Newswise Feature Channel: Climate Science

Study Shows 90 Percent Metal Pollution Drop in Adirondack Waters Five Decades after the Clean Air Act

University at Albany, State University of New York — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:10:08 EST

A new study published by researchers at the University at Albany has presented the first documented evidence that Adirondack surface waters made a near full recovery from metal pollution since the enactment of the Clean Air Act.

The COOLER Way to Fight Climate Change

University of Northern Colorado — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:25:46 EST

Those two words may bring to mind any number of associated images and topics - melting polar ice caps, unpredictable weather patterns or even scientists in lab coats mulling over data on how our planet is gradually getting warmer.

Advanced Sensor Technology Improves Earth Radiation Monitoring

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:25:40 EST

A new algorithm has been developed to simultaneously estimate multiple shortwave radiation components using data from China's Fengyun-3F satellite.

JMU Experts Available to Discuss Earth Day, Spring Topics

James Madison University — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:10:01 EST

Eating Our Anxieties Away: How Low Collective Efficacy About Climate Change Fuels Vice Food Consumption

Journal of Business Research — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:20:47 EST

In Remote Tanzania, Research Expedition Uncovers Critically Endangered Species and Paves the Way for Country's First-Ever Offshore MPA

Wildlife Conservation Society — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:15:10 EST

A first-of-its-kind research expedition to Latham Island has unveiled one of Tanzania's most ecologically significant marine ecosystems, with thriving seabird colonies, critically endangered sharks, and climate-resilient coral reefs.

Better Feed, Fewer Burps: UF Scientists Target Dairy Gas Emissions

University of Florida — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:45:03 EST

University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in the atmosphere, reducing these emissions could make dairy farming more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Soaring Insurance Costs Top Concern for Floridians, FAU Survey Finds

Florida Atlantic University — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:30:57 EST

A new FAU survey reveals that more than two-thirds of Floridians are moderately or extremely concerned about hurricanes increasing in strength and frequency, and more than half are worried about the ability to afford and maintain homeowners insurance due to climate change.

Opinion: Transitioning to Solar Power in SA

University of Pretoria — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:55:35 EST

In this piece Prof Mmantsae Diale of the Department of Physics at the University of Pretoria, highlights the significance of International Earth Day (22 April) in promoting renewable energy, with a focus on South Africa's rapidly growing solar power sector as a sustainable solution to energy challenges.

Finnish Researchers Map Endangered Wolverine Habitats Using Satellite Data

Aalto University — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:35:01 EST

Researchers at Aalto University have, for the first time, investigated the occurrence of wolverines across the whole of Finland using satellite imagery, field measurements, and snow track observations. The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.

Bridging the Gap Between Health Care and Sustainability

UC San Diego Health — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:00:40 EST

Major dust-up for water in the Colorado River

University of Utah — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:05:10 EST

New research debuts a powerful remote-sensing dataset that for the first time, informs the timing and magnitude of dust deposition and impacts on snowmelt rates across the Colorado Basin, in real time. The study's insights could improve forecasting and water allocation for a system under extreme pressure from changing climate and populations.

Satellite-Based Tool Monitors Coastal Seagrass Ecosystems

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:50:11 EST

Seagrass meadows are critical marine ecosystems, acting as carbon sinks and providing habitats for diverse marine species. However, they face increasing threats from climate change and human activities. Monitoring these ecosystems has proven difficult due to their fluctuating nature and the challenge of differentiating them from similar coastal vegetation like mangroves and salt marshes.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cooled New York by 3 Degrees and Trapped Air Toxicants

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:15:04 EST

Rutgers Health researchers from the Nanoscience and Advanced Materials Center (NAMC) at the Environmental Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) found that wildfire particles created a microclimate effect that worsened pollution exposure.

New Insights Into Ocean Dynamics: Submesoscale Eddies and Their Impact on Climate

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:05:47 EST

A recent study has revealed the intricate dynamics of submesoscale eddies (SEs) in the South China Sea, harnessing cutting-edge satellite technology to uncover their critical role in oceanic processes. These elusive, small-scale eddies--ranging from 1 to 5 km in radius--are instrumental in vertical heat transport and marine ecosystem stability.

VPM 3.0: A Leap Forward in Global GPP Estimation

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:20:51 EST

A recent study has introduced the next-generation Vegetation Photosynthesis Model (VPM 3.0), delivering a major leap in the accuracy of global gross primary production (GPP) estimates.

Earth Day 2025: Bar-Ilan University's "Take the Garbage with You" Initiative Takes a Bold Step Toward Ending Littering and Safeguarding Our Planet

Bar-Ilan University — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:50:44 EST

The Take the Garbage with You initiative, founded by Prof. Michal Zion, from the Faculty of Education and the Center for Energy and Sustainability at Bar-Ilan University, introduces a new approach to tackling the global issue of litter in public spaces.

Experts: Earth Day

University of Colorado Boulder — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:20:01 EST

UAlbany Launches Student-Run Tree Nursery to Improve Urban Forests

University at Albany, State University of New York — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:34 EST

Ahead of Earth Day, the University at Albany announced funding for a new student-run tree nursery that will help boost climate resilience and urban forestry in the region.

Food Waste is a Major Contributor to Climate Change. What Are the Solutions?

University of California San Diego — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:30:01 EST

Emissions don't just come from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. Food waste sent to landfills contributes up to 10% of all emissions, equivalent to more emissions than that of the entire aviation sector, and if considered a country, it would be the third-largest emitter. Food waste decomposes in landfills and produces methane, a greenhouse gas approximately 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide in its warming potential.