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Mar172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Board Game Turns Tide on Sea Level Awareness Among Youth

A new study reveals that a board game can significantly enhance young people's understanding of sea level rise and their ability to influence it. Over the past two years Utrecht University researcher Nieske Vergunst developed and tested the Sea Level Game assessing its impact on participants aged 16 to 25. The results show that players became more aware of climate change and more confident in making a difference. Vergunst created the game to address a gap in climate communication particularly for those with low science exposure. “Sea level rise affects us all and people have a right to understand it,” she explains. Players take on roles in two teams Sea Level and Solution Level facing real-world dilemmas that shape the future. Their choices influence whether sea levels rise drastically ...

Mar152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Board game boosts youth awareness on sea level rise

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Can a board game help young people grasp the impact of sea level rise? Researcher Nieske Vergunst from Utrecht University’s Freudenthal Institute explored this question through the Sea Level Game, a strategy-based board game designed to enhance climate awareness. Tested on 117 participants aged 16 to 25, the game divided players into two teams: the Sea Level team, which made choices affecting climate change, and the Solution Level team, responsible for societal responses. The study, published in Geoscience Communication, found that players felt more aware of sea level rise and more confident in their ability to influence it—regardless of their prior science knowledge. Vergunst sees the game as a bridge for climate communication, particularly for those with low science exposure. “Sea ...

Mar152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Small Mexico City Earthquakes Reveal Big Risks for Buildings

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A recent swarm of small, shallow earthquakes in Mexico City has raised new concerns about how moderate earthquakes might impact the city buildings. Researchers found that even relatively weak earthquakes produced surprisingly strong ground shaking prompting them to explore potential damage in future scenarios. In a study published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America Miguel Jaimes and Gerardo Suárez from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México modeled the expected damage from moderate earthquakes in three key regions of the Mexico City basin. Their scenarios were based on past earthquakes including a 2023 event in La Magdalena Contreras the 2018 San Juan de Aragón earthquake and the 1995 Milpa Alta and 1985 Juchitepec earthquakes. Their findings highlight the criti...

Mar152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Warns of Unexpectedly Strong Shaking from Moderate Earthquakes in Mexico City

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A new study has revealed that moderate earthquakes in Mexico City could cause significant damage to buildings, depending on the region’s underlying geology. The findings, published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America by Miguel Jaimes and Gerardo Suárez of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, highlight the risks posed by local seismic activity beyond the well-known large subduction earthquakes. Mexico City has recently experienced swarms of small, shallow earthquakes, particularly in 2019 and 2023, which generated unexpectedly strong ground shaking. These events prompted researchers to investigate how shaking from a moderate earthquake with a magnitude up to 5.5 might impact buildings across different parts of the city. Geology MattersDamage Varies by Region ...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Warns Methane Emissions Could Hinder Ozone Layer Recovery

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A new study has highlighted the complex relationship between methane emissions and the recovery of the stratospheric ozone layer warning that rising methane levels could slow ozone restoration especially in polar regions. The ozone layer, which shields Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, has shown signs of recovery due to global efforts like the Montreal Protocol. However the study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, suggests that future ozone replenishment remains uncertain due to global warming and human activities. Researchers from Beijing Normal University emphasize that methane plays a dual role while it is a potent greenhouse gas driving global warming, it also triggers complex chemical interactions that impact ozone levels. Understanding these dual effects is ...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Disrupts HIV Prevention Poses New Health Challenges

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A new study has revealed that climate change is making HIV prevention and treatment more difficult by damaging healthcare infrastructure and increasing exposure risks. Extreme weather events such as droughts and floods have been linked to worsening HIV outcomes, affecting both prevention and care. The research, published in Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, was conducted by scientists at the University of Toronto. They analyzed 22 studies and found that extreme weather events contribute to lower HIV testing rates, reduced treatment adherence, and increased risk behaviors, such as unprotected sex. Damage to clinics, displacement of communities, and resource shortages further complicate care access. “Climate change is creating multiple challenges in the fight against HIV,” the re...

Mar82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Amphibians Face Overheating Threat as 2°C rise Global Temperatures Rise

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A new study has found that 2% of the world amphibians are already experiencing temperatures beyond their tolerance levels raising concerns about the future of these vulnerable species. The research published in Nature warns that a 2°C rise in global temperatures could be a tipping point, pushing many species toward extinction. Scientists analyzed 5,203 amphibian species and found that 104 are currently exposed to overheating in shaded terrestrial conditions. If global temperatures increase by 4°C, nearly 7.5% or 391 species could reach their physiological limits, facing severe survival challenges. Amphibians, which rely on external sources to regulate body heat, are among the most climate-sensitive vertebrates. Over 40% of amphibian species are already classified as threatened, and r...

Mar62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

China Researchers Introduce New Model For Typhoon Forecasting Accuracy

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Researchers have introduced key improvements in numerical weather models significantly enhancing the ability to predict typhoon tracks and intensities. The study led by Dr. Xiaowei Tan from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) Earth System Modeling and Prediction Centre, focuses on refining typhoon forecasts by improving parameterization schemes used in operational models. Published in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters, the research presents modifications to the CMA-TYM operational model, incorporating a new parameterization scheme for friction velocity at the ocean surface and a two-moment cloud microphysics scheme. These updates replace the original methods, leading to better predictions for Typhoon Kompasu (2118). Statistical analysis shows that the improved model e...

Mar52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Fuels Rising Urban Fire Risks Across 20 countries

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A new study published in Nature Cities has revealed that climate change is intensifying the threat of urban fires worldwide, with cities facing a significant rise in fire incidents if global temperatures continue to climb. Fire Risk Increases with Rising Temperatures Researchers analyzed fire data and maximum temperatures from over 2,800 cities across 20 countries, covering 20% of the global population. The study found that if global warming exceeds 4°C, the world could witness: 300,000 fire-related deaths and over a million injuries by 2100. A 22.2% rise in outdoor fires and an 11.6% increase in vehicle fires. A 3.3% increase in vehicle fires and a 6.9% rise in outdoor fires for every 1°C rise in temperature. Building fires, however, may decline by 4.6% due to better f...

Mar52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Urban Expansion Drains 64.6 billion cubic Groundwater Reserves in Five Indian States

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A groundbreaking hydrology model based study has established a direct link between rapid urbanisation and alarming decline in groundwater reserves across five Indian states. Published in the Hydrogeology Journal the research titled Detection and Socio-economic Attribution of Groundwater Depletion in India presents a stark warning about the scale of groundwater loss particularly in northern and northwestern India. According to the study led by Gautam Kunwar from the University of Texas Austin, India has lost approximately 64.6 billion cubic metres of groundwater over the past two decades. While irrigation remains a key driver of depletion, the study highlights that urbanisation and industrialisation are equally responsible for falling groundwater levels a factor that has often been overl...