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Positive Tipping Points: Humanity's Last Chance to Avoid Climate Catastrophe

Positive tipping points must be triggered if we are to avoid the severe consequences of damaging Earth system tipping points, researchers say.

18 Dec 2023

More Frequent, Intense Spring Heatwaves Drive Early Snowmelt in the Pacific Northwest

Even in the precipitation-heavy Pacific Northwest, more frequent heatwaves are threatening a key source of water supply.

14 Dec 2023

New Indicator Proposed to Define Global Warming Levels

In the journal Nature, ahead of COP28, a team of Met Office researchers has highlighted that there is no official agreed way of explaining the present position of global warming relevant to the Paris Agreement.

1 Dec 2023

AI: The New Watchdog Against Methane-Driven Climate Change

The combined efforts of Oxford researchers and their partners herald a new era in environmental monitoring and climate change mitigation, showcasing the power of AI and space technology in tackling global challenges.

27 Nov 2023

Research Sheds Light on How Warming Climate Will Impact Animal Habitats

As the planet gets hotter, animal and plant species around the world will be faced with new, potentially unpredictable living conditions, which could alter ecosystems in unprecedented ways.

24 Nov 2023

Study Raises Red Flag Over Continued Global Warming After Net Zero

From scorching heatwaves to torrential downpours and devastating storms, the disastrous effects of global warming are sweeping across the world.

15 Nov 2023

Virgin Atlantic's VS100: Worlds First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight

Virgin Atlantic is set to mark a significant milestone with its VS100 flight, a world-first transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight scheduled for 28 November 2023. The flight aims to demonstrate the viability of SAF as a sustainable alternative to conventional jet fuel. By harnessing SAF, industries could significantly reduce their carbon footprint, paving the way for sustainable long-haul travel and setting new environmental standards.

From Virgin Atlantic Airways 7 Nov 2023