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COP 29 so far: Plans for a greener future

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here is everything...

Antarctica’s ice sheet faces an uncertain future

The potential consequences of unchecked carbon emissions on global sea levels over the next three centuries.

The challenges in scaling carbon capture technology

A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London has revealed sobering realities about the pace at which technology to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) can be scaled up.

Ancient volcanic disasters offer warnings for today’s climate crisis

Scientists are looking deep into Earth’s geological history to understand the impact of global warming.

Greenland’s ice sheet vulnerability: Challenges in reversing melting

In a study published in The Cryosphere on July 24, scientists have revealed crucial insights into the precarious balance of Greenland's ice sheet, showing why it's easier to melt than to freeze.

Companies may be underestimating climate risks by up to 70%

The flaws in current climate risk assessments for corporate assets have been uncovered.

Climate crisis: Meeting the Net Zero challenge

Dr. Matt Gitsham explains how business leaders are increasingly seeking assistance from policymakers to address the Net Zero challenge.

New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier

A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections

Ancient plankton migration offers clues to future marine extinctions

Researchers have new insights into how marine communities responded to extreme global warming events millions of years ago.

Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming

Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming.

Northeast Greenland’s 79° N-Glacier rapidly melting

Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar reveal a loss of ice from the 79° N-Glacier, a critical indicator of the impacts of global warming...

Supporting tree-planting initiatives could relieve pressure on the NHS

Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).

Is there a link between air pollution and cardiovascular deaths?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that air pollution is significantly linked to mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with low-income countries taking the burden of its impact.

Ocean warming in 2023 raises alarms for future climate extremes

Researchers have revealed the implications of record-high ocean temperatures observed in 2023. .

Turning back the clock: Did the Doomsday Clock time tick closer to midnight?

The Doomsday clock, a symbolic representation of humanity's vulnerability to global catastrophes, was reset to 90 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

The EU Taxonomy Regulation as a lever to foster private sector adaptation to climate change?

To ensure a smooth transition to a low-carbon financial and economic system and to prepare for climate-related risks, companies must develop and implement appropriate management measures. The EU Taxonomy Regulation is here to ensure this.

What can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety?

Wildfires and record heat waves turn our summers into a nightmare. In this vein, what can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety? Vasileios Latinos, Head of Resilience and Climate Adaptation at ICLEI Europe, provides a detailed response.

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