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Environment Nov 6, 2025

UN says 2025 to be among top three warmest years on record

An alarming streak of exceptional temperatures has put 2025 on course to be among the hottest years ever recorded, the United Nations said Thursday, insisting though that the trend could still be reversed.

Earth Sciences Nov 4, 2025

Historical records help uncover climate impacts and future trends of hailstorms in China

A research team led by Professor Zhang Qinghong and Li Rumeng from the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Peking University (PKU) School of Physics, has found that hailstorms in China have surged since the ...

Environment Nov 4, 2025

How might Arctic 'tug-of-war' affect British Isles' weather?

A team of researchers from the University of Exeter and the Met Office have been investigating the impact of Arctic sea-ice loss on the British Isles.

Environment Oct 19, 2025

World's carbon dioxide levels hit a record high in 2024: Report

Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization ...

Environment Oct 18, 2025

'Bigger, hotter, faster': Extreme blazes drive rise in CO₂ fire emissions

Rampant wildfires in the Americas drove a jump in global greenhouse gas emissions from fires in the year to February, new research found Thursday, warning that climate change was fanning the flames.

Environment Oct 16, 2025

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere up by record amount in 2024: UN

The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere last year was the biggest ever recorded, the United Nations said Wednesday, calling for urgent action to slash emissions.

Earth Sciences Oct 14, 2025

Weak lightning in developing thunderstorms can trigger deadly wildfire

Lightning-induced wildfires are severe natural disasters. However, because of the regionality and random nature of lightning, there is still an incomplete understanding within the scientific community regarding the characteristics ...

Plants & Animals Oct 13, 2025

Strictly protected Mediterranean forests stay cooler, study finds

According to new research, Mediterranean forests that are allowed to grow naturally within strictly protected areas can stay up to 2°C cooler during summer heat waves compared to actively managed woodlands. This suggests ...

Ecology Oct 3, 2025

Too hot to harvest: Rising heat threatens farm labor and food security

Imagine a farm in 2050. It's summer and solar radiation and humidity are peaking. Fruit picking machines hum and cooling mist sprays overhead. In the haze, a robot stands among the rows of fruit. It scans two strawberries—one ...

Earth Sciences Oct 1, 2025

Python-based framework makes climate dynamics more approachable for students and researchers

A team of researchers at the University of Miami has developed a global atmospheric modeling framework that blends powerful research capabilities with accessibility for students and scientists alike.

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