Researchers found two distinct climate intervals where sea ice and ice-free summer conditions likely supported early human migration along the Pacific coastal route. These conditions, occurring from 22,000 to 24,500 years ago and again from 14,800 to 16,400 years ago, may have facilitated movement by providing a more traversable surfac...
SourceOregon State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 6, 2023
New analyses suggest that climate change alters global precipitation and evaporation patterns, leading to increased sensitivity in river water availability. This study revises forecasting models by incorporating local measurement data from over 9,500 catchments worldwide.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Water·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 2, 2023
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Researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics have created a new climatological range-based automatic quality control system for ocean temperature profiles. The system, called CODC-QC, uses 14 distinct quality checks to identify outliers and aims to provide a quality-homogenous database.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalDeep Sea Research Part I Oceanographic Research Papers·DateJan 30, 2023
A new field campaign will provide crucial details on cloud and precipitation properties in the Southern Ocean. Scientists aim to improve climate models' accuracy with data from this region.
The years 2001 to 2011 were the warmest in the last thousand years, with temperatures 1.5 °C higher than in the 20th century at high elevations of the Greenland Ice Sheet. This warming is surprisingly pronounced and decoupled from the rest of the Arctic.
SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·JournalNature·DateJan 18, 2023
Neanderthals at Combe-Grenal consistently preferred to hunt in open tundra-like habitats, unaffected by climatic changes over many millennia. The study's findings provide insights into the subsistence strategies of Neanderthal populations and their adaptability to environmental shifts.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJan 18, 2023
Researchers found altered cognitive function months after the Camp Fire, including increased activity in brain regions involved in cognitive control. Climate trauma may impair daily functioning and reduce wellbeing by weakening interference processing abilities.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalPLOS Climate·DateJan 18, 2023
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A team of scientists reviewed the effectiveness of reanalysis data products for studying the West African climate. They found that ERA5 achieved considerable progress in reducing biases and improving representation compared to its predecessor, ERA-interim.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJan 17, 2023
New research reveals that West Antarctica's ice sheet collapse is not inevitable, with regional variations in climate and ocean circulation affecting the pace of ice loss. Changes in ocean temperature, driven by shifts in offshore wind patterns, have slowed down ice melt in vulnerable regions.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 16, 2023
Research warns that ice roads will become unsustainable as the climate warms, threatening remote communities and industry. The thickness of ice needed to support transport trucks varies by region, with some areas experiencing a 90% decline in safe days of ice.
SourceYork University·JournalEarth s Future·DateJan 12, 2023
Researchers found that global wave models can vary in their estimates of extreme wave heights by up to 20 feet, which can lead to underprotected areas during extreme events. The study emphasizes the need for considering multiple models and modern observational data to better assess offshore and coastal risks.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 11, 2023
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A new study finds that Florida neighborhoods affected by hurricanes experience gentrification, with average income of new buyers increasing while long-term demand stays stable. Weaker income households struggle to access affordable housing options after the storms.
SourceResources for the Future (RFF)·JournalJournal of Environmental Economics and Management·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 4, 2023
A new study reveals that climate warming can reduce the burial of organic carbon beneath the ocean, leading to increased atmospheric carbon release. Researchers analyzed over 50 years of seafloor sediment cores, finding a significant decrease in organic carbon burial during certain periods, particularly during the mid-Miocene era.
SourceRice University·JournalNature·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 4, 2023
Researchers at University of Copenhagen developed a method to map individual trees' carbon content using aerial images, improving accuracy and enabling better comparisons between countries. The method supports Rwanda in verifying commitments under schemes like REDD+ and AFR 100.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Climate Change·DateDec 22, 2022
New study reveals marine algae adapt to nutrient-poor ocean conditions, sustaining productivity even in depleted waters. This 'metabolic hack' could impact global ocean productivity and carbon sequestration.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 21, 2022
A new study by Boston University School of Public Health and the University of Washington School of Social Work found a consistent relationship between higher temperatures and higher risk of shootings in 100 of the country's most populated cities. Nearly seven percent of shootings can be attributed to above-average daily temperatures.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateDec 16, 2022
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New research shows climate change played a key role in dinosaurs' rise to success during the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. The planet's warming after the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction event allowed sauropod-like dinosaurs to thrive and expand across new territories, becoming the dominant species.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 16, 2022
A UMaine-led study shows that mountain glaciers are linked to shifting westerlies and likely to accelerate due to global warming. The researchers found that fluctuations in glacial snowlines reflected temperature changes over large regions of the atmosphere.
SourceUniversity of Maine·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateDec 13, 2022
A new study found that extreme temperatures are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death, particularly heart failure, which was the leading cause of death globally. The research analyzed data from 32 million cardiovascular deaths in 567 cities across 27 countries between 1979 and 2019.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalCirculation·DateDec 12, 2022
The study found that fact-checkers in the US primarily assessed existence claims, while Australians focused on solutions. Effective fact-checking presentations included visual information, concise summaries, and clear verdicts. Researchers hope to expand their research to cover the role of fact-checking in COVID-19 and other topics.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalJournalism and Mass Communication·TypeSystematic review·DateDec 12, 2022
Researchers have found that corals in the northern Red Sea have not experienced mass bleaching despite high heat stress due to their acquired temperature tolerance around 7,000 years ago. The region's reefs are expected to be among the last standing by the end of the century under projected warming scenarios.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·DateDec 11, 2022
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Researchers found that oscillations between extreme wetness and aridity in California were closely linked with wildfires during the 8.2-kiloyear event. The study suggests that hydroclimate fluctuations will become more common due to global warming, leading to an increase in wildfire activity.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 8, 2022
Researchers at Rutgers University simulated climate change's impact on allergenic pollens, finding significant increases in airborne pollen loads by 2050. The study predicts earlier start times and longer durations for pollen seasons across the US, with notable regional shifts.
SourceRutgers University·JournalFrontiers in Allergy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 6, 2022
Researchers found that using coupled atmosphere-ocean-sea ice circulation models with observation-based datasets, they can predict Antarctic sea ice variability over decadal time scales. The initialization of subsurface ocean temperature and salinity fields significantly improves prediction skills, especially in the west Antarctic region.
SourceCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change·JournalNature·DateDec 5, 2022
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The Miami Affordability Project tool has been updated to visualize the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable communities in Miami-Dade County. The new data-driven mapping tool offers insights into climate risks associated with extreme heat, sea level rise, and flooding.
A new study reveals that high ecosystem resilience is linked to high mortality risk in western US forests, contradicting previous assumptions. The research combines decades of satellite data and ground observations to show a surprising correlation between forest resilience and tree death rates.
SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateDec 5, 2022
Researchers analyzed observational data from a major field campaign in 2020 and found that trade-wind clouds' contribution to climate warming has been overestimated. The study shows that the clouds are more resilient to global warming than previously thought, which can improve the accuracy of future climate projections.
SourceUniversity of Hamburg·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateNov 30, 2022
A new model reveals that warmer Arctic Ocean evaporation transports moisture south, leading to increased snowfall in northern Eurasia. The study sheds light on the mechanism of this phenomenon and its impact on severe weather events.
SourceHokkaido University·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 24, 2022
Research reveals that sweet corn yields significantly decrease with extreme heat during flowering, especially in rainfed fields. Irrigation may help mitigate yield loss, but water scarcity could worsen climate-related challenges.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 22, 2022
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A new study by researchers from the University of Oldenburg found that particles from central South America were the primary source of iron in the South Pacific during the last two glacial periods. The team's theory suggests that jet stream circulation picked up fine mineral particles on the east side of the Andes and transported them ...
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateNov 21, 2022
A new study models likely future cliff retreat rates of two rock coasts in the UK, finding that rock coasts are likely to retreat at a rate not seen for 3,000-5,000 years. The researchers predict that rock coast cliffs will retreat by at least 10-22 meters inland due to accelerating sea level rise.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 18, 2022
Researchers used NASA's Earth observing system to estimate light availability beneath Antarctic sea ice and found significant phytoplankton blooms in nearly all example floats. The study suggests that 50% or more of under-ice Antarctic waters may support blooms, potentially supporting life beneath the ice.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeObservational study·DateNov 17, 2022
Researchers used weather radar to track bird movements and found peak roosting stages shifting earlier due to warmer temperatures. This shift may lead to a shortened pre-migratory season, impacting birds' survival during migration.
SourceColorado State University·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 17, 2022
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A new study documents the central role of Arctic vegetation in warming for the first time. The researchers found that different types of vegetation have varying effects on surface energy conversion, with dry areas producing greater warming than wet areas.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 16, 2022
Researchers found that habitat loss and climate-induced food shortages drive pathogen spillover, but preserving and restoring natural habitats can prevent these events. By analyzing data from Australia, the study predicts when viruses like Hendra and Nipah will spill over from bats to humans.
Global carbon emissions have reached a record high, with no indication of a decline to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The Global Carbon Project projects total global CO2 emissions of 40.6 billion tonnes in 2022, fueled by fossil CO2 emissions that are projected to rise 1.0% compared to 2021.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalEarth System Science Data·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 10, 2022
A study found atmospheric aerosol concentrations decreasing in Europe since 2000, but ground measurements and climate models show differing trends. The greatest differences were found in particle size, which affects cloud formation.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalAtmospheric Chemistry and Physics·DateOct 31, 2022
A study led by the University of Zurich found that diverse Arctic vegetation affects the land surface energy budget. The researchers linked vegetation types to energy exchange data from 64 measuring stations, revealing a significant difference in heat flux between various vegetation types and glaciers/grasslands.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2022
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Research suggests that climate change can increase trust among Vietnamese rural households, particularly during periods of poor rice yields. As temperatures rise, communities come together to help each other, leading to increased social cohesion and trust.
SourceDe Gruyter·JournalPeace Economics Peace Science and Public Policy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 27, 2022
A new study found that increasingly complex mathematical models can produce more uncertain estimates, limiting their usefulness for informing real-world policy decisions. Researchers recommend reassessing the drive to create detailed models and suggest calculating the model's effective dimensions before adding complexity.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateOct 19, 2022
A novel genetic analysis by University of Ottawa researchers reveals that climate change could lead to an increased risk of viral spillover in the High Arctic. This increased risk may result in new viruses infecting previously uninfected hosts, potentially leading to emerging pandemics.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 19, 2022
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A new study suggests that rising air temperatures amplify the effects of ocean warming on the Greenland ice sheet, leading to greater ice loss. The combination of warmer liquid and movement accelerates melting, similar to ice cubes in a drink being stirred.
SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 12, 2022
A new study by Northwestern University researchers found that precipitation intensity has increased across the US, particularly in the East, South, and Midwest. The study analyzed historical precipitation data from two time periods (1951-1980 and 1991-2020) and discovered a systematic shift towards more intense rainfall events.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 11, 2022
Researchers created global temperature maps of Earth during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, a time period similar to our own future under climate change. The study found that the climate was more sensitive to carbon dioxide increases than previously thought, with sensitivity between 5.7 to 7.4 degrees Celsius per doubling.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 11, 2022
Research identifies Colorado River flow decline as main cause of Salton Sea's shrinking, leading to increased salt and chemical concentrations. The study highlights the need for a watershed-centric approach to mitigate the environmental risks and health impacts of the Salton Sea's decline.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalWater Resources Research·DateOct 10, 2022
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A new study from the University of Illinois reveals how cattle ranchers in Brazil cope with weather shocks. The research found that ranchers make decisions based on rainfall patterns and anticipate extreme dry seasons by selling animals for slaughter or to confinement operations, which can decouple food sources from current weather.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 6, 2022
The Earth System Grid Federation is upgrading its climate projection data system to improve access and curation, with the goal of enabling scientists to make the best guess about the future trajectory of our climate. The new system will provide faster download speeds and enable previously infeasible data analyses.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateOct 5, 2022
Researchers used machine learning algorithms to optimize climate models, increasing their accuracy and detail. By applying Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to climate simulations, the team was able to improve the models' ability to represent extreme precipitation events.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 4, 2022
Researchers found that the return of radiolarians, a tiny marine organism, helped restore habitable conditions after the massive extinction event. The study suggests that every microorganism plays a vital role in regulating biogeochemical cycles and conservation of the planet.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalNature Geoscience·DateOct 3, 2022
A University of Kansas paleontologist is using a 3-million-year-old fossil record to predict the future of Western Atlantic mollusk species. By analyzing the fossil record, the researcher hopes to identify biological and behavioral traits that gave some species evolutionary success and others extinction.
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A recent study by the University of Plymouth and international partners reveals that rapid sea temperature drops of up to 10 degrees were a primary cause of a devastating coral die-off event in Costa Rica's Eastern Tropical Pacific. The research highlights the importance of considering upwellings when managing reef systems, and propose...
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalPeerJ·TypeObservational study·DateSep 28, 2022
The global survey highlights intense exposure to extreme heat, water scarcity, and flooding due to climate change, with cities in developing countries facing significant infrastructure gaps. City leaders also report challenges related to private automobiles, biking, and walking, as well as budgetary concerns and mental health issues.
A recent study reveals that anthropogenic air pollution contributes significantly to poor air quality and climate change in the Middle East. The research found that hazardous fine particulate matter from human activities accounts for around 53% of aerosol visible optical depth, posing a significant health risk.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 22, 2022
Researchers have discovered a key link between warmer early winters and reduced crop yields in oilseed rape plants. The study found that colder temperatures during late November/early December promote faster growth and higher yields, while warmer temperatures result in lower yields.
SourceJohn Innes Centre·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 19, 2022
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Researchers at UiT The Arctic University of Norway have developed a new dataset measuring Arctic sea ice thickness throughout the year. This breakthrough allows for safer shipping in the Arctic and more accurate weather and climate forecasts.
SourceUiT The Arctic University of Norway·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateSep 14, 2022
A £1 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund will support a new initiative aimed at identifying and activating 'positive tipping points' to accelerate decarbonization and limit climate change. The project will focus on improving assessment, forecasting, and activation of positive tipping points across various sectors.
A new study suggests that transitioning to a decarbonized energy system by 2050 can save the world at least $12 trillion compared to continued fossil fuel use. The study shows that rapidly transitioning to clean energy results in lower energy system costs, provides more energy to the global economy, and expands energy access.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalJoule·TypeSystematic review·DateSep 13, 2022
A new study finds that climate data, particularly UV radiation levels, can help accurately model the spread of COVID-19. The research analyzed data from 196 countries and found that high UV radiation levels are strongly associated with reduced COVID-19 transmission rates.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 7, 2022
Scientists at Hokkaido University have quantified glacier mass loss on Kamchatka Peninsula, revealing a total ice loss of 4.9 billion tons between 2000 and 2016. Rising temperatures are driving this change, which contributes to global sea level rise.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalJournal of Glaciology·TypeObservational study·DateSep 7, 2022
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A new study from North Carolina State University shows that soil temperature can be used to predict the spread of the corn earworm, an important pest affecting various crop species. The research reveals three geographic zones where the pest can overwinter, and models suggest that these zones will shift northward due to climate change.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 5, 2022