» Building a Green Future
06/10/24 23:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
On 7 October, UKRI will hold an event in Westminster showcasing projects that support the clean energy transition and the … read more

» Cold extremes do in fact decrease under global warming
06/10/24 16:00 from RealClimate
The title of this post might seem like a truism, but for about a decade some people have claimed the opposite, and many people have spent much time and effort trying to understand why. Much of that effort was wasted. A decade ago, Nature...

» Major landfalling hurricane threat setting up for Florida’s west coast
05/10/24 16:56 from Yale Climate Connections
TD 14 is expected to intensify into Hurricane Milton by Monday, and potentially make landfall on Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane on Wednesday. The post Major landfalling hurricane threat setting up for Florida’s west coast appe...

» International Rivers celebrates the unprecedented victory in removing dams on the Klamath River
04/10/24 20:37 from International River's General RSS feed
This week marked the removal of the last remnants of four large hydropower dams on the lower Klamath River. On the occasion of the community celebration taking place on October 5 in Yreka, California, International Rivers extends its hea...

» Arctic Council SAO highlights youth, wildfire concerns after Canadian visit
04/10/24 19:37 from Eye on the Arctic
Involving young people in Arctic decision-making and addressing the growing threat of wildfires were among the key topics of a

» In Morningside Park, a Restored Waterfall, a Renewed Pond, and a Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Public Space
04/10/24 19:09 from State of the Planet
Leaders from Columbia and NYC gathered in Morningside Park to celebrate a partnership to clear the park’s pond of toxic algal blooms, repair broken water pumps, and restore its iconic waterfall.

» Blowout Erupts in West Texas’s Permian Basin, Creating 100-Foot Tower of Oily Water
04/10/24 18:58 from DeSmogBlog
**UPDATE: This story was updated at 4:45 pm ET Friday, October 4, 2024.** All photos by Justin Hamel. An apparent well blowout just west of Toyah created a massive geyser in the West Texas desert that was still flowing unchecked as of Fr...

» Vigilando el Golfo de México por la formación de tormentas tropicales
04/10/24 18:12 from Yale Climate Connections
Independientemente de cómo se desarrolle este sistema, es probable que empape a Florida con varios días de lluvias intensas. The post Vigilando el Golfo de México por la formación de tormentas tropicales appeared first on Yale Climate Co...

» ¿Tienes preguntas sobre el cambio climático?
04/10/24 17:58 from Yale Climate Connections
Únete a nosotros el 25 de octubre para escuchar a nuestro panel de expertos The post ¿Tienes preguntas sobre el cambio climático? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .

» EU considers stricter seafood sanctions, but cod from Murmansk goes free
04/10/24 17:05 from Eye on the Arctic
Cod aimed for fish and chips seems to survive the European Union’s next set of sanctions, while Alaska pollock for

» Watching the Gulf of Mexico for tropical storm formation
04/10/24 16:42 from Yale Climate Connections
No matter how this system develops, it's likely to douse Florida with days of heavy rain. The post Watching the Gulf of Mexico for tropical storm formation appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .

» What’s the role of hotspot and oceanic transform faults at ultraslow spreading ridge?
04/10/24 16:40 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
  Mid-ocean ridges (MOR) and hotspots are two types of magmatic activity occurring in the ocean. The MORs are typically associated with another tectonic feature—oceanic transform faults. While numerous studies have focused on the interac...

» Africa: Enhancing banana plant disease preparedness
04/10/24 15:55 from PreventionWeb
FAO is working to enhance preparedness in West and Central Africa against banana bunchy top virus and Fusarium wilt TR4 through capacity-building, training, and local stakeholder collaboration, to boost disease detection and prevention f...

» Australia: More displaced by floods, fires and cyclones as cities grow
04/10/24 15:53 from PreventionWeb
This article reports that around 23,000 Australians are displaced annually by floods, fires, and cyclones. The risk grows as urban areas expand, especially affecting disadvantaged communities who struggle to relocate or rebuild. Action i...

» Latest research could enhance long range forecasting skill
04/10/24 15:53 from PreventionWeb
This research brief highlights advancements by Met Office and University of Exeter scientists in long-range weather forecasting. Improved climate models aim to better predict extreme weather events and enhance global preparedness.

» Shape the future of climate and atmosphere monitoring
04/10/24 15:52 from PreventionWeb
Whether you have used CAMS and C3S data for air quality monitoring, climate adaptation strategies, scientific research, policymaking, or other applications, your insights are invaluable. We want to hear from you!

» Severe climate change may increase violence against women
04/10/24 15:50 from PreventionWeb
This study found that climate shocks, such as storms and floods, are linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence against women in affected countries. Researchers urge integrating violence prevention in climate resilience strategies.

» Book Review: The Mysterious Impact of Music on the Brain and Body
04/10/24 14:39 from Undark
Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin’s “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine” explores the myriad ways in which playing and listening to music can help to heal our bodies and minds, including its therapeutic benefits in ...

» Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., woman died of alcohol poisoning, inquest jury finds
04/10/24 14:25 from Eye on the Arctic
By Dez Loreen Inquest ended Thursday with jury finding that Sylvia Panaktalok’s 2021 death in RCMP custody was accidental The

» Adaptation responses to climate change in health: Experiences from Brazil and Chile
04/10/24 14:24 from PreventionWeb
This webinar aims to strengthen the design and implementation of key elements within healthcare systems. The session focuses on the experiences of Brazil and Chile and highlight the importance of developing a National Adaptation Plans fo...

» Wildfires will make the land absorb much less carbon, even if warming is kept below 1.5°C
04/10/24 14:16 from PreventionWeb
Global warming level at which fire began to impact the land's ability to absorb carbon was 1.07°C above pre-industrial levels, and that fire is already playing a major role in hampering that ability.

» Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months – here’s what our investigation found in East Palestine
04/10/24 13:40 from PreventionWeb
When large amounts of chemicals are released into the environment, the air can become toxic. Chemicals can also wash into waterways and seep into the ground, contaminating groundwater and wells.

» REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - Purchase of Search and Rescue training equipment for Sustainable National Anticipatory Action through Preparedness (SNAP) in Bhutan
04/10/24 13:36 from PreventionWeb
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is seeking quotations from registered vendors in Bhutan and Thailand only for the supply of Search and Rescue Training Equipment and Supplies to support capacity building and training activities.

» REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - Purchase of Search and Rescue training equipment for Sustainable National Anticipatory Action through Preparedness (SNAP) in Maldives
04/10/24 13:35 from PreventionWeb
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is seeking quotations from registered vendors in Maldives and Thailand only for the supply of Search and Rescue Training Equipment and Supplies to support capacity building and training activities.

» Helene's flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating
04/10/24 13:32 from PreventionWeb
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company that owns a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane Helene

» What climate change means for tourism
04/10/24 13:23 from PreventionWeb
Hurricanes, rising sea levels and other climate-fueled hazards are wreaking havoc on tourism-dependent communities around the world.

» U.S. ban on helicopter part involved in N.W.T. crash extends to Canadian operators
04/10/24 13:23 from Eye on the Arctic
Investigation found tension torsion strap snapped and caused crash near Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., this summer A recent U.S. ban

» 10 Key considerations to boost climate finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
04/10/24 13:20 from PreventionWeb
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and addressing it requires not only political will but also proper alignment of action planning with public finance and fiscal policy instruments to catalyze the necessary inv...

» GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning report: October 2024
04/10/24 13:07 from PreventionWeb
The GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning (CM4EW) is an international and transparent multi-source, consensus assessment of the crop growing conditions, status, and agro-climatic conditions that are likely to impact global production.

» Alive and uninsured: rebuilding businesses after hurricanes
04/10/24 13:02 from PreventionWeb
To fill the insurance gap and unlock cash more quickly, parametric microinsurance is increasingly seen as an option to help cushion the financial blow of ever-more-frequent hurricanes.

» Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history
04/10/24 12:56 from PreventionWeb
Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity, warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentially harmful algae.

» Edge of Antarctica Has Grown Dramatically Greener
04/10/24 12:49 from Yale E360
Over the last four decades, vegetation cover on the Antarctic Peninsula has grown tenfold, a new study finds. Read more on E360 →

» How satellite data make flying safer
04/10/24 12:36 from PreventionWeb
How near-real-time Earth observations enable meteorologists to deliver timely aviation forecasts.

» Bridging the gap: The role of specialised NGOs in inclusive disaster risk reduction
04/10/24 12:35 from PreventionWeb
This policy briefing highlights the critical importance of engaging with advocacy and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that represent hyper-marginalised communities in disaster risk reduction (DRR) contexts.

» Global strategic preparedness, readiness and response plan for dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses
04/10/24 12:22 from PreventionWeb
The Global SPRP to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses aims at reducing the burden of disease, suffering and deaths from dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases such as Zika and chikungunya, by fostering a global coor...

» Energy and Buildings (Elsevier)
04/10/24 12:16 from PreventionWeb
Energy and Buildings is an international journal publishing articles with explicit links to energy use in buildings.