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Extreme Heat Dramatically Increases Mortality Risk for Homeless Populations, Study Reveals
A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has uncovered a profound link between extreme heat and increased mortality rates among homeless populations. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the research reveals that individuals experiencing homelessness (PEH) face significantly higher mortality risks during hot weather. The study focused on…
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Researchers Discover Marine Snow Parachutes Impacting Ocean Carbon Storage
New research led by Stanford University reveals a hidden biological process that could transform our understanding of how oceans mitigate climate change. Published in the journal Science, the study unveils mucus “parachutes” produced by microscopic marine organisms that significantly slow their descent, offering new insights into oceanic carbon sequestration. Marine snow, a blend of dead…
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Arctic Plant Study Highlights Urgent Need to Curb Climate Change for Species Survival
A recent study from the University of Helsinki has shed light on the dire circumstances facing the Siberian primrose, an Arctic coastal plant, in the wake of rapid climate change. The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, highlight the urgent need for global mitigation efforts to ensure species…
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Study Reveals Southern Shift in US Energy Poverty Amid Climate Change
Climate change is altering the geography of energy poverty in the United States, increasingly burdening households in the South and Southwest that rely heavily on air conditioning, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The research, published in Science Advances, calls for an overhaul of federal energy assistance programs to…
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Human Actions Have Caused a Greater Loss of Bird Species and Diversity Than Previously Known, Study Finds
A study published in Science underscores the vast extent of bird species extinctions due to human activity over the last 130,000 years, revealing a notably greater impact than previously understood. This monumental loss spans approximately 3 billion years of unique evolutionary history and 7% of global avian functional diversity. While the diminishing of species richness…
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Top Climate Experts Warn of Potential Catastrophic Warming
In a recent study published in Nature journal Communications Earth & Environment, climate scientists have voiced concerns about the Earth’s trajectory towards potentially catastrophic global warming. The researchers surveyed 211 climate experts, many of whom contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to gauge their perceptions of future climate outcomes and mitigation efforts.…
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UCF Researcher Harnesses Machine Learning to Combat Rising Flood Risks
As coastal regions face heightened risks due to rising sea levels and increasing storm severity, a University of Central Florida researcher is pioneering efforts to better prepare these communities against devastating floods. Thomas Wahl, an associate professor in UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, is at the forefront of this initiative through his…
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Cornell Study Reveals Liquefied Natural Gas Has Higher Greenhouse Gas Footprint Than Coal
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), often touted as a cleaner alternative to coal, may not be as environmentally friendly as once thought. A new study from Cornell University has revealed that the greenhouse gas footprint of LNG is 33% worse than coal when considering the full lifecycle of the fuel, from extraction to transportation. “Natural gas…
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UC San Diego Researchers Unlock Secrets of Plant Resilience to Rising Temperatures
In a vital breakthrough with far-reaching implications for agriculture and food production, researchers at the University of California San Diego have mapped the intricate mechanisms plants employ to cope with rising temperatures. This discovery could pave the way for developing more resilient crop varieties, crucial as global warming intensifies. Stomatal pores, the microscopic openings on…
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New Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Sloth Survival by 2100
A new study published in PeerJ Life & Environment has delivered an urgent message about the survival of sloths. The slow-moving creatures, known for their leisurely pace and tree-dwelling lifestyle in Central and South America, are facing serious existential threats due to climate change. The research examines the metabolic response of two-fingered sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni)…
