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Study Presents Large Unaccounted Carbon Footprint of Arctic Permafrost

The increase in global temperatures has led to the thawing of the frozen Arctic soil, or permafrost, in the northern hemisphere and the release of CO2 stored inside it for thousands of years.

10 Feb 2021

Statistical Tools Help Estimate Future Outcomes of Paris Agreement Targets

Earlier in 2017, statistical tools were used in a broadly-cited study to model the likely future outcomes of the global temperature targets set by the Paris Agreement.

10 Feb 2021

Octopus Energy Doubles Down on Climate Change Fight with New Research Facility

Octopus Energy, the UK fast-growth disruptor which recently hit a $2bn valuation, today launches the world’s first ‘entech’-led research organisation which will create models and policy recommendations for potential paths to a green energy future.

10 Feb 2021

Teijin Commits to Science Based Targets Within Two Years to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Teijin Limited announced today that it has committed to be validated as Science Based Targets (SBT) within two years based on a commitment letter that the company submitted to SBT Initiative (SBTi) on January 25.

From Teijin Limited 10 Feb 2021

Early Forecasts of Variations in the Monsoon Could Benefit Indian Farmers

Farmers in India should be provided with early forecasts of expected variations in the monsoon season in order to reduce crop losses, scientists say.

9 Feb 2021

Climate Change Linked to Worsening Pollen Seasons

If you live with seasonal allergies and feel like the pollen seasons feel longer and longer every year, you may be right. New research shows that pollen seasons start 20 days earlier, are 10 days longer, and feature 21% more pollen than in 1990--meaning more days of itchy, sneezy, drippy misery.

9 Feb 2021

Man-Made Barriers Could be Ecologically Damaging as Climate Changes

Walls and fences designed to secure national borders could make it difficult for almost 700 mammal species to adapt to climate change, according to new research.

9 Feb 2021

Erratic Weather may Have Strong Effects on Economic Growth

If temperature varies strongly from day to day, the economy grows less. Through these seemingly small variations climate change may have strong effects on economic growth. This shows data analyzed by researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Columbia University and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC).

9 Feb 2021

Better Models Needed to Gain New Insight into the Arctic Climate

It's clear that rising greenhouse gas emissions are the main driver of global warming. But on a regional level, several other factors are at play. That's especially true in the Arctic - a massive oceanic region around the North Pole which is warming two to three times faster than the rest of the planet.

9 Feb 2021

Trees are Consuming More CO2 on a Global Scale than Previously Reported

A new study by biologists from West Virginia University (WVU) has demonstrated that trees across the globe are absorbing more carbon dioxide compared to what was reported earlier, which makes forests even more significant in controlling Earth’s atmosphere and completely transforming people’s views regarding climate change.

9 Feb 2021