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Extreme Temperatures Raise Stroke Death Risk in Low-Income Countries

Climatology, Earth Science, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Extreme temperatures raise stroke death risk in low-income countries. Both extreme heat and cold are linked to higher death rates from ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as found in a new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The connection between extreme temperatures and stroke deaths was more pronounced in low-income countries compared to […]

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Major Meta-Study Confirms the Effectiveness of Carbon Pricing

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Jorge Paka

Carbon pricing systems have empirically reduced emissions by 5 to 21% in their initial years of operation. A research team has compiled findings from 17 real-world climate policies worldwide, offering a more comprehensive understanding than ever before. They employed artificial intelligence to consolidate existing surveys and made them comparable through a new calculation method. The

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Brazil Launches urgent Rescue Operation as Floods Kill Over 78

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Jorge Paka

Southern Brazil authorities worked urgently on Sunday to rescue individuals from severe floods and mudslides, marking the area’s worst-ever climate disaster. The calamity has resulted in a death toll of at least 78, with 115,000 individuals displaced from their residences. Entire cities found themselves submerged under floodwaters, isolating thousands of individuals due to days of

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Wine Growers at Africa’s Tip Adapt to Climate Change

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Jorge Paka

On a South African wine estate, piles of dry, uprooted grapevines lie at the base of a barren, hilly terrain. Vineyards are replanting to adapt to climate change, anticipating infrequent but intense rainfall in the wine region. From Australia to California, and from France to Spain and Italy, wine producers globally are racing to adjust

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Countries in Crisis May Unilaterally Hack the Global Climate

Climatology, Earth Science, Science / Jorge Paka

The landmark Paris climate accord sparked a rallying cry among developing nations: “1.5 to survive.” This signifies the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels. However, it’s anticipated that this threshold will be exceeded within the next decade, with global warming showing minimal signs of abating. The

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Rainforest’s Next Tree Generation at Risk 30 Years Post-Logging

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Jorge Paka

Recent research indicates that seedlings in natural rainforests have higher survival rates compared to areas previously subjected to logging, despite efforts of tree restoration projects. This study is featured in Global Change Biology. Researchers monitored over 5,000 seedlings for eighteen months in North Borneo. They explored a landscape that included natural forests and areas logged

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Magnetite Pollution Linked to Alzheimer’s

1 Comment / Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Jorge Paka

Urban air pollution has consistently linked various health issues, including breast cancer, immune system disorders, osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments, and dementia. However, pinpointing the precise mechanisms by which air pollution directly contributes to these diseases has posed a significant challenge for researchers. For some time, epidemiological studies have revealed connections between Alzheimer’s disease and air pollution.

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Implications of Cloud Study for Climate Engineering

Climatology, Earth Science, Science / Eduardo Paulo

A recent study discovered that certain types of clouds vanish during solar eclipses, shedding light on why it happens. This finding might affect efforts to control the climate. During solar eclipses, people have noticed that regular cumulus clouds over land disappear quickly. The lead author of the study, Victor Trees, explained that although we can

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Cold Weather can Restrict EV Range and Create Charging Challenges

Climatology, Electrical Vehicles, Transportation & Automation / Jorge Paka

Electric-vehicle owners across a wide region, from Chicago to northern Texas, have experienced a challenging week due to freezing temperatures, resulting in decreased driving range and prolonged waits at charging stations. In Oak Brook, Illinois, close to Chicago, television reporters discovered Teslas running low on battery while queuing for charging plugs at a Supercharger station.

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Scientific Boldness: A Holistic Solution for Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Social Justice

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

An international team of scientists, led by researchers from Oregon State University, has proposed a groundbreaking “restorative” pathway to navigate humanity away from the dire ecological and social consequences of climate change. Utilizing a unique 500-year dataset, the team suggests that their paradigm-shifting plan not only outlines a new trajectory for society but also contributes valuable insights

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