Carbon dioxide emissions from rising magma is one of the earliest signs that a volcano is waking up, but measuring it directly is notoriously difficult.
A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary rainforest was lost from the tropics in 2024, with global warming and El Niño contributing to a massive jump in fire-driven damage
[New Dawn] The Liberian Government has officially launched the Sinoe Coastal project through the Environmental Protection Agency.
Satellite observations show the ice sheets are melting faster than expected, and slowing sea level rise to a manageable rate would require lowering the global temperature below the current level
Rising seas will severely test humanity's resilience in the second half of the 21st century and beyond, even if nations defy the odds and cap global warming at the ambitious 1.5 degrees Celsius target, researchers said Tuesday.
This is a re-post from the Climate Brink The climate has warmed by around 1.4C over the past 170 years as a result of human emissions of CO2 and other GHGs that have accumulated in the atmosphere. However, GHGs are not the only thing that has an impact on the climate system. Major volcanic eruptions can result in cooling that lasts a couple of years after the eruption, by emitting large amounts of light-reflecting sulfur dioxide aerosols high into the atmosphere. The precise climate impacts of an eruption are determined by a number of factors. These include: How much sulfur is emitted. Some volcanic eruptions are more or less sulfur rich, with the total sulfur content determining the potential magnitude of cooling resulting from the eruption. ...
Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.
During the McCarthy era’s darkest days, public lands came under attack. History now repeats itself – and this may be the last chance to defend what’s ours In 1913, on a remote, windswept stretch of buffalo-grass prairie in western North Dakota, Roald Peterson was born – the ninth of 11 children to hardy Norwegian homesteaders. The child fell in love with the ecosystem he was born into. It was a landscape as awe-inspiring and expansive as the ocean, with hawks riding sage-scented winds by day and the Milky Way glowing at night. Continue reading...
A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 11, 2025 thru Sat, May 17, 2025. Plugging the Weather & Climate Livestream planned to start on May 28 During the past week and thanks to Andrew Dessler's ClimateBrink article listed below, we became aware of an initiative started by early career scientists which is well worth highlighting. Here is the information from the event's website: SAVE AMERICA'S FORECASTS Whether it's tomorrow's temperatures or the sea level in fifty years, Americans need to plan for our futures. For generations, the US government has invested in the science that helps us do so , building one of the greatest meteorology and climate science communities in the world. ...
The NASA Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit is a vital piece of equipment for astronauts performing spacewalks. It protects them from the harsh environment of space, providing thermal insulation, radiation shielding, and impact resistance. The EMU also includes a life support system with oxygen, carbon dioxide removal, water, and temperature control, ensuring astronauts' survival during long EVAs.
A Pheu Thai Party MP from Loei province said the proposed cable car to the top of Phu Kradueng is not solely intended to boost tourism, but also to support emergency operations and environmental management in the national park.
The former US Army Helicopter pilot co-founded Helix Carbon to erase the carbon footprint of tough-to-decarbonize industries.
Murray Watt is also considering ditching the ‘nature positive’ title for Labor’s overhaul of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Legislating a federal environment protection agency is a “very high and immediate” priority for the re-elected Labor government, new minister Murray Watt has said, signalling he wants nature laws passed quickly to avoid another drawn-out political fight. In an early statement of intent, Watt will next week travel to Western Australia where he intends to meet face to face with the premier, Roger Cook, and mining industry leaders whose lobbying helped sink the proposed EPA in the previous term. Continue reading...
In Melbourne, 14C was the forecast maximum for Saturday, with a high chance of showers, the BoM says Australia news live: latest politics updates Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Winter is coming for south-eastern Australia this weekend, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting rain, hail and even snow for some parts of the country. In New South Wales, wet and windy conditions could see a “really rough end to the weekend”, Miriam Bradbury, a senior meteorologist at the bureau, said. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
Ministers must resist pressure to relax environmental standards in the rush for new housing Almost two decades after the last Labour government announced a zero carbon homes standard, and with the breaking of temperature records around the world now so normal as to seem routine, it ought to be uncontroversial that new buildings should be as environmentally friendly as possible. Given everything we know about global heating, and the law obliging the UK to reach net zero by 2050, it is disturbing that even the basics of promoting energy security and efficiency continue to be questioned. But that is the situation Britain faces, as the government lays the ground for a housebuilding spree that it hopes will last for the rest of this parliament (as planning is devolved, the target...
Between paper waste, compost and trash you might think Munich homes had enough waste bins already. Here's why adding a yellow bin for plastic and metal should actually make recycling easier.
Legal experts say it’s unlikely judges will bow to the president’s expansive arguments that state efforts to address global warming are unconstitutional.
For the first time ever, China’s carbon dioxide emissions have declined even as its power demand has increased, a possible sign of a longer-term fall in emissions
Most models haven’t accounted for how microplastics may increase global warming by disrupting natural cycles that store carbon.
The allegations of lockout pertain to employees forced to take paid leave in a prelude to their potential firing.
UCL study of 9,000 children also found marked inequality, with people from ethnic minority backgrounds having higher exposure risk Young children who are exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to experience poor health outcomes in later adolescence, according to new research. The study , conducted by academics at University College London, looked at data from 9,000 young people taking part in the Millennium Cohort Study born between 2000 and 2002 across the UK, measuring their exposure to various types of air pollutants including PM2.5, PM10 and NO2. Continue reading...
This week, the world will mark the 40th anniversary of a moment that changed the course of history: the publication in Nature of ground-breaking research that presented the discovery of … The post Marking 40 years since the discovery of the ozone hole appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Progress roundup: A startup gets closer to carbon dioxide emissions-free steel, Germany strategizes for pedestrians, and African penguins gain protections.
Temperatures set to soar 19C above seasonal average – as parts of Europe edge closer to drought conditions North America could experience record-breaking heat this week as scorching daytime temperatures hit from south Manitoba in Canada all the way to Texas in the southern US. A powerful ridge of high pressure has built up over the continent, with a strong southerly flow amplifying high temperatures this week as it drags up a hot, dry, air mass. Environment and Climate Change Canada and the National Weather Service in the US have both issued heat alerts across their respective countries due to how extreme the temperatures are for the time of year. Continue reading...
After months of lobbying, lawmakers watered down a provision aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from cars.
The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Is the climate as unpredictable as the weather? Climate predictions are more reliable than weather forecasts because they model long-term trends driven by large-scale, predictable factors, like greenhouse gas emissions, rather than short-term local conditions. Weather forecasts aim to predict daily changes in temperature or precipitation with great detail. These are primarily influenced by rapidly shifting conditions, making forecasts less accurate beyond a few days. Small changes in today’s weather can lead to very different outcomes tomorrow. In contrast, climate models project broad...
A Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon. Originally intended for Venus, a rocket failure left it orbiting Earth. While most of the 500-kilogram titanium craft will likely burn up, some parts could survive. Scientists anticipate it will fall over an ocean or uninhabited area, posing minimal risk to populated regions.
As the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week kicks off around the world under the theme “Make walking and cycling safe,” the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new toolkit to help governments promote active mobility – by making it safer. Each year, nearly 1.2 million people lose their lives on the roads, more than a quarter of them while walking or cycling. Yet, only 0.2% of the roads worldwide are equipped with cycle lanes, and far too many communities lack basics like sidewalks or safe pedestrian crossings. “Walking and cycling improve health and make cities more sustainable. Every step and every ride help to cut congestion, air pollution and disease,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “But we must make walking...
The first order of parliament is set to be Labor’s cut to student debts, with a revived attempt at creating a federal environmental protection agency also on the agenda Australia news live: latest politics and federal election updates Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat count See our full coverage of the Australian election Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast After his thumping election victory, Anthony Albanese has the chance to lead one of Australia’s consequential and long-term governments. With significantly enhanced authority inside Labor and across parliament – as well as a demoralised opposition – he says the government is back at work “continuing to build Australia’s future”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking...
Brazilian state legislation is in favor of hundreds of cattle ranchers who had illegally converted swathes of Amazon rainforest into pasture land.
The University of Queensland system is intended to give policymakers idea of how species traverse the oceans and what it will take to save them Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Off the east coast of Florida, female loggerhead turtles swim more than 1,000km north, hugging the edge of the continental shelf to get to feeding grounds. Humpback whales move through Moreton Bay off the Brisbane coast in Australia, on their way to feed around the Balleny Islands more than 4,000km away off the Antarctic coastline, where wandering albatross circle above, travelling 1,000km a day. Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Continue reading...
Veterans on Patrol, which spread conspiracy theories in the wake of Hurricane Helene, has encouraged followers to visit sites hosting weather equipment.
Feeding the world sustainably is an incredibly complex challenge, yet some people are trying to sell us a bucolic fairytale The fire that has just destroyed 500 hectares (1,230 acres) of Dartmoor should have been impossible. It should not be a fire-prone landscape. But sheep, cattle and ponies have made it so. They selectively browse out tree seedlings, preventing the return of temperate rainforest, which is extremely difficult to burn. In dry weather, the moor grass, bracken and heather covering the deforested landscape are tinder. The plume of carbon dioxide and smoke released this week is one of the many impacts of livestock grazing. But several recent films , alongside celebrities, politicians, billionaires and far-right podcasts, seek to persuade us that cattle and sheep are good...
Exterra’s process creates magnesium oxide, which is then combined with carbon dioxide that’s captured by industrial emitters to create rocks .
An Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 9, 16 May 2025.
A South African environment official said that of the 103 rhinos killed between Jan. 1 and March 31, 65 were poached in national parks.
In rare bipartisan pushback, state regulators say they might need to give up federal permitting authority if the White House proposal is enacted.
[New Times] Rwanda Meteorology Agency has issued a weather alert, warning of floods, landslides in steep slopes without erosion control measures, as heavy rain is expected from Sunday, May 4-6.
That distinctive ‘new furniture smell’ is a sign that harmful compounds are being released. Here are ways to sidestep the environmental and health risks of cheap furniture Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com You’ve heard of fast fashion – but what about fast furniture? It’s the cheap stuff churned out in mass quantities with little regard for quality, all designed to be ditched within just a few years. Continue reading...
The environmental charity behind a number of high-profile recycling schemes went into voluntary administration this week.
A spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union in 1972 is due to come crashing back into Earth's atmosphere around May 10 and nobody knows where it will land.
Toyota replaced the long-standing Tundra V8 engine with the twin-turbo V6, but since it's debut, there have been common problems reported you should know about.
A ‘wetter farming’ project explores rehydrating peatland to help grow crops in boggier conditions while cutting CO2 emissions “I really don’t like the word ‘paludiculture’ – most people have no idea what it means,” Sarah Johnson says. “I prefer the term ‘ wetter farming ’.” The word might be baffling, but the concept is simple: paludiculture is the use of wet peatlands for agriculture, a practice that goes back centuries in the UK, including growing reeds for thatching roofs. Continue reading...
The House also approved two more Congressional Review Act resolutions Thursday.
With warm weather hitting the UK, here's what gardening experts advise for keeping your plants alive.
Long-awaited costings of more than 200 policies show Coalition would gut long list of environment and clean energy programs if returned to power Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Polls tracker ; Election guide ; Interactive seat explorer Party policies ; Micro parties explained ; Full election coverage Listen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: Gina Get our afternoon election email , free app or daily news podcast A Coalition government would drive the budget deeper into deficit over the coming two years, as the shadow finance minister, Jane Hume, insisted her party’s plan to save $17.2bn by slashing the number of Canberra-based public servants by 41,000 through “natural attrition” was achievable. If returned to...
Sir Tony Blair’s ill-conceived contribution to the climate debate was a political gift to Nigel Farage. But public support for the green transition remains strong The Climate Change Committee’s latest report on the UK’s response to unprecedented environmental challenges makes for grim reading. Recalling the extreme weather swings of the last few years – which delivered both the wettest 18 months on record and the largest number of wildfires – the report’s authors deplore the current inadequacy of provision to protect the nation against risks which are now a lethal reality. The threat represented by flooding, said the chair of the committee’s adaptation group, Lady Brown, “is not tomorrow’s problem. It’s today’s problem. And if we don’t do something about it, it will become tomorrow’s...
A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert.
The Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged in a court filing that it plans to terminate 781 grants, nearly twice the number previously reported.
Shocking footage captured the desperate rescue mission in regional NSW.
Monday trip postponed after closure of Greenland’s airport due to bad weather. Trump has expressed interest in taking over the Arctic island.
Peak of 30C expected in Washington DC, while a heatwave is expected to intensify in Pakistan and parts of India As the northern hemisphere moves into late spring, several areas are expected to experience a taste of summer heat this week with temperatures well above average for the end of April. Across some eastern states of the US, conditions are expected to reach 6-8C above normal, peaking at about 30C (86F) in Washington DC. Continue reading...
Deforestation in the Amazon is closing in around isolated communities.
Conservationists fear fallout from president’s proclamation on fishing in federally protected area of Pacific Ocean Environmental conservation groups are expressing major concerns over Donald Trump ’s recent proclamation to reverse fishing regulations across the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine national monument, a federally protected area in the central Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 500,000 sq miles. As one of the most pristine tropical marine environments in the world, the monument is now at risk following Trump’s decision last week to unleash American commercial fishing in the area with far-reaching environmental consequences. Continue reading...
Environment groups say Thursday order ignores effort to adopt rules to prevent harmful mining of ocean floor Environmental groups are decrying an executive order signed by Donald Trump to expedite deep-sea mining for minerals, saying it could irreparably harm marine ecosystems and ignores an ongoing process to adopt international rules for the practice. Trump’s Thursday order directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to fast-track permits for companies to mine the ocean floor in both US and international waters. Continue reading...
The president instructed the Justice Department to repeal or amend EPA and other agency regulations that rely on consideration of “disparate impacts.”
Low, controlled fires, also known as prescribed burns, are being used not just for wildfire protection but ecosystem health. Many ecosystems rely on fire, and it can help germinate seeds, keep brush at bay and fend of invasive species
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Climate scientists weren't expecting 2023. The planet's temperature is increasing thanks to that whole burning fossil fuels thing. But 2023 was different: Temperatures lurched upwards. And 2024 was even hotter, passing the crucial 1.5 degree global warming limit. Now, scientists are trying to work out what's driven this climate spike - and work out whether it's just a bump in the road, or a sign that our planet's engine might have become turbo charged... Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam Follow Gavin Schmidt on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/climateofgavin.bsky.social...
Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of the wild weather smashing the east coast of Australia.
Today’s carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.
Introduced bees could be harming native species and risk driving them to extinction, researchers say Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Scientists have recommended limits on urban beekeeping after a peer-reviewed study found introduced honeybees could be harming Australian native bees and risked driving them to extinction. The Australian research, published in Frontiers in Bee Science , found native bees living in areas with high densities of introduced honeybees had fewer female offspring and a higher death rate in their first year of life. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
Polar jet stream to break down areas of high pressure, while cold winds could bring snow to South Africa The extremely dry spring weather in north-western Europe has continued this month, with swathes of the UK, northern France, the Low Countries and Germany receiving just 10% of their normal May rainfall. The summery conditions, caused by semi-permanent high pressure across the region, are expected to change significantly this week, ending the dry spell for many and delivering much-needed rainfall. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 10, 28 May 2025.
Climate and environmental protest is rising in line with increasing global temperatures. But new draconian penalties are putting people who rally against climate pollution in jail.
Bangladesh suffers from extreme air pollution, but a new study shows the brick industry can make small changes to have a big effect on the country's smog problem.
Fire in black sheoak forest of East Gippsland would destroy the birds’ food supply, conservationist says Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Glossy black cockatoos could be pushed towards extinction in Victoria if planned burns of 13,000 hectares of forest go ahead, ecologists and conservationists warn. The Victorian government is being urged to abandon the burn, which is intended to reduce bushfire risk. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the ecological vulnerability of the Himalayas due to accelerated glacier melt, emphasizing the threat to water security. A study reveals the rapid retreat of Himachal Pradesh's Gepang Gath glacier and the dramatic expansion of its proglacial lake. The study calls for urgent measures, including early warning systems, to prevent potential disasters.
Researchers call for investment in ‘circular solutions’ as consumption rises faster than growth in population Global recycling rates are failing to keep pace with a culture focused on infinite economic growth and consumerism, with the proportion of recycled materials re-entering supply chains falling for the eighth year running, according to a new report. Only 6.9% of the 106bn tonnes of materials used annually by the global economy came from recycled sources, a 2.2 percentage point drop since 2015, researchers from the Circle Economy thinktank found. Continue reading...
Arizona would be the fifth state to gain “primacy” over the permitting of wells used to inject carbon dioxide underground.
Scientists know that changing tree leaves can indicate when a nearby volcano is becoming more active and might erupt. In a new collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, scientists now believe they can detect these changes from space. As volcanic magma ascends through the Earth’s crust, it releases carbon dioxide and other gases which […]
Recently, researchers discovered mushballs in Jupiter's atmosphere. They may be present in Saturn and the ice giants, Neptune and Uranus, as well.
Gaps in oversight mean much of the Amazon's beef supply chain remains linked to forest destruction.
The climate impact of a third Heathrow runway was revealed in internal government documents obtained by POLITICO.
Federal rules to reduce the levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are getting delayed.
A new study predicts Earth's oxygen will vanish in a billion years. Toho University researchers used NASA models for this finding. The aging sun will cause water evaporation and temperature rise. This will disrupt the carbon cycle and kill vegetation. Earth's atmosphere will then resemble its early state, rich in methane. Complex life will struggle to survive this deoxygenation event.
Saturn’s moon Titan is an intriguing world cloaked in a yellowish, smoggy haze. Similar to Earth, the atmosphere is mostly nitrogen and has weather, including clouds and rain. Unlike Earth, whose weather is driven by evaporating and condensing water, frigid Titan has a methane cycle. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, supplemented with images from the […]
A new proposal from Environmental Protection agency director Lee Zeldin went viral after he promised to get rid of one frustrating feature in new vehicles.
It’s the latest example of how climate strategies focused on adapting to the physical shocks of global warming are gaining traction.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The world’s wealthiest 10 percent are responsible for two-thirds of global heating since 1990, driving droughts and heatwaves in the poorest parts of the world, according to a study. While researchers have previously shown that higher income groups emit disproportionately large amounts […]
New report says the government ignores local and international laws that protect Indigenous rights.
As I stood there, awed by how disgusting and wasteful our species is, I realised that everyone needs to see this Like all the best things in life, this story starts with an argument about bins. Admittedly, I could do better at recycling. I can try to chalk this up to having read too much about how all our plastic waste ultimately ends up in landfill sites in the poorest parts of south-east Asia. But I’m also lazy and so well-acquainted with cognitive dissonance that I could probably cry over the death scene in Bambi while comforting myself by chowing down on a giant haunch of venison. My partner, Leo, is the total opposite: diligent and principled. Which is why she finally lost it with me for failing to put a plastic yoghurt tub in the recycling. I went on the defensive, citing half-imagined...
The agency maintains the global backbone of measurements of CO2 and other gases, but these are at risk of being curtailed if the foreshadowed cuts to NOAA are realized.
From worm farms to Bokashi bins, there are plenty of options available. But more important than how you compost is that you do it at all Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Composting food waste rather than sending it to landfill drastically reduces household waste and emissions. From the old-school compost heap to worm farms and council Fogo (food organics and garden organics) bins, there are options to suit everyone, including those in small apartments. Here’s how to start. Continue reading...
While Alberta is experiencing cooler weather, officials say it's too soon to breathe a sigh of relief as the wildfire danger still remains high across much of the province.
Controversial experiments are set to take place in Britain within the next five years to reflect sunlight away from Earth, experts say.
California projects terminated by the Trump administration would have provided clean drinking water in rural communities, air purifiers for children with asthma and a community park, among other benefits.
The EPA is the nation's top environmental cop. In the last few months, the federal agency has significantly scaled back pollution enforcement.
He says it’s important for the world to act quickly. The post Ocean warming is accelerating, scientist warns appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06204C, Analysis Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Muhammad Tayyab, Maximiliane Dreis, Dennis Blaudszun, Kevinjeorjios Pellumbi, Urbain Nzotcha, Muhammad Qaiser Masood, Sebastian Stiessel, Henning Weinrich, Hermann Tempel, Kai junge Puring, Ruediger-A. Eichel, Ulf-Peter Apfel The defossilisation of the chemical industry is a critical milestone in achieving climate-friendly and sustainable production routes. In this regard, CO2-electrolysis technologies have emerged as a foundational element of Carbon... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Signatories to the Paris Agreement are expected to file adaptation strategies with the United Nations this year.
Wang Jin’s unique appearance, characterised by mismatched eyes – one dark, the other cloudy grey – adds to his story.
Producers promoted chemical recycling – processes used to break plastics into constituent molecules – but knew of limitations Plastic producers have pushed “ advanced recycling” as a salve to the plastic waste crisis despite knowing for years that it is not a technically or economically feasible solution, a new report argues. Advanced recycling, also known as chemical recycling, refers to a variety of processes used to break plastics into their constituent molecules. The industry has increasingly promoted these technologies, as public concern about the environmental and health effects of plastic pollution has grown . Yet the rollout of these technologies has been plagued by problems, according to a new analysis from the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), a fossil-fuel accountability advocacy...
This is a re-post from the Climate Brink There are is a lot of dire news in the world these days – the dismantling of US climate policy, the apparent canceling of the 6th National Climate Assessment, etc. So sometimes its worth taking a break from doomscrolling and indulging in one’s hobbies. Some folks collect trading cards, make miniatures, or do crafts. My hobby is making climate data visualizations (which, I suppose, is not the most uplifting occupation!). A week ago I was playing around with a climate “tree ring” graph that I shared on social media that had daily global surface temperature anomalies between 1940 and 2025 as colored rings. But with reanalysis data (ERA5 here) we have both temperature anomalies (e.g. changes relative...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01081K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Manman Qi, Michael J. Zachman, Yingxin Li, Yachao Zeng, Sooyeon Hwang, Jiashun Liang, Mason Lyons, Qian Zhao, Yu Mao, Yuyan Shao, Zhenxing Feng, Ziyun Wang, Yong Zhao, Gang Wu Carbon-supported, atomically dispersed, nitrogen-coordinated metal sites (e.g., Fe and Ni) are arguably the most promising catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO due to their unique catalytic properties... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A strain of rice developed in Chile doesn’t need a flooded field to grow, just an irrigated one – a boon to farmers as water scarcity rises.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the agency was “shifting its scientific expertise.”
Kris Thayer will lead a California environmental health assessment office.
Grasslands Are Some of Earth’s Most Underrated Ecosystems margaret.overh… Fri, 05/02/2025 - 08:00 Earth is home to a spectacular array of ecosystems, each with their own unique characteristics and benefits. Yet not all of them receive equal attention: Grasslands, for one, are often overlooked — despite their importance. The world's grasslands are arguably the single most extensive land cover on Earth's ice-free land surface. Grasslands or " grassy ecosystems " — used here to encompass savannas, open shrubland and tundra — are also incredibly diverse. They range from the Great Plains of North American and the Pampas of South America to the Eurasian Steppes and East African savannas (such as the Serengeti and Maasai Mara). ...
[Vanguard] A Nigerian environmental scientist, Dr Oluwole Akiyode, has spearheaded efforts to tackle environmental challenges in Africa, saying there is a need to modify urban policy in Africa.
How to Create Long-Term Demand for Carbon Removal in the US alicia.cypress… Thu, 05/01/2025 - 14:45 The United States has emerged as a leader in developing innovative ways to remove and store carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere — using approaches that rely on chemicals, rocks, the ocean and biomass. Known as carbon dioxide removal (CDR), these efforts help remove the excess greenhouse gases in the atmosphere that are already contributing to rising temperatures and extreme weather events. CDR can help mitigate damaging climate impacts if it’s paired with deep and rapid emissions reductions across all sectors. While development and deployment of CDR technologies and approaches have seen remarkable progress over the past five years through efforts in the public...
[Egypt Online] Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad held a joint meeting to review and discuss Egypt's comprehensive study on carbon capture and storage (CCS). The meeting, held at the Ministry of Petroleum headquarters, included senior officials from both ministries and climate experts.
Blitzkrieg has hit protections in place for land, oceans, forests and wildlife, and will worsen the climate crisis ‘A ruthless agenda’: charting 100 days of Trump’s onslaught on the environment Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented assault upon the environment, instigating 145 actions to undo rules protecting clean air, water and a livable climate in this administration’s first 100 days – more rollbacks than were completed in Trump’s entire first term as US president. Trump’s blitzkrieg has hit almost every major policy to shield Americans from toxic pollution, curb the worsening impacts of the climate crisis and protect landscapes, oceans, forests and imperiled wildlife. Continue reading...
The Bureau of Land Management found that injecting carbon dioxide underground on federal land would not have a significant impact on the environment.
EPA says toxicology tests after distressing March event detected fenitrothion – which is currently under review – in all dead birds Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our afternoon election email , free app or daily news podcast A common agricultural pesticide caused the mass deaths of 200 little corellas across Newcastle in March, the New South Wales environment watchdog has confirmed. The Environment Protection Authority said toxicology tests had detected the presence of barley grain and the pesticide fenitrothion in all the deceased birds. Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...
In the vast white expanse around Churapcha in eastern Siberia, the ever more rapid thaw of the permafrost is changing the landscape, cracking up houses and releasing greenhouse gases.
The Met Office said warm weather will continue tomorrow, with highs of 27C (81F) in London - before temperatures could rise to 30C (86F) in some places on Thursday.
The landmark ruling also directs the federal and state governments to adopt measures that block regularization, a process by which illegally acquired land becomes legal.
A new study reveals that stronger, more unpredictable monsoons, driven by global warming, could devastate fish populations in the Indian Ocean. By analyzing ancient plankton shells, researchers found that past monsoon extremes led to collapses in marine productivity in the Bay of Bengal. These disruptions, caused by altered river runoff and ocean stratification, threaten the region's vital fisheries.
A new proposal to combat PFAS contamination, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, left critical questions unanswered.
Temperatures are climbing this week with most places getting into the twenties Celsius but will it be a heatwave?
Researchers harness sunlight to convert CO2 into sustainable fuel.
A new study shows music fans want to lower their carbon footprints. Billie Eilish and other artists are working with REVERB to make concerts greener
BBC Weather's Matt Taylor has the details on how long April's "mini heatwave" will last.
The lawsuit is the second in two days to charge the Trump administration with failing to adequately inform the public.
The climate change consensus dates back decades. The post Scientists knew about global warming in the 1950s appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.