Category: Climate

In a new study, researchers led by the University of Utah have proposed a novel solution to the growing demand on power grids posed by electric buses: transforming bus depots into renewable energy hubs. The study, led by engineering professor Xiaoyue Cathy Liu, suggests that integrating onsite solar power at bus depots could not only…

A new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), with contributions from scientists at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), has unveiled three powerful pathways to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and meet the targets set by the Paris Agreement. This landmark research, published in Environmental Research…

An alarming new study has revealed that human industrial activities have tainted even some of the most remote regions of the world. By examining ice cores from the Guliya ice cap in northwestern Tibet, researchers led by The Ohio State University have traced significant lead pollution back to the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Through meticulous…

The success of the U.S. federal government’s $1 trillion investment to combat climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) rests significantly on the effective spending by state and local governments. This assertion was recently made in a commentary published in the journal Nature. Local jurisdictions bear much responsibility…

In an ambitious bid to counteract the adverse effects of climate change and human activities on marine environments, Australian researchers have unveiled an innovative web tool called Reef Adapt. The platform is poised to revolutionize marine habitat restoration by equipping marine managers and restoration experts with essential genetic and environmental data. Georgina Wood, an early…

In a bold and groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the United States and Italy have isolated a novel strain of cyanobacteria from volcanic ocean vents that could offer significant advancements in carbon sequestration and sustainable manufacturing. The newly found strain, affectionately dubbed “Chonkus,” thrives in carbon-rich environments and demonstrates an extraordinary ability to sink naturally in…

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability have identified a dangerous intersection of flood risk, social vulnerability and climate change skepticism in several U.S. regions, particularly in Appalachia, New England and the Northwest. This phenomenon, termed “triple exposure,” poses a severe challenge to communities already struggling to…

Wildfires are spreading more rapidly and causing devastating damage in the Western United States, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder. These “fast fires,” which propel embers ahead of the main flames, were found responsible for nearly 90% of fire-related damage from 2001 to 2020, despite constituting a small fraction…

In a stark reminder of the impacts of climate change, researchers have discovered polar bears in the high Arctic suffering from severe ice-related injuries to their feet. Due to shifting sea ice conditions, the bears are experiencing unprecedented levels of lacerations, hair loss and skin ulcerations. The study, published in the journal Ecology, represents the…

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a novel method for quantifying the direct impact of climate change on daily life in the United States by examining “outdoor days.” This innovative approach focuses on the number of days per year when the temperature is conducive to outdoor activities, such as walking, gardening…