2023 was officially the hottest year on record, according to independent analyses by five different organizationsDepositphotosOfficially declared, 2023 has become the hottest year on record. Independent assessments from NASA, NOAA, WMO, Copernicus, and the UK Met Office all arrived at the same verdict. Additionally, the year set various records and witnessed a series of...
Credit: Unsplash.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...
Credit: PixaobayOn Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil rejected crucial sections of a contentious law aimed at relaxing regulations on pesticide usage in the country.As a major player in agriculture, Brazil holds the title of the world's largest consumer of pesticides, with a significant portion falling under the classification of highly...
Scientists have discovered that methane trapped under Svalbard’s permafrost can escape, risking a warming cycle. Frequent methane accumulations found in wellbore studies highlight the potential for increased global warming as the permafrost thaws. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAccording to scientists, large amounts of methane may be stored beneath the permafrost and could leak if it thaws.Methane is...
The provinces of North Holland and North Brabant in the Netherlands are each looking to cycle paths as a way to generate renewable energyWattway by ColasThe Dutch have a strong affinity for cycling, with over 35,000 km (21,747 miles) of cycle paths weaving through the Netherlands. Two of these bike routes have been enhanced...
Announcement of the agreement at COP28. AMR ALFIKYWell beyond the COP 28 deadline, representatives from over 200 countries have finally reached an historic agreement for a transition away from fossil fuels. The approved text calls for a fair, orderly, and equitable transition in energy systems, accelerating action in this crucial decade to achieve carbon...
The New York TimesWildfires, among the nation's most devastating natural calamities, threaten lives, property, and the environment by causing air pollution and destroying homes and infrastructure. Effective wildfire forecasting and management hinge upon understanding the risk and strategically allocating resources. A recent study, detailed in the November release of Earth's Future, brings scientific insights...
AI helps scientists to track icebergs using satellite radar dataDepositphotosScientists are employing machine learning to analyze satellite radar data for the identification of icebergs in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This approach aims to enhance comprehension of their life cycle and environmental repercussions.While icebergs might appear distant and exotic, as depicted in movies like...
Hot spot detections. The maximum, unsaturated 4.8 μm (M-band) spectral radiances from 266 hot spots identified in Juno JIRAM data obtained from March 2017 to July 2022, using data from orbits PJ5 to PJ43 grouped by order of magnitude. The larger the symbol, the greater the 4.8 μm spectral radiance. This is an equal-area Mollweide projection...
New York City is sinking. Credit: Unsplash.Earlier this year, a satellite data-based study revealed that New York City is experiencing a notable sinking rate of 1-2 millimeters annually across the city, with varying rates in different urban areas. Although the weight of high-rise buildings is identified as a contributing factor, New York is not...
