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The study conducted by researchers from the UC Irvine Department of Earth System Science and the University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering sheds light on the significance of accurate computer climate models in predicting the impact of human-driven climate change on the Earth’s climate system. The study, published in the

In the most comprehensive modeling to date, researchers at ETH Zurich have been able to fully explain the various causes of long-term polar motion using AI methods. This groundbreaking research sheds light on how climate change and global warming are impacting Earth’s rotational speed, which is more significant than the effect of the moon that

A recent analysis has revealed that land protection initiatives in the Brazilian Legal Amazon (BLA) played a critical role in reducing deforestation rates by up to 83% between 2000 and 2010. These results underscore the importance of implementing land protection policies in achieving ambitious conservation goals, such as the UN biodiversity target to safeguard 30%

Recent research conducted by a group of physicists and oceanologists from various institutes in Germany has shed light on a concerning prediction regarding the future of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events. The team, consisting of Tobias Bayr, Stephanie Fiedler, and Joke Lübbecke, utilized the CESM1 climate model to explore the impacts of current emissions on

A recent study published in Science Advances has shed light on the relationship between mean annual temperatures (MAT) and phosphorus (P) release from soils. This study challenges the previous notion that climate change has a negligible impact on phosphorus weathering and highlights the potential consequences of increased phosphorus fluxes in warmer climates. The research conducted

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is a massive coral ecosystem along Australia’s northeastern coast, with significant biodiversity, cultural value, and economic importance. However, the increasing ocean temperatures due to climate change pose a serious threat to this iconic reef. A recent study has highlighted the influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and El Niño Southern

The Earth’s atmosphere is not just a vast expanse of air; it is a complex chemistry laboratory where molecules and particles interact in intricate ways. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis recently made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on a new mechanism responsible for producing a significant portion of particles in Earth’s atmosphere.

Wildfires are a significant threat to Earth’s ecosystems, posing dangers to both local communities and wildlife. Recent wildfires in Arctic regions, such as those in Russia, have highlighted the destructive power of these natural disasters. The impact of wildfires extends beyond immediate damage to habitats and infrastructure, affecting regional air pollution, public health, and even

Plate tectonics play a crucial role in shaping the Earth’s continental configurations. The lithosphere, which consists of the oceanic and continental crusts and upper mantle, is constantly in motion due to convection processes happening in the softer asthenospheric mantle below. This movement leads to various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation

Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, sits at the collisional zone of the African and European tectonic plates. Unlike most subduction zone volcanoes, which derive their magma from melting in the mantle above sinking tectonic plates, Etna’s magma sources are shrouded in mystery due to its complex tectonic setting marked by mountain chains,

Climate change affects different regions of the world in various ways, leading to a disparity in temperature increases based on latitude and elevation. Recent research conducted by Yanlong Guan and his colleagues at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University sheds light on the concept of climate heterogeneity and its correlation with elevation. This study, published in

An international team of geophysicists recently made a groundbreaking discovery at Jack Hills in Australia. Their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, challenges the existing timeline of when plate tectonics began on Earth. While most scientists believe it started around 3 billion years ago, this new research suggests it may

In recent years, the development and use of lithium ion batteries have become increasingly popular due to their role in clean energy infrastructure, such as electric cars and electronics. However, a study published in Nature Communications has shed light on a concerning issue – the use of a specific subclass of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)

The polar regions are experiencing unprecedented levels of warming, with rates far exceeding those of lower latitudes. This phenomenon, known as polar amplification, poses significant challenges not only for the inhabitants of these regions but also for the global climate system. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has reported a substantial increase in air temperature

The ongoing impact of climate change is expected to lead to a significant slowdown in the ocean’s overturning circulation. This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for the planet’s carbon cycle. While a weaker circulation may result in the ocean absorbing less carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, it may also lead to less carbon being dredged up