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Study identifies new cause of melting Antarctic ice shelves
Researchers have discovered a process that can contribute to the melting of ice shelves causing instability in others downstream.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2022


Arctic vegetation has a major impact on warming
The new results allow us to make more precise climate predictions, with the researchers pointing out that current models remain flawed.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


Rooftop solar cells can save the planet in an unexpected way - water conservation
Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2022


Global warming spawned the age of reptiles
Harvard researchers find rapid evolution of reptiles was triggered by nearly 60 million years of global warming and climate change.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2022


Microbes offer a glimpse into the future of climate change
Microbes play an important role in climate because they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when they eat.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2022


Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would reduce risks to humans by up to 85%
Researchers find that the risks are reduced by 10-44% globally if warming is reduced to 1.5°C rather than 2°C or 3.66°C.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 3, 2022


Remarkable new material captures toxic pollutants from air
New material is capable of capturing trace amounts of benzene, a toxic pollutant, from the air and crucially use less energy
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022


Stormwater harvesting is a cool way to keep streets green
Research has found stormwater interception and infiltration is proving effective for a shady tree canopy in concrete urban environments.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 4, 2022


Apocalyptic global warming scenarios are no longer plausible, suggests new study
The goal to limit global warming this century to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit is still within reach while apocalyptic scenarios aren't plausible.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 13, 2022


Brain study on how to slow down climate change
When it comes to climate-friendly behaviour, there is often a gap between what we want and what we actually do.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 20, 2021


New climate pledges, if fulfilled, significantly more likely to prevent worst of global warming
Over 100 nations have issued new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the United Nations Conference of the Parties.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021


By 2500 earth could be alien to humans
To fully grasp and plan for climate impacts under any scenario, researchers and policymakers must look well beyond the 2100 benchmark.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2021
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