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Environment Jul 5, 2023

Monday world's hottest day on record, initial measurements show

Monday was the world's hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by US meteorologists.

Environment Jul 4, 2023

China warns of 'multiple natural disasters' in July

Chinese authorities have warned of extreme weather and "multiple natural disasters" in the coming month, as heavy rain damaged infrastructure and forced thousands to be evacuated.

Environment Jun 28, 2023

France badly hit by climate change and ill-prepared: report

France is being badly hit by climate change, is not prepared for its effects and is failing to sufficiently reduce its emissions, an independent climate body warned Wednesday.

Biotechnology Jun 28, 2023

New technology enhances measurement reliability of methane gas emissions from rice paddy fields

The joint research team of Dr. Namgoo Kang from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) and Dr. Minseok Kang from the National Center for Agro Meteorology (NCAM) has developed a novel technology that ...

Ecology Jun 26, 2023

Study: Temperature is key climatic factor limiting growth of Himalayan silver fir

A previous dendroecological study of fir growth from the northern declivity of Mt. Everest found a temperature signal at higher elevations and a moisture signal at lower elevations. However, no study has yet investigated ...

Plants & Animals Jun 21, 2023

New study examines variability of water, carbon in Missouri agriculture ecosystems and future impact on crops

One of the main reasons plants use water is to allow them to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This means that in plants, the water and carbon cycles are tightly linked. In a new study, researchers from the University ...

Environment Jun 18, 2023

Swiss vote on net-zero climate law

The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, were voting on Sunday on a new climate bill aimed at steering the country towards carbon neutrality by 2050.

Earth Sciences Jun 16, 2023

Dust in the wind: Forecasting storms with AI

Dust storms are not only a nuisance for anyone trying to keep their house spick and span, they also pose a very real health hazard and are a major ecological concern. Respiratory problems caused by breathing in dust and other ...

Environment Jun 16, 2023

Beijing roasts in record mid-June temperatures

Temperatures in Beijing hit a record for mid-June of 39.4 degrees Celsius (103 Fahrenheit) on Friday, China's meteorological authority said, warning the public to stay indoors.

Environment Jun 14, 2023

Over 100,000 evacuated as cyclone threatens India, Pakistan

More than 100,000 people had been evacuated in India and Pakistan ahead of the expected landfall Thursday of a fierce cyclone which could devastate homes and tear down power lines.

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