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New Study Ties Fossil Fuel and Cement Production to More Frequent and Severe Heat Waves
In a compelling new study, researchers have unveiled that human-induced climate change has significantly increased the intensity and frequency of over 200 heat waves around the world from 2000 to 2023. The study, published in the journal Nature, points to emissions from the 180 largest producers of fossil fuels and cement as substantial contributors to…
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New AI Model Could Enhance Electric Vehicle Battery Life and Safety
Researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, have developed a pioneering AI model that could dramatically extend the lifespan and enhance the safety of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, addressing a critical barrier in the electrification of the transport sector. Battery degradation is a significant challenge for the EV industry, with batteries often becoming the first component to…
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Heat Waves Linked to Increased Air Pollution, New Study Finds
As heat waves become more frequent and severe, their impact on public health extends beyond just soaring temperatures. New research from Texas A&M University indicates that these extreme weather events also lead to higher levels of air pollution, exacerbating health risks, particularly in regions already battling high heat. In 2023, Texas experienced its deadliest year…
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Researchers Map US Power Outage Hot Spots Using AI
Amid the increasing threat of severe weather events like Hurricane Beryl and Winter Storm Uri, long-term power outages have become a significant concern. Texas residents, in particular, have faced frequent disruptions, but a newly developed tool from Texas A&M University aims to address this issue on a national scale. Researchers at the Urban Resilience AI…
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The Hidden Danger: How Wildfire Smoke Increases Ozone Levels
New research conducted by the University of Utah, in collaboration with San Jose State University and the University of Colorado Denver. has revealed a hidden danger lurking in wildfire smoke, one that significantly increases ozone levels and poses severe public health risks. This study, published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, sheds light on how wildfire…
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How Liming Agricultural Fields Can Enhance Carbon Capture and Boost Crop Yields
In a new study published in Nature Water, researchers led by Yale University have found that adding crushed calcium carbonate, or limestone, to agricultural fields can play a pivotal role in fighting climate change by removing significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This method also has the potential to improve crop yields, presenting…
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How Climate Change Is Driving a Shift in Nitrogen Composition in Arctic Rivers
Climate change is depriving the Arctic Ocean of critical nutrients as the region’s largest rivers deliver much less of the essential nitrogen that marine ecosystems need. This alarming trend has been highlighted in a new study led by Bridger J. Ruyle of NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which has been published in Global Biogeochemical Cycles.…
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Sustainable Development Crucial in Limiting Future Wildfire Costs, Says New Study
Climate-related wildfires are increasingly becoming a global concern, as evidenced by the recent blazes raging across the northern hemisphere. New research by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) underscores the need for sustainable development to mitigate the financial damage caused by these fires, emphasizing the profound influence of social and economic vulnerability on…
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Air Pollution Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Reveals
Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution, including common pollutants from car exhausts, power plants and industrial emissions, significantly increases the risk of dementia. This is according to a large-scale analysis published today in The Lancet Planetary Health by a team from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge. This meta-analysis,…
