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Newswise: Pioneering Research Shows Sea Life Will Struggle to Survive Future Global Warming
11-Nov-2024 4:35 AM EST
Pioneering Research Shows Sea Life Will Struggle to Survive Future Global Warming
University of Bristol

A new study highlights how some marine life could face extinction over the next century, if human-induced global warming worsens.

Released: 5-Nov-2024 10:30 AM EST
At the Top of the World, Lead Pollution Reaches Even Pristine Glaciers
Ohio State University

Human activities have led to the pollution of some of the remotest places in the world, a new study shows.

Released: 31-Oct-2024 7:55 AM EDT
From Cali to Belem: United Nations Conventions Must Fight Climate and Biodiversity Crises With United Efforts
Wildlife Conservation Society

It is imperative that governments meeting here at the UN’s Biodiversity Conference take action ensuring an alignment of the world’s biodiversity and climate agendas.

Newswise: What Happens in the Arctic Doesn't Stay in the Arctic
Released: 23-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
What Happens in the Arctic Doesn't Stay in the Arctic
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The Arctic is warming faster than any other area of the planet. How environmental change affects the landscape, weather patterns and infrastructure for communities — not just here but across the world — is of keen interest to scientists studying climate change.

Newswise: Green Leaf Volatiles: A Natural Ally in Plant Stress Resistance
Released: 23-Oct-2024 9:55 AM EDT
Green Leaf Volatiles: A Natural Ally in Plant Stress Resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have identified a natural compound, (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate (HB), that can induce stomatal closure in plants, a defense mechanism to conserve water and protect against pathogens. This discovery could lead to more sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing crop resilience to environmental stresses without the need for synthetic pesticides.

Newswise: At CBD COP16: The World’s Governments Have an Opportunity To Take Significant Steps to Halt the World’s Biodiversity, Climate and Health Crises
Released: 21-Oct-2024 1:35 PM EDT
At CBD COP16: The World’s Governments Have an Opportunity To Take Significant Steps to Halt the World’s Biodiversity, Climate and Health Crises
Wildlife Conservation Society

Countries from across the globe have gathered in Cali at a pivotal time to push forward an ambitious agenda to save all life on Earth.

Newswise: New Study Reveals Growing Weather Extremes in Indo-Pacific Region Driven by Shifts in Tropical Weather Patterns
Released: 8-Oct-2024 6:05 AM EDT
New Study Reveals Growing Weather Extremes in Indo-Pacific Region Driven by Shifts in Tropical Weather Patterns
National University of Singapore (NUS)

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience provides groundbreaking insights into long-term changes in tropical weather patterns that are leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall in the Indo-Pacific. These changes are possibly driven by global warming, among other factors. The paper, titled “Indo-Pacific regional extremes aggravated by changes in tropical weather patterns”, employs a recently proposed methodology that characterises occurrence trends of weather patterns using atmospheric analogues, which are linked to the concept of recurrences in dynamical systems theory.

Released: 4-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine Receives NASA Funding to Mitigate Health Impact of Health & Pollution
University of California, Irvine

Environmental health expert partners with community action group to create positive change, affect policy.

   
Released: 4-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Climate Change May Fuel Extreme Fall Temperatures in Western US
George Washington University

Much of the Western US has been subjected to record-breaking high temperatures recently and experts say climate change may be one factor leading to the extreme weather. The George Washington... ...

Newswise: Unpacking Polar Sea Ice with Math
Released: 4-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Unpacking Polar Sea Ice with Math
University of Utah

University of Utah mathematics and climate researchers are building new models for understanding the dynamics of sea ice, which is not as solid as you might think. One new study tracks alarming changes in the "marginal ice zone" surrounding the Arctic ice cap.

Newswise: Impact of Pollutants on Pollinators, and How Neural Circuits Adapt to Temperature Changes
Released: 4-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Impact of Pollutants on Pollinators, and How Neural Circuits Adapt to Temperature Changes
The Kavli Foundation

The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation are collaborating to accelerate research in the emerging field of neurobiology in changing ecosystems. Awardees of the first Kavli-NSF grants will study the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the sense of smell in pollinators, and how neural circuits adapt to changes in temperature.

Newswise: As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming
Released: 2-Oct-2024 4:30 PM EDT
As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming
University of California San Diego

Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this “sweating” function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.

Newswise: Extreme Heat Impacts Daily Routines and Travel Patterns
Released: 2-Oct-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Extreme Heat Impacts Daily Routines and Travel Patterns
Arizona State University (ASU)

Research shows a clear shift in transportation choices under extreme heat conditions. Car use increases, while trips made by walking, biking and public transit drop significantly. On average, public transit trips fall by nearly 50% on extreme heat days as individuals seek relief in air-conditioned private vehicles.

Released: 25-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Feeding Coral Reefs Can Aid Their Recovery From Bleaching Events
Ohio State University

Coral reefs will continue to experience severe heat stress as rising temperatures cause the oceans to become unbearably hot – but a new study shows that altering their feeding habits could allow local populations to avoid total extinction.

Newswise: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Marine Policy Center Releases Coastal Resilience and Sea Level Rise Workshop Report
Released: 24-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Marine Policy Center Releases Coastal Resilience and Sea Level Rise Workshop Report
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

New report released during NY Climate Week and upcoming UN General Assembly high-level plenary meeting on threats posed by sea level rise

Newswise: New Research Reveals How El NiñO Caused the Greatest Ever Mass Extinction
9-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
New Research Reveals How El NiñO Caused the Greatest Ever Mass Extinction
University of Bristol

Mega ocean warming El Niño events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.



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