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Mixed Forests Mitigate Climate-Related Forest Damage, Study Finds
Forests with a diverse range of tree species are significantly less prone to damage compared to monocultures, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala. This finding is particularly crucial as climate change continues to present new challenges for forest ecosystems worldwide. Fungi,…
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New Study Reveals Global Cities Failing Canopy Cover Goals Amid Rising Heat
A recent study led by RMIT University has unveiled concerning shortfalls in tree canopy cover across major global cities, highlighting a pressing need for urban green infrastructure to combat rising temperatures and enhance public health. The research spans eight prominent cities, including New York, Amsterdam and Buenos Aires, analyzing over 2.5 million buildings through the…
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CU Anschutz Study Links Climate Change to Rise in Eye Conditions
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered a compelling association between climate change and ocular health. A recent study published in Clinical Ophthalmology reveals that clinical visits for eye conditions like conjunctivitis have more than doubled during periods with high airborne particulate matter, suggesting air pollution exacerbated by climate change could…
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Four Global Policies Could Cut 90% of Plastic Waste by 2050, Study Finds
A transformative study published in the Science journal highlights that enforcing four specific global policies could drastically cut mismanaged plastic waste by 91% and reduce plastic-related carbon emissions by a third by 2050. These policies include mandating that new products contain 40% post-consumer recycled plastic, capping plastic production at 2020 levels, investing heavily in waste…
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Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High in 2024, New Study Reveals
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have soared to unprecedented heights in 2024, reaching 37.4 billion tonnes — a 0.8% increase from the previous year, according to a new study by the Global Carbon Project. The 2024 Global Carbon Budget report, published in the journal Earth System Science Data, underscores that despite international efforts to…
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University of Leeds Study Warns Climate Change May Destroy Two-Thirds of Temperate Rainforests by 2100
Up to two-thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could be devastated by climate change by the end of this century, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds. This alarming projection underscores the fragility of these unique ecosystems and the urgent need for global action to mitigate climate change. In the…
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The Alarming Impact of Plastic Pollution on All Planetary Boundaries
Plastic pollution is contributing to the deterioration of the Earth’s key environmental systems, according to a new study led by Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez from the Stockholm Resilience Centre. The research integrates the planetary boundaries framework to examine the full life cycle of plastics and its cumulative impacts, from raw material extraction to environmental release and systemic…
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Small Island Nations at Greater Risk of Flooding Despite Low Contribution to Climate Change
A new study led by the University of Bristol has made a startling revelation: inhabitants of the world’s smallest and least polluting countries, known as Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are facing severe flooding risks due to climate change. The research, published in Environmental Research Letters, highlights an urgent need for global action to help…
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Taxing Oil and Gas Windfall Profits Could Fund Climate Action, Study Finds
As world leaders converge for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) starting on November 11, a pressing topic will be the funding of climate targets. A new study by an international team of researchers, including those from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), sheds light on a viable funding solution by taxing windfall profits…
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Planting Trees in the Arctic Could Worsen Global Warming, Scientists Warn
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Cambridge and the University of Århus, has issued a stark warning that planting trees in the Arctic could accelerate, rather than mitigate, global warming. The findings, published in Nature Geoscience, challenge the widespread belief that afforestation is universally beneficial for climate stabilization. Despite being widely…
