Research Reveals Southern Ocean’s Role in Global Oceanic Oxygenation
Recent research published in Science Advances sheds light on the role of the Southern Ocean in controlling global oceanic oxygenation during the last deglaciation. The study, conducted by Yi Wang, Kassandra M. Costa, Wanyi Lu, Sophia K. V. Hines, and…
Greenland’s Ice Sheet Experiencing Widespread Acceleration in Calving, Leading to Significant Ice Loss and Rising Sea Levels
Greenland’s ice sheet has been experiencing widespread acceleration in calving, leading to significant ice loss and contributing to rising sea levels and global climate impacts. A recent study has revealed that the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) has lost 5,091 ± 72 km2 of…
Global Research Finds Warmer Temperatures Driving Woody Vines to Take Over World’s Forests
As Earth records its hottest year ever, a global research collaboration has found warmer temperatures are a key driver in woody vines taking over the world’s forests—threatening their vital role in helping cool the atmosphere by storing carbon. Spanning 44…
Human Evolution and Climate Crisis
Human evolution might be the biggest threat to solving the climate crisis, according to a new study from the University of Maine. The research aimed to understand how the process of cultural adaptation to the environment, a significant driver of…
Groundbreaking Discovery: Bottom Trawling Releases 370 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the impact of bottom trawling on the environment. The practice of dragging massive nets along the seabed to catch fish has been found to release a staggering 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide…
The Interconnected Crises: Global Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT The Interconnected Crises: Global Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change By: Salman Akhtar Published: January 16, 2024 at 8:42 pm EST | Updated: Jan 17, 2024 at 8:36 am EST In a powerful plea echoed across 200 health…
The Global Health Impact of Major Disease Outbreaks in 2023
As the year 2023 came to a close, it was marked by the resurgence of numerous diseases, leaving an indelible imprint on global public health. The ten major outbreaks that unsettled the world included the persistent COVID-19, the emergence of…
ETH Zurich Researchers Unveil Groundbreaking Light-Based Method for Capturing Greenhouse Gases
This week, researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled a groundbreaking method for capturing greenhouse gases using light. The new process, developed by a team led by Maria Lukatskaya, professor of electrochemical energy systems, utilizes the differences between dark and light…
Challenging the Misconception of Ocean Carbon Storage
In a recent opinion paper, Dr. Ivy Frenger and her international colleagues have challenged a common misconception in the field of ocean carbon storage. The Biological Carbon Pump (BCP), which plays a vital role in the Earth’s carbon cycle, is…
Antarctica’s Coastal Waters May Double in Acidity by 2100, Threatening Marine Life
New research from CU Boulder indicates that by 2100, the acidity of Antarctica’s coastal waters may double, severely impacting marine life in the Southern Ocean. This increase in acidity, primarily due to CO2 emissions, threatens the entire ecosystem, including whales…