» New step to protect areas of Arctic Alaska as Trump’s oil agenda nears
17/01/25 20:54 from Eye on the Arctic
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to put temporary measures in place to protect subsistence activities in Alaska’s
» Internet customers in North to receive subsidy, CRTC says
17/01/25 18:14 from Eye on the Arctic
Regulator also says Northwestel must credit customers for internet outages longer than a day Canada’s telecommunications regulator says northerners will
» From Wildfires to Courtrooms: How Attribution Science Fuels Climate Justice
17/01/25 17:08 from State of the Planet
The Attribution Science and Climate Law Conference brought together scientists, legal experts, policymakers and advocates to explore how advancements in climate attribution science can shape litigation, policy and governance.
» Floating nuclear power plant completes first fuel cycle
17/01/25 15:50 from Eye on the Arctic
Both reactors on the Akademik Lomonosov have reloaded the uranium fuel elements for the first time since the floating nuclear power plant
» Air Inuit takes Quebec government to court over maintenance of Nunavik runways
17/01/25 14:26 from Eye on the Arctic
Airline says lack of maintenance is causing damage to its aircraft Regional airline Air Inuit is seeking damages from the
» Carbon Dioxide Levels Rose by a Record Amount Last Year
17/01/25 14:21 from Yale E360
Carbon dioxide is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever before, putting hopes of limiting warming in jeopardy. Read more on E360 →
» False alerts — like the one sent during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires — can undermine trust and provoke anxiety
17/01/25 12:03 from PreventionWeb
In the midst of multiple active fires in the Greater Los Angeles and evacuation orders for specific neighbourhoods, a general emergency alert to evacuate was sent out in error.
» Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
17/01/25 12:02 from PreventionWeb
Wildfires, or bushfires, can have indirect consequences for human health. In particular, they can promote the incidence and spread of a range of infections.
» Residents of unburned homes reported health symptoms months after Marshall Fire
17/01/25 12:00 from PreventionWeb
Wildfires that burn homes and vehicles could expose people to dangerous airborne compounds through ash and smok
» Young people are suffering from climate anxiety. Here’s how to help.
17/01/25 12:00 from Yale Climate Connections
Teachers and parents can help them get involved in protecting the climate. The post Young people are suffering from climate anxiety. Here’s how to help. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .
» Rescue dogs sniff out scat to help protect an endangered species
17/01/25 12:00 from Yale Climate Connections
The dogs are helping to monitor the San Joaquin kit fox, which lives in a part of California where solar farms are growing rapidly. The post Rescue dogs sniff out scat to help protect an endangered species appeared first on Yale Climate ...
» Space debris: Borrowing the planet from our children- Why we need to mitigate space desecration
17/01/25 11:00 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
On December 11, 2024, while taking part in AGU’s 2024 Annual Meeting, I attended a press conference hosted by experts from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Michigan that focuses on the serious risks posed by space...
» Cifra récord de empresarios en la Cumbre de Biodiversidad de la ONU
17/01/25 10:56 from DeSmogBlog
De acuerdo con DeSmog, los representantes de grupos industriales y empresariales han duplicado su presencia en la última cumbre de la ONU sobre biodiversidad. Este hecho parece abonar a la sospecha de que están teniendo cada vez má...
» BAS staff awarded the Polar Medal 2025
17/01/25 09:59 from News Archive - British Antarctic Survey
Congratulations to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff who have been awarded a Polar Medal in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for their contributions to improving our understanding of Antarctica, … The post BAS staff awarded the ...
» Excerpt: The Dawn of Carbon Offsets Through Forestation
17/01/25 08:47 from Undark
An energy company’s novel project spawned in the late 1980s helped set the stage for planting trees as a means to sequester carbon emissions. In the process, it resulted in a lot of lessons that are still relevant today in terms of...
» 2024 German climate adaptation strategy
17/01/25 08:30 from PreventionWeb
The 2024 German climate adaptation strategy presents measurable targets for adaptation to the impacts of climate change within the scope of responsibilities and competences of the German government.
» expert reaction to Cochrane review on calorie labelling and food choices
17/01/25 00:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A Cochrane review looks at calorie labelling and food choices. Dr Sally Moore, Lecturer in Nutritional Science; Registered Dietitian; … read more
» expert reaction to Met Office data suggesting carbon dioxide emissions are off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C
17/01/25 00:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
Data published by the Met Office looks at the carbon dioxide forecast for 2025. Prof Kevin Anderson, Professor of … read more
» Cochrane review on calorie labelling and food choices
17/01/25 00:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
UK legislation approved in 2021 and brought into force in 2022 require calorie information to be displayed on menus and … read more
» Rise in carbon dioxide off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C
17/01/25 00:01 from Met Office News Feed
The increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) is now incompatible with IPCC pathways which remain below 1.5°C, a Met Office study finds.
» Analysis: Why acquiring Greenland is more than just a whim of Trump
16/01/25 20:56 from Eye on the Arctic
Country’s water, minerals and ‘rock flour’ could be key resources for the next century The person who first put a
» Americans close the door to Russia’s biggest lithium mine
16/01/25 20:24 from Eye on the Arctic
The Polar Lithium project in the Kola Peninsula is included in the new US sanctions list. The Kolmozero lithium resources
» Whitehorse to spend $300,000 on Robert Service Way landslide mitigation efforts
16/01/25 18:18 from Eye on the Arctic
The City of Whitehorse has allocated $300,000 for responding to the landslide risk along Robert Service Way this year, with
» Climate School Experts on the Los Angeles Fires: Causes, Impacts and Recovery
16/01/25 17:09 from State of the Planet
As California battles devastating wildfires, our researchers are helping to make sense of how they became so destructive, and what's needed for recovery.
» EGU GMPV ECS Campfires – Thursday January 23rd @ 4pm CET
16/01/25 16:43 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
The third edition of the Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology Campfires of the 2024/2025 season will take place on Thursday January 23rd at 4 pm CET on Zoom. This edition will be a Scientific Campfire, during which three E...
» El número de muertes indirectas por los incendios en Los Ángeles podría llegar a miles
16/01/25 16:43 from Yale Climate Connections
El humo tóxico de los incendios, combinado con la interrupción de la economía, el sistema de salud y la salud mental, podría causar miles de muertes en los próximos años. The post El número de muertes indirectas por los incendios en Los ...
» Former deputy chief of Dawson City fire dept. sentenced to 18 months
16/01/25 15:52 from Eye on the Arctic
By Virginie Ann A former deputy chief of the local fire department in Dawson City, Yukon, who sexually assaulted his
» World Economic Forum annual report again highlights environmental risks
16/01/25 15:39 from PreventionWeb
Environmental risks have become the greatest source of long-term concern and are projected to intensify over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report.
» Have your say in the Early Career Scientist survey!
16/01/25 15:00 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
Are you an Early Career Scientist (ECS) who is also a member of the European Geosciences Union? Have your say and provide feedback on ECS activities and opportunities by completing the EGU Early Career Scientist survey! The short, 5-minu...
» Hidden microbes protect coastal waters. Will they do their job as sea levels rise?
16/01/25 14:54 from PreventionWeb
Under sandy beaches, microbes filter chemicals from groundwater and safeguard ocean health. A Stanford-led study reveals that sneaker waves provide a lens to explore the impending impacts of sea level rise on beach hydrology, chemistry, ...
» Cost-benefit study confirms coral reef restoration could be a cost-effective way to save lives and money
16/01/25 14:42 from PreventionWeb
A new study shows coral reef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and economic disruption each year.
» On the road to resilience: Indonesia's disaster risk management journey
16/01/25 14:34 from PreventionWeb
From adopting cutting-edge technologies to prioritizing social inclusion and resilient infrastructure, Indonesia's DRM approach since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami has been shaped by collaboration with global partners.
» The LA fires have prompted a reckoning for the insurance industry – Australian premiums could soar as a result
16/01/25 14:12 from PreventionWeb
Catastrophic fires in Los Angeles should ring alarm bells in Australia, where global ripple effects and grim prospects of similar disasters are likely to force up insurance premiums.
» A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
16/01/25 13:39 from PreventionWeb
Future disaster response will require government agencies at all levels to reimagine their approaches to hazard assessment, risk management and emergency response, beginning with a balanced, apolitical, and thorough investigation of the ...
» Hiroshima flooding: a case study of well usage and adaptive governance
16/01/25 13:15 from PreventionWeb
Free inspection initiatives highlight how groundwater and multilevel cooperation in recovery efforts mitigate water crisis after flooding.
» LA fires: Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and a growing risk
16/01/25 12:44 from PreventionWeb
Millions of people across the Los Angeles area are being exposed to wildfire smoke as fires burn through homes and vehicles. As fires become more frequent, long-term and repeated exposure to smoke is a quickly-rising concern.