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Sep232024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Researchers Develop Advanced Imaging Method to Probe Volcanoes

A team of researchers from the CNRS and the Paris Institute of Planetary Physics has developed an innovative method for creating high-resolution, deep imaging of volcanoes' internal structures. This breakthrough technique leverages a network of geophones devices that detect seismic waves to capture not only the strong movements caused by earthquakes but also the subtle seismic noise from wind, ocean waves, and human activities. The researchers applied this method to La Soufrière volcano in Guadeloupe, providing an unprecedented 3D view of the volcano’s internal structure to a depth of 10 kilometers with a resolution of around 100 meters. This new imaging technique confirmed the existence of a large magma storage zone, organized as a network of interconnected magma pockets beneath the vo...

Sep212024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Summer of 2024 Breaks Heat Records as New Research Unveils Human-Caused Disruption in Earth’s Air Circulation Systems

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The summer of 2024 has officially become the hottest on record, marking a worrying milestone in a trend that scientists had long predicted. The intensifying heat and dryness, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere, have fueled severe droughts, heatwaves, wildfires, and crop failures across North America and Europe. These escalating conditions are increasingly threatening societies worldwide. A major contributor to these extreme weather patterns is the weakening of Earth's air circulation systems, a phenomenon that scientists now attribute directly to human activities. Two groundbreaking studies led by Dr. Rei Chemke of the Weizmann Institute of Science have uncovered the underlying cause of this weakening. Published in leading scientific journals, these studies reveal that manmade emis...

Sep192024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Santiago Network Set to Deliver Climate Assistance: Key Guidelines Approved at Bonn Meeting

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The Santiago Network Advisory Board convened for its third meeting in Bonn, Germany, from September 4 to 6, 2024, marking a major milestone in the network’s journey to provide technical assistance to communities vulnerable to the impacts of climate-related loss and damage. During the meeting, the board approved critical guidelines, paving the way for the network to begin its operations. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), addressed the board ahead of the meeting, urging the acceleration of the network's progress. Stiell emphasized the important role of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) as co-hosts of the Santiago network secretariat ...

Sep192024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UNFCCC Report: Developing Nations Require Up to $6.85 Trillion for Climate Goals by 2030

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In a groundbreaking revelation, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has announced that developing countries will need between $5.012 trillion and $6.852 trillion to meet their climate commitments by 2030. This estimate, detailed in the second Needs Determination Report (NDR) released on September 10, 2024, significantly raises the stakes in global climate finance negotiations. The report, which updates figures from the initial 2021 NDR, represents a vital resource for informing decisions at the upcoming COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, where the contentious issue of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance will be debated. With developed nations already lagging behind in delivering the $100 billion annual climate finance goal, the updated fi...

Sep112024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Warns of Drastic Climate Extremes for Three-Quarters of Global Population Without Emissions Cuts

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A new study has issued a stark warning about the impending global climate crisis, projecting that nearly 70% of the world’s population could face significant and rapid changes in extreme temperatures and rainfall over the next two decades if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced. This groundbreaking research was led by the CICERO Center for International Climate Research and supported by the University of Reading. The study, published in Nature Geoscience, reveals that up to 20% of the population could still face extreme weather risks even if emissions are reduced enough to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Without substantial action, however, this figure could soar to 70%, underscoring the urgent need for more aggressive climate mitigation strategies. Impact of R...

Sep102024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Dust Storms: The Growing Environmental Crisis of the 21st Century

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Dust storms an environmental disaster many associate with the 1930s Dust Bowl, are making a dramatic comeback on a global scale, threatening human health, economies, and ecosystems. As a result of deforestation, water mismanagement, unsustainable farming practices, desertification, and climate change, the frequency and intensity of dust storms are increasing, covering more geographical regions and posing serious risks to life and infrastructure. A Global Threat The dust storms of the Dust Bowl era caused immense damage to the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies, but today's storms are spreading far beyond those borders. Dust particles, light enough to be carried by wind over vast distances, are now crossing continents, disregarding political boundaries. Area...

Sep92024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Reveals Severe Weather Costs Global Economy Billions Annually

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A recent analysis of weather and economic data reveals that severe weather events, driven by climate change, are costing the global economy billions of dollars each year. The research highlights the growing financial impact of extreme heat, droughts, and a reduction in mild weather days, all of which are hindering economic growth. Berkay Akyapi, Ph.D., co-author of the study and a professor of business at the University of Florida, emphasized the importance of proactive adaptation. “If we don’t do anything to respond to these climate shocks, we are hurting the economy,” he said. The study suggests that extreme heat and severe droughts can reduce a country's GDP by about 0.2%, a figure that may seem small but equates to billions of dollars globally. The research, conducted by Akyapi a...

Sep62024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Crisis Linked to Surge in Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: UN Report

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A recent report from the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, highlights a deeply troubling connection between climate change and intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings suggest that tens of millions of women and girls in the region will face catastrophic levels of violence if the world fails to curb rising global temperatures. According to projections, the number of individuals experiencing intimate partner violence could nearly triple by 2060, reaching 140 million in the worst-case scenario of unchecked emissions and stalled socioeconomic development. The report, Climate Change Impacts and Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa, was produced by UNFPA in collaboration with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and ...

Sep52024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Reveals El Niño-Southern Oscillation Linked to Increasing Heat Waves in Southwest India

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A recent study has identified the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) as a significant contributor to the rising frequency and intensity of heat waves in southwest India. ENSO, characterized by periodic warming and cooling of sea surface temperatures and atmospheric pressure shifts in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean, is now recognized as a major player in exacerbating heat conditions in the region. The research highlights that while ENSO is a key factor, other major climatic patterns also play roles in influencing the heat waves affecting southwest India. This finding comes amid a troubling trend of increasingly severe heat waves not only in South Asia but globally. Historical Context and Recent Trends The study is set against a backdrop of heightened concern over climate chang...

Sep42024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

“Gateway to Hell” in Siberia Triples in Size Due to Climate Change: Study claims

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In the remote Yana Highlands of Siberia, a giant and ominous hole known as the "Gateway to Hell" is expanding at an alarming rate, with scientists attributing its rapid growth to the effects of climate change. Officially known as the Batagaika Crater, this massive depression has tripled in size over the past 30 years and now spans an area of 200 acres, reaching depths of 300 feet. The Batagaika Crater, shaped like a stingray or a giant tadpole, began as a small, barely noticeable crack in the 1960s, only visible in declassified satellite imagery. However, as global temperatures rise and permafrost melts, the crater has expanded significantly, revealing one of the oldest permafrost layers on Earth. Visible from Space The crater's sheer size and rapid expansion have captured the att...