differences in leaf-out times could impact the length of the growing season and animal activities.
New research reveals that climate change coverage has overshadowed biodiversity issues in media and funding. Biodiversity conservation experts recommend leveraging climate change awareness to secure more funds and attention for critical conservation efforts.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change has shown that Arctic warming is actually reducing the risk of cold extremes across large swathes of the Northern Hemisphere. Autumn and winter days are becoming warmer on average, with less variability from day-to-day, making extremely cold days less likely.
Over the last 30,000 years, three species of penguins - Chinstrap, Adélie, and southern Gentoo penguins - increased in numbers as Antarctica warmed. However, recent declines in some populations suggest ice is now retreating too far or too fast.
Researchers have found a significant relationship between climate change and ocean currents spanning six million years, with shifts detected in sediments analyzed from the Atlantic near Gibraltar.
China faces both criticisms and accolades for its environmental record, being both the largest polluter and the country leading in cleaning up pollution. Dr. Joachim H. Spangenberg suggests three fields of action to help China reduce its climate footprint and accumulated debt within a decade.
Researchers discover new permafrost forming around Twelvemile Lake in Alaska, but predict it won't last beyond the end of this century. The formation is attributed to willow shrubs providing shade and cooling the surrounding soil.
A four-step compromise is proposed to share the burden of carbon reductions, reducing actors involved in initial efforts, switching to consumption-based carbon accounting, redistributing the burden based on responsibility and capability, and bringing changes back to the larger U.N. group for inclusive emissions management
Researchers have mapped ancient Inuit trails using archival accounts, maps, and place names, providing a vital step in cultural preservation and understanding Inuit history. The 'pan-Inuit' world is being fragmented due to climate change, but the atlas shows the geographical extent and connectedness of Inuit occupancy.
A study suggests that warming climates can indirectly increase CO2 levels in the atmosphere by reducing iron and silicon availability in ocean waters. This is particularly significant in the southern ocean and equatorial Pacific, which play a crucial role in regulating atmospheric CO2.
The UC team will monitor snow cover, pollination, and mating behaviors of the Rocky Mountain Apollo butterfly to understand climate change's effects on its population. The research aims to reconstruct climatological conditions experienced by the butterflies in the past using meteorological data from a field station.
Researchers found koalas in Australia's tropical northeast choose trees with trunks over 5°C cooler than air temperature to rest and cool down. This behavior helps reduce heat stress, with access to these trees saving about half the water a koala needs on hot days.
Researchers found that climate change films often perpetuate limiting identity politics, reinforcing racial, gender, and sexual stereotypes. The study suggests that dominant representations in these films fail to align with key sustainable development goals of equity, freedom, and shared responsibility.
Researchers predict global malnutrition will decline significantly if agricultural productivity grows, despite income growth. Improved food security will lift many people out of hunger-stricken regions through increased caloric consumption and higher protein diets.
The opening of new Arctic shipping routes poses significant risks to the north Atlantic and north Pacific coasts from invasive species. Scientists warn that unchecked commercial shipping could drastically alter the exchange of invasive species across the region.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that climate change is favoring the distribution of light-colored insects in Europe, particularly butterflies and dragonflies. This phenomenon is due to their ability to regulate heat through their color variation, allowing them to thrive in warmer areas.
The study found that Australian sweet cherry varieties 'Sweetheart' and 'Kordia' have different chill hour requirements. The researchers concluded that regions in Western Australia and Queensland will become marginal for 'Kordia', while 'Sweetheart' can still thrive with increased winter temperatures.
Growing resistance to antibiotics demands a united global response, with experts calling for an independent body to oversee surveillance and set evidence-based targets. The world faces a future where simple infections become deadly diseases, with treatment relying on just one or two drugs.
Researchers found that shrubs on Campbell Island experience decreased growth when winter temperatures fluctuate between cold and warm enough for growth. This is due to the depletion of resources for photosynthesis during the winter.
Research at the University of Granada shows that fossils can be used to study cyclical paleoenvironmental changes with varying time scales. The study characterizes irregular cycles lasting from less than a day to over a million years, revealing patterns in extinction events and ecological responses.
New indicators of social and environmental well-being are being used to measure a nation's success beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP). These include birth weight, hours slept, eyeglasses, city birds, washing machines, and teenage schoolgirls, highlighting the need for broader measures of societal progress.
A groundbreaking study by UC Irvine and NASA glaciologists shows previously uncharted deep valleys connecting the Greenland Ice Sheet to the ocean, eroding glacier edges and releasing massive amounts of water. The research reveals that Greenland's frozen mass will retreat faster and farther inland than anticipated, contributing signifi...
Seven wildfires are still burning in San Diego County, California, with the Cocos Fire being the most active, spanning over 1,200 acres. The region is experiencing extreme drought conditions, and climate change is cited as a factor by the governor.
Researchers found that smaller groups of countries are more likely to reach consensus, while side agreements among smaller numbers of participants can actually promote the UN process. The study also highlights the importance of perceived individual threat in maintaining successful negotiations.
Researchers have discovered that the upward motion of Antarctica's crust is occurring at a rate of 15mm per year, much faster than previously thought. The land is rising due to the melting of glaciers and the subsequent reduction in weight on the Earth's crust.
A new report highlights the need for improved policy support for grassroots environmental projects in the UK. Community energy initiatives, such as solar panels and wind turbines, have potential to make a significant impact on tackling climate change.
Researchers found that stronger westerly winds are delivering rain to southern Australia while pushing colder air towards Antarctica. This explains why Antarctica is not warming as much as other continents and why Australia faces more droughts.
Scientists have identified a new species of paper wasp, Polistes helveticus, in Central Europe. The discovery revealed the coexistence of two distinct species, one already known from the region and another previously thought to be limited to southern Europe.
Researchers found that changes in light intensity affect tree ring density in the Arctic, resolving the divergence problem. The study suggests regional variations in cloud cover and light availability impact tree growth.
Globally, phytoplankton and zooplankton biomass are projected to decrease by 6% and 11%, respectively, due to rising sea temperatures. This reduction in primary and secondary production will have a negative impact on fish biomass, particularly pelagic species.
The Randolph Glacier Inventory is a globally complete map of glaciers, covering over 730,000 km2 with a total volume of about 170,000 km3. The new inventory provides unprecedented accuracy for studying the impacts of climate change on glaciers worldwide.