Category: Climate

  • UC Irvine Researchers Reveal How Urban Design Influences Flood Severity

    Increased flooding due to stronger storms and urban growth has become a global challenge. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have unveiled new findings indicating that building density and street networks significantly influence the intensity of urban flooding. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the research combines urban planning with statistical mechanics to formulate…

  • Surf Ecosystems Identified as Crucial Climate Allies in New Study

    Surf breaks around the globe are not just playgrounds for surfers but also vital assets in the fight against climate change. A pioneering study, published in Conservation Science and Practice, reveals that the forests, mangroves and marshes surrounding these surf spots store nearly 90 million metric tonnes (Mt) of climate-stabilizing carbon, making them essential places…

  • Climate Change May Increase Enterovirus Outbreaks by Up to 40%, Study Finds

    Rising temperatures linked to climate change may significantly intensify enterovirus outbreaks, including hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and historically polio, by up to 40%, according to a new study. This research, conducted by scientists at Brown University, Princeton University and Johns Hopkins University, was published in Nature Communications on July 31. Researchers have long…

  • New Synthetic Membrane to Revolutionize Carbon Capture and Combat Climate Change

    A groundbreaking innovation from a consortium of top universities promises to revolutionize the field of carbon capture, leveraging natural humidity differences to extract carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air with unprecedented efficiency and reduced energy consumption. This innovation is poised to significantly contribute to efforts to mitigate climate change. The new synthetic membrane is the…

  • Alarming Climate Study Predicts Extreme Warming for Global Lakes by Century’s End

    Lakes around the globe, rich with diverse life and crucial ecological services, are on the brink of experiencing rapid and unparalleled increases in temperature. A new study published in Nature Geoscience by an international consortium of limnologists and climate modelers reveals that if current human-induced warming persists, lakes worldwide could face unprecedented surface and subsurface…

  • Mozambican Woodlands Found to Store Double the Carbon, Promising Huge Climate Benefits

    Mozambican miombo woodlands hold immense untapped potential in the fight against climate change. A recent study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, has revealed that these crucial ecosystems store between 1.5 to 2.2 times more carbon than earlier estimates suggested. Led by carbon data provider Sylvera, the research was conducted by an international team,…

  • Ecological Society of America Highlights Groundbreaking Research on Climate Change, Wildlife and Biodiversity

    In a series of remarkable developments, the Ecological Society of America (ESA) has released new research that could redefine our understanding of ecological dynamics amidst climate change. The studies, published across ESA’s esteemed journals, delve into pressing environmental issues ranging from the spread of lodgepole pine in Alaska’s boreal forests to the vulnerability of white-tailed…

  • Global Study Reveals Significant Role of Intermediate Cities in Rural-Urban Networks

    An innovative global study has revealed the profound connections between rural livelihoods and urban centers, emphasizing the pivotal role of mid-sized cities in enhancing food security, agricultural livelihoods and sustainable rural development. The research, carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other institutions, uses a sophisticated dataset to…

  • Climate Change Could Increase Women’s Water Collection Time by 30% by 2050, Study Finds

    The devastating effects of climate change on water resources could profoundly alter daily life for millions of women around the world. A groundbreaking study published in Nature Climate Change predicts that women may need to spend up to 30% more time fetching water by 2050 due to rising temperatures and reduced rainfall. This increase could…

  • With Climate Change, Your Hometown Will No Longer Feel Like Home

    Climate change is having an impact across the world. How will it change how your hometown feels? An interactive web application from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) now allows users to see how their local climate is expected to change. This innovative tool matches the expected future climate of each city…