California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats

California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats

Efforts to conserve California’s iconic Joshua trees, threatened by wildfires, human development and climate change, have been outlined in a comprehensive plan released by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as per sources. The 294-page draft document proposes measures to mitigate the impacts of these threats and ensure the…

Bomb Cyclones Explained: What Are They and What Makes Them So Dangerous?

Bomb Cyclones Explained: What Are They and What Makes Them So Dangerous?

Dangerous weather phenomena known as bomb cyclones are characterised by their rapid intensification and potential to cause significant damage. These systems, formed predominantly in mid-latitude regions between Earth’s tropics and polar areas, bring severe winds, heavy rainfall, snowfall and sometimes frigid temperatures. While they can exhibit hurricane-like traits, bomb cyclones…

Irminger Sea’s Crucial Role in Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse Identified

Irminger Sea’s Crucial Role in Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse Identified

A new study highlights the critical role of the Irminger Sea, located off southeastern Greenland, in maintaining the strength of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC, a global ocean conveyor belt, is crucial for regulating Earth’s climate, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. According to research led by Dr…

Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal

Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal

The Earth’s freshwater reserves experienced a sudden decline starting in May 2014 and have remained persistently low, according to findings by an international team of scientists utilising NASA-German satellites. Observations from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission revealed a significant reduction in freshwater stored on land, including lakes,…

Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands

Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands

A massive coral, thought to be the largest ever recorded, has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, drawing global attention to its size and environmental significance. The coral, which extends about 111 feet across and 104 feet in length, spans an area comparable to two basketball courts and…

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

A recent study by the University of California, Santa Barbara has identified four policies that could reduce plastic waste pollution globally by over 90 percent and cut associated carbon emissions by nearly a third by 2050. The findings highlight a comprehensive approach involving increased recycled content, a cap on plastic…

Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know

Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion have reached an unprecedented peak in 2024, with the Global Carbon Project reporting a projected 37.4 billion tonnes of fossil CO2 emissions, a 0.8% increase from 2023. The report underscores an urgent call for emissions reduction as the world’s annual output of CO2…

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

A novel strain of cyanobacteria, informally called “Chonkus,” has been identified in hydrothermal waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island, sparking interest for its potential in carbon capture. Discovered during a marine study aimed at collecting water samples from the shallow volcanic vents of Vulcano, this large cyanobacteria, formally designated as strain…

Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study

Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study

A recent study led by Dr Alexander Farnsworth, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, warns that extreme global temperatures could eventually drive mammals, including humans, towards extinction. This research, published in Nature Geoscience, anticipates a distant yet dramatic future for Earth in which the continents merge to…