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Earth’s Gateway to Hell Expands by 35 Million Cubic Feet Annually

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Whether you admire John Carpenter’s creations or have a fascination with biology, the thawing of subterranean permafrost in polar areas presents notable apprehensions. In a recent discovery, researchers revealed a ‘zombie virus‘ dating back 48,500 years, extracted from Arctic permafrost, contributing to the mounting concerns linked with climate change. This new threat highlights the potential […]

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Brazil Launches urgent Rescue Operation as Floods Kill Over 78

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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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Research Identifies Early Signs of African Humid Period’s End

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The shift from the African humid period (AHP) to arid conditions in North Africa stands out as a prominent example of climate tipping points in recent geological records. These tipping points occur when minor disturbances provoke significant, nonlinear reactions in the climate system, leading to a transition to a distinctly different climate state, often with

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Human Activities have a Big Impact on Deep Subsurface Fluid Flow

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The effects of human activities, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, on Earth’s surface have been extensively researched. Recently, hydrology experts from the University of Arizona delved into the influence of human actions on the deep subsurface of the Earth, an area located hundreds of meters to several kilometers below the surface. “We examined the

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5 Corporations Responsible for 24% of Traceable Plastic Pollution

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A recent study revealed that nearly 25% of identifiable plastic pollution originates from just five large corporations. Analyzing 1.87 million instances of environmental plastic waste from 2018 to 2022, researchers found that over half of these instances couldn’t be attributed to any specific company. Furthermore, among the remaining plastic waste, 24% could be linked to

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Satellite Data Reveals Sinking of Nearly Half of China’s Major Cities

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A recent study published in the journal Science indicates that nearly half of China’s large cities are experiencing sinking land, posing flood risks to millions of residents. The research revealed that 45% of China’s urban areas are sinking at a rate exceeding 3 mm per year, with 16% sinking more than 10 mm annually. Satellite

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Get Ready: A Huge Cicada Swarm is Coming to the US

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Following North America’s recent solar eclipse, another significant natural phenomenon is approaching. Between late April and June 2024, the largest group of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will emerge alongside a midwestern group of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. This phenomenon will impact 17 states, stretching from Maryland to Iowa and extending southward into Arkansas,

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Wine Growers at Africa’s Tip Adapt to Climate Change

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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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Researchers Push for Animal Inclusion in Carbon Cycle Models

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Global carbon cycle models usually consider plants, microbes, soil, and the atmosphere but often overlook animals. From earthworms to elephants, these creatures can play a crucial, yet understudied, role in carbon capture and storage within ecosystems. In a new theoretical framework published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences by Matteo Rizzuto and colleagues, a

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