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UrduThe “once-in-a-decade” storm that devastated the Pacific Northwest last week caused widespread outages, damage, and at least two deaths. Data shows the storms are becoming more common. Could climate change be a key driver?
Tag: Climate Change
Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources Will Increase Price Tag to Decarbonize the Grid
A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure. The reason: these plans do not account for climate change’s impacts on water resources. S
Creating a spatial map of the sea
Creating a spatial map of the sea
Expert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species
This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hit forests. Forest recovery Forests can recover from large-scale disasters through natural succession, though it may take years to resemble their original state, depending on the damage.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Brazilian State of Pará sign Memorandum of Understanding in advance of COP30
Today, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the Brazilian state of Pará, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining mutual goals, responsibilities, and intentions in advance of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30) which will take place in Belém (located in the State of Pará) Brazil, November 10 – 21, 2025. This will be the first time the Amazon will host a climate COP.
COP29: Built environment researchers call for better alignment of policy with science
Scientists from across the globe are calling for experts to show their willingness to tackle emissions challenges in the built environment sector by endorsing a call for more effective collaboration between researchers and policymakers.
Deep ocean clues to a million-year-old Ice Age puzzle revealed in new study
Using climate records spanning the past 1.2 million years, the team reconstructed deep ocean properties that are crucial for understanding the ocean’s flow and carbon sequestration capabilities.
UTEP Team to Investigate Climate Change Impact on Pecan Orchards
The study will look at how drought, heat waves and soil impact the cycle of water and carbon between plants and the atmosphere in dryland agricultural ecosystems. It will focus on two orchards, one in the El Paso area and another in the Conchos River basin in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
New Jersey Voters Rank Economy as No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights
When it comes to what’s most important in deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election, New Jersey registered voters – much like the rest of the nation – say it’s the economy, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Voters cite the economy or fiscal issues as No. 1 (22%), followed by immigration (13%), candidate character (11%) and then reproductive rights (9%).
UN Biodiversity Conference Suspended, Adopting Some Wins, But With Much More To Be Done
More than 190 Countries at CBD COP16 adopted a Global Action Plan for Biodiversity and Health; took steps to align climate and biodiversity agendas; and ensured ecological integrity is included in their plans to protect nature.
Reconstructing ancient climate provides clues to climate change
A 15-year study of a site in Bolivia by an international team led by Case Western Reserve University provides a comprehensive view of an ancient ecosystem when the Earth was much warmer than today
FSU researcher available to comment on climate impact of shipping emissions
By: Kayla Cardenas | Published: October 31, 2024 | 12:25 pm | SHARE: As international shipping continues to power global trade, its environmental impact is becoming an increasingly urgent topic in climate science research.At Florida State University, Assistant Professor of Meteorology Michael Diamond is at the forefront of research on the environmental impact of shipping.
Texas Tech Researcher Named Station Science Leader for Antarctica Project
Biologist Natasja van Gestel will oversee and coordinate scientific work on behalf of the National Science Foundation.
From Cali to Belem: United Nations Conventions Must Fight Climate and Biodiversity Crises With United Efforts
It is imperative that governments meeting here at the UN’s Biodiversity Conference take action ensuring an alignment of the world’s biodiversity and climate agendas.
Mekong Environment Resilience Week: Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Environmental Issues
The Social Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia, and with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), held the Mekong Environment Resilience Week, celebrating SEI Asia’s 20th anniversary.
Unlocking solar power: transforming CO2 into valuable formate
In a significant advance for sustainable energy, scientists have developed a new method to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into formate, a valuable chemical, through a solar-driven process.
New study uses climate data to predict building maintenance costs for U.S. Department of Defense
Researchers examined the costs of weather-related damage and destruction for companies and government agencies with multiple buildings. The researchers focused on the large building portfolio of the U.S. Department of Defense. Their study aims to help organizations plan for the rising costs associated with long-range facilities maintenance and replacement.
The Vandal Theory Podcast – Season 8, Episode 3: Solving mysteries with tree rings
Question: Have you ever counted the rings of a tree?
Un estudio muestra que las tasas de sensibilización a los alérgenos exteriores en Chicago aumentaron después del COVID-19
La gente ha escuchado durante años que el cambio climático está teniendo un impacto significativo en los patrones de vegetación de las plantas e influyendo en cómo se produce el polen y el moho. Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) de este año en Boston mostró que, en Chicago, ha habido un aumento significativo en la sensibilización al polen y al moho en pacientes con alergias nasales.
Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-COVID
People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how pollen and mold produce. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in patients with nasal allergies.
Benjamin Gwinneth: Uncovering the effects of past climate change
Newly appointed geography professor Benjamin Gwinneth uses innovative geochemical methods, such as measuring fecal molecules, to understand how climate variability shaped ancient populations.
Not Running Dry: UNLV Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities
A UNLV research team is developing sustainable water management solutions for rural arid areas in the U.S. and China, focusing on wastewater reuse through solar-powered treatment processes. The project aims to provide low-cost technologies for non-potable — and possibly potable — reuse in rural communities in both countries, addressing water scarcity and quality issues.
MSU research: Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens
Michigan’s rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to the fish that live here.
Identifying the genes that viruses ‘steal’ from ocean microbes
A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and, of particular interest, carbon.
Chickpeas– sustainable and climate-friendly foods of the future
Climate change has a negative impact on food security. An international research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna has now conducted a study to investigate the natural variation of different chickpea genotypes and their resistance to drought stress.
Political Candidates Who Fight Climate Change Stand to Benefit in Election
Nearly 52% of Floridians favor candidates who reduce climate impacts. About 68% believe the state should take more action on climate issues and and 67% feel the federal government should as well. Notably, 88% acknowledge climate change is occurring. About 75% of respondents advocate for a diversified energy mix to include more electricity produced by renewable sources. Nearly 73% of respondents worry about home energy expenses and nearly 58% are concerned about being able to afford and maintain homeowners’ insurance due to climate change.
The trees of Miami’s future
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider.
Impact of 2020 Labor Day wildfires on highway infrastructure: a historical perspective on megafires and roadway damage in Washington, Oregon, and California
A research team examines the extent of damage and associated costs on the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California, comparing with the historical impact of megafires in these states.
WashU Expert: How climate change impacts fall foliage
Many people believe that climate change is pushing back the start of fall leaf color to later in the year. But that does not appear to be the case. Instead, fall foliage might become less brilliant under warming conditions, according…
JMU faculty experts available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response
James Madison University faculty experts are available to discuss disaster preparedness and response in the wake of back-to-back major hurricanes affecting the southeastern U.S. Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm Oct. 9 near Siesta Key, Florida. About 11…
Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections Account for Around 10 Percent of Fish on Coral Reefs
New research from the University of Sydney, WCS, and partners shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10 percent of fish on coral reefs.
Get Relief: How to Manage Fall Allergies
The spring months are usually when people with allergies suffer the most, but fall’s cooler weather doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can take a breath of relief. Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer and fall allergy sufferers are impacted. Dr. Susan Schuval, Chief of the…
Despite Progress, China Remains Tethered to Coal as Climate Change Pressures Mount
A new paper from the University of California San Diego details how China faces numerous political, economic and technological obstacles as it tries to transition away from coal—the country’s primary energy source—while balancing the need to combat climate change with the need for energy security.
Hurricane Milton: Back-to-back storms multiply concerns over flooding, health, evacuations, pets and access to infant food
Now a Category 5 hurricane, Milton is making a beeline toward Tampa Bay and other parts of Florida’s western coast. But it will also hit some of the same areas that Hurricane Helene decimated less than two weeks ago, amplifying…
Multi-sector partnership leads to first practical pilot of vehicle-to-grid power
The University of Delaware is part of a joint effort involving energy and automotive partners that has launched the first practical pilot of “vehicle-to-grid” power (V2G) set up so that industrial participants can scale it at low cost. V2G technology was invented at UD.
Impact of pollutants on pollinators, and how neural circuits adapt to temperature changes
The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation are collaborating to accelerate research in the emerging field of neurobiology in changing ecosystems. Awardees of the first Kavli-NSF grants will study the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the sense of smell in pollinators, and how neural circuits adapt to changes in temperature.
Atmospheric Observatory Opens for Operation in Bankhead National Forest
With help from scientists at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, DOE’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility has established a cutting-edge atmospheric observatory in Alabama’s William Bankhead National Forest.
Rutgers Receives Grant from USDA to Develop an Alternative to Hydroponics Method
Rutgers Health received a $607,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop “electroponics,” an alternative to the hydroponics approach to farming that would allow plants to grow under limited water conditions or in zero gravity conditions ready for deployment in space stations.
As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming
Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this “sweating” function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.
JMU expert available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
James Madison University Geomorphology professor L. Scott Eaton is available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. More than 100 people have died across six states and hundreds of roads remain closed, especially in the Carolinas.…
Climate change will lead to wetter US winters, modeling study finds
Most Americans can expect wetter winters in the future due to global warming, according to a new study led by a University of Illinois Chicago scientist
In an era of climate change, clean water and reliable water storage for floods and droughts is a possibility!
Dr. Seongpil Jeong and Kyungjin Cho of the Center for Water Cycle Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an aquifer storage technique that could improve the potential for stable water storage.
Illinois receives gift to establish the Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced the creation of the Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy, the first such named center in the U.S. to be the cross-campus home for interdisciplinary science that tackles sustainability challenges and mitigation of climate change.
Expert comment on UN’s Pact for the Future: “It’s difficult not to be cynical about such pacts, when cynicism is justified by past events…”
“No-one would argue with the Pact’s goals of addressing the urgent challenges of the 21st-century: escalating war, poverty and inequality, an unstable and dangerous environment, technological transformations without oversight or moderation. Neverthless, the member states of the UN gave it…
Emily Carter wins prestigious Marsha I. Lester Award from American Chemical Society
Nominees for the award must be members of the ACS’s physical chemistry division. The winner receives the award at the meeting, gives a research presentation, and receives an honorarium. Carter is just the second person to receive this newly established award.
Remembering Ruiliang Pu: a legacy of innovation in remote sensing
Professor Ruiliang Pu, a distinguished figure in the field of hyperspectral remote sensing, left a profound legacy through his groundbreaking work. His research has transformed how we understand forest ecosystems, particularly through the use of advanced remote sensing technologies to monitor forest health. Pu’s innovative methods continue to influence the field, providing essential tools for environmental protection and resource management.
Scientists urge new conservation approach to save vulnerable species from climate change impacts
A team of international scientists alarmed by the loss of biodiversity across the world due to climate change has proposed a new approach to managing vulnerable landscapes, focusing on sites that are least impacted by changing weather.
Dengue Fever Lands in LA: How Global Warming Is Affecting Health
Amid southern california’s recent record-breaking heat wave and fast-moving wildfires, public health officials reported the third locally acquired case of dengue fever in the los angeles area. Although the events seem unrelated, they actually are connected—and for troubling reasons.
Wildfires in California and Nevada Led to Mandatory Evacuations
Wildfires continue to rage in parts of California and Nevada forcing mandatory evacuations for homes nearby. In California alone, there are 14 active wildfires. The fire which started in the San Bernardino Mountains has spread across 20,000 acres. In Nevada,…
UC San Diego Receives $10 Million for Center on Neurobiology in Changing Environments
The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group has selected UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography to receive a four-year, $10 million grant funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to establish the Allen Discovery Center for Neurobiology in Changing Environments. The center will take a multidisciplinary approach to investigating how climate change may impact the nervous systems and behavior of marine animals.