Global Warming

Scientists expect heatwaves to become more common in Europe (and elsewhere) as temperatures continue to rise

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Europe found to be warming twice as fast as the rest of the globe

Scientists tracking climate change have found Europe is seeing temperatures increase at more than twice the global average, and is experiencing a rate of warming higher than any continent on the planet.

The latest climate report from the WMO suggests we're headed into "uncharted territory of destruction"

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UN climate report projects path into "uncharted territory of destruction"

A new United Nations report has delved into the widening gap between our aspirations in fighting climate change and the reality of the situation, and reinforced the notion that we are very much headed in the wrong direction.

Scientists aren't short of ideas when it comes to reducing the carbon footprint of concrete

Materials

Shredded masks and broken glass: Green ingredients for better concrete

Even slight adjustments to how we make cement and concrete can have a big impact on their environmental footprint, and as research continues to show, scientists working in this space are not short of ideas.

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Permafrost thaw seems to be draining Arctic lakes at an accelerated rate

Scientists studying the lake systems of the Arctic lowlands have made a surprising discovery, tapping into satellite data to find that these bodies of water are drying up and vanishing much faster than predicted.

Ice melt in Greenland is a major contributor to sea level rise

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Greenland ice melt has already locked in 10 inches of sea level rise

Glaciologists studying the seasonal growth and loss of the Greenland Ice Sheet have concluded that even if we stopped burning fossil fuels today, it would shed enough mass to cause global sea levels to rise by almost a foot, at a minimum.

A new study has found the Arctic Circle to be warming four times faster than the rest of the globe

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Striking study finds Arctic Circle warming at 4 times the global rate

Scientists know the area in and around the North Pole to be warming disproportionately to the rest of the planet, a phenomenon known as "Arctic amplification." A new study, however, argues that this effect has been vastly underestimated.

Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave event

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Bridge wrapped in insulation foil as UK passes 40 °C for the first time

As an unprecedented heatwave takes hold in Europe, driving the mercury to record levels and causing devastating wildfires across the continent, authorities are scrambling to prevent disruptions to transport services.

Thwaites glacier, pictured here, is almost the size of Great Britain

Environment

Rising beaches suggest Antarctic glaciers are melting faster than ever

According to a new study, two of the glaciers that make up the Antarctic ice sheet are now melting faster than they have over the past 5,500 years. Ironically, the conclusion is based on how sea levels have seemingly dropped in the region over time.

Researchers recover their Seaglider drone after real-world testing

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Underwater Seaglider drone deployed to monitor ocean acidification

Measuring ocean acidification is possible to an extent with sensors fitted to stationary buoys and vessels, but a newly fitted out deep-diving underwater drone promises to fill in the blanks in a big way.

Increasing ambient temperatures due to climate change may already be costing us dozens of hours of sleep each year, according to a new study

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Rising temperatures due to climate change shaving hours off our sleep

Scientists are beginning to explore the relationship between climate change and sleep quality, based on the premise that rising ambient temperatures are impacting our rest. And a new study indicates it may already be costing us many hours per year.

The US is investing further in the technology needed to remove carbon dioxide from the air

Environment

US pours $3.5 billion into direct air capture hubs for carbon removal

The US Department of Energy's efforts to combat climate change are set to receive a massive cash injection, with the Biden administration announcing US$3.5 billion in funding for regional direct air carbon capture hubs to help reach net-zero by 2050.

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Climate change sets a string of records, from atmosphere to the ocean

The latest climate change report from the World Meteorological Organization shines the spotlight on some of the important markers of climate change, detailing a string of alarming new records set across 2021.