» Singing the stories of Labrador: An Inuit choir shares language and culture
23/12/24 19:06 from Eye on the Arctic
By Amanda Gear Every year at Christmas, a choir comes together in St. John’s to celebrate centuries-old traditions and music
» Reflecting on COP29 and the Need for Radical Collaboration
23/12/24 17:13 from State of the Planet
The author discusses the essential role of culture in fighting climate change.
» Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
23/12/24 16:23 from Eye on the Arctic
First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls
» Resilient housing guidance for the Maldives
23/12/24 15:16 from PreventionWeb
The guidance for resilient housing is intended to help Maldivians make their homes stronger and safer against disasters and climate change; more sustainable with lower electricity costs and greener materials; and healthier and more comfo...
» Value chain approaches to describe, improve, value and co-design early warning systems
23/12/24 15:08 from PreventionWeb
This publication provides a framework to analyse and optimize early warning systems, promoting a holistic view, driven by users’ needs for information to respond to hazards.
» These young northerners are pushing the N.W.T. to do more about climate change
23/12/24 14:56 from Eye on the Arctic
Members of the N.W.T. Climate Change Youth Council have spent the last year and a half adding their voices to
» Preparing health systems for shocks: Japan’s experience of enhancing resilience of health systems
23/12/24 14:32 from PreventionWeb
This report focuses on Japan’s experiences to showcase how the country incrementally strengthened the resilience of its health system by enhancing its capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises.
» Best of 2024: Biodiverse Bites
23/12/24 14:03 from Crop Trust - News
» ¿Por qué no le ponen mano dura a los países industrializados que son los que aportan más CO2?
23/12/24 13:40 from Yale Climate Connections
Y con tantos desechos plásticos que caen a los océanos hay que hacer algo para que las futuras generaciones puedan disfrutar de nuestro planeta The post ¿Por qué no le ponen mano dura a los países industrializados que son los que aportan...
» Scientists Engineer Crops to Consume More Carbon Dioxide
23/12/24 13:01 from Yale E360
Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger. Read more on E360 →
» UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change
23/12/24 12:00 from UN News
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under international law to combat climate change, a process spearheaded by small island nations facing existential threats.
» How to cook up a climate-friendly meal for the holidays
23/12/24 12:00 from Yale Climate Connections
Start by aiming for more vegetables and less waste. The post How to cook up a climate-friendly meal for the holidays appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .
» Whistleblower Demands PA’s Gov. Fix ‘Completely Unregulated’ Fracking Wastewater Network
23/12/24 11:00 from DeSmogBlog
A whistleblowing Pennsylvania oil and gas worker, together with the state’s former lead environmental regulator, are ringing the alarm bell on an unregulated and shadowy network of pipelines at least hundreds, and perhaps even thousands ...
» The Elusive Payoff of Gain of Function Research
23/12/24 09:06 from Undark
Gain-of-function experiments are meant to uncover genetic changes in pathogens that could make them more transmissible or virulent. But such research incurs the risk of a dangerous microbe escaping the lab and potentially causing a pande...
» Podcast: Is Fluoride Toxic at Low Levels?
23/12/24 09:05 from Undark
This week on Entanglements: Is fluoride toxic at low levels? Our hosts explore this question in conversations with a professor from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry and a neuropsychologist and professor at York Uni...
» expert reaction to study on association between drinking coffee or tea and head and neck cancer
23/12/24 08:05 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at the link between drinking coffee or tea and risk of head and neck … read more
» Climate resolutions for 2025
23/12/24 03:31 from Climate Council
The climate crisis has intensified this year, underscoring the urgent need to slash emissions right now – there is no time to waste. We’ve once again seen countries in all corners of the globe endure extreme weather events. From ferociou...
» Seismology Job Portal
22/12/24 23:39 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
On this page, we regularly update open positions in Seismology for early career scientists. Do you have a job on offer? Contact us at ecs-sm@egu.eu Please, note that other available research positions are displayed on the EGU Jobs Portal...
» How scientists support Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) policies: the example of a European Ultraperipheral Department (Mayotte, the 14th of December, 2024)
22/12/24 15:45 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
Ultraperipheral European departments like Mayotte are developing regions, often disproportionately exposed to natural hazards and struggling to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The eye of cyclone Chido, the most violent storm to h...
» Despite Public Outcry, Thailand Appears Set to Give a Green Light to Sanakham Dam Development
22/12/24 06:12 from International River's General RSS feed
By Pai Deetes, Phairin Sohsai and Tanya Lee Roberts-Davis On December 17th, Thailand’s Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), in its role as the secretariat of Thai National Mekong Commission (TNMC), announced that it intends to proc...
» expert reaction to govt setting out plans for a complete ban of neonicotinoids
21/12/24 00:05 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
Experts commented on the Government’s plans to completely ban neonicotinoids. Dr Philip Donkersley, Senior Researcher in Ecology and Evolution … read more
» A former park ranger’s new book documents decades of climate change in Arctic Alaska
20/12/24 20:44 from Eye on the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the areas most visibly impacted by human-caused climate change, with some areas becoming almost unrecognizable
» Columbia Climate School Delegates Reflect on COP29
20/12/24 20:41 from State of the Planet
Climate School faculty traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, for this year's U.N. Climate Change Conference. In this Q&A, they share their experiences at the annual conference.
» Foreign tourists on bus involved in fatal crash in Lapland
20/12/24 19:54 from Eye on the Arctic
Thursday afternoon’s accident claimed two lives. Two people died after a tourist bus and a passenger van collided in Lapland
» CRED Crunch Newsletter, Issue No. 77 (December 2024): Transition of administrative units in the EM-DAT database
20/12/24 19:33 from PreventionWeb
This CRED newsletter focuses on disaster location data. Precise and accurate disaster location data is central to effective disaster management.
» Windhoek Declaration
20/12/24 19:25 from PreventionWeb
The Windhoek declaration sets the direction for the next three years, reinforcing Africa's commitment to reducing disaster risks and building resilience across the continent.
» PROCULTHER-NET technical bulletin - issue 4
20/12/24 19:02 from PreventionWeb
This issue - whose foreword is signed by Krista Pikkat, Director of Culture and Emergencies Entity, Culture Sector, UNESCO - is involving a growing number of experts from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) States and be...
» Being a migrant woman during disasters: A phenomenological study to unveil experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy
20/12/24 18:53 from PreventionWeb
This study aims to explore the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrant women (MW) living in Milan, Italy, investigating a broad spectrum of experiences.
» SSM - Qualitative Research in Health (Elsevier)
20/12/24 18:52 from PreventionWeb
SSM - Qualitative Research in Health is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes international and interdisciplinary qualitative research related to medical care, illness, disease, health, and wellbeing from across the globe.
» Ten Remarkable Plants and Fungi Named by Science This Year
20/12/24 18:16 from Yale E360
In 2024, researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, recorded 172 new species of plants and fungi across the globe, from England to Cameroon. Read more on E360 →
» Apply for the Master/Graduate Certificate of Disaster Risk and Resilience
20/12/24 17:28 from PreventionWeb
The next intake of the University of Newcastle’s (Australia) Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience closes on January 20, 2025.
» Our favorite Eye on the Storm stories of 2024
20/12/24 17:02 from Yale Climate Connections
A look back at some deep dives and reflective takes from our regular and special contributors. The post Our favorite Eye on the Storm stories of 2024 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .
» Why Is Alberta Falling for Kevin O’Leary’s AI Data Centre Stunt?
20/12/24 16:52 from DeSmogBlog
British Columbia just delivered a master class in clean energy deployment. Premier David Eby just announced nine new wind generating projects totaling 5,000 gigawatt hours of new capacity that will be 50 percent Indigenous-owned and gene...
» Feds, Yukon gov’t announce $2.4M to spur heat pump uptake
20/12/24 16:46 from Eye on the Arctic
By Gabrielle Plonka Territory aims to build 1,300 smart electric heating systems by 2030 The Yukon government is launching a
» Heatwaves and bushfires can be a dangerous mix for the electricity grid
20/12/24 16:39 from PreventionWeb
The Australian summer has started to unleash its power. On Monday, the Victorian town of Walpeup reached 47.1°C, and towns in Queensland, western New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory all hit temperatures above 45°C.
» CSU study links climate change and earthquake frequency
20/12/24 16:37 from PreventionWeb
A recent Colorado State University study demonstrates that climate change can affect the frequency of earthquakes, adding to a small but growing body of evidence showing that climate can alter the seismic cycle.