The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate by acting as a giant ocean conveyor belt that distributes heat around the planet. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton, the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, the National Oceanography Center, and Stockholm University focused on the
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In 2023, Canada experienced the warmest and driest conditions in decades, leading to extreme forest fires that released about 640 million metric tons of carbon. This amount is comparable to the annual fossil fuel emissions of a large industrialized nation. The fires, which burned an area roughly the size of North Dakota from May to
As global warming continues to wreak havoc on our planet, Greenland stands out as one of the frontlines experiencing accelerated warming trends. The Arctic Amplification phenomenon has intensified the warming in northern regions, including Greenland, posing a significant threat to our planet’s ecosystems and coastal areas. The repercussions of this rapid warming extend far beyond
Ecosystems play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, with the soils of northern forests acting as key reservoirs that help mitigate the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on the atmosphere. However, a unique experiment conducted by Peter Reich of the University of Michigan has revealed alarming findings. While trees absorb carbon dioxide through
The first seven months of 2024 brought significant seismic activity, with a magnitude 7.5 earthquake striking Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of more than 280 individuals and caused extensive damage to over 83,000 homes. Geologists delving into the details of this earthquake have uncovered a rare phenomenon
Terrestrial ecosystems around the world are facing numerous challenges due to factors related to global change. A recent international study conducted by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) has shed light on the sensitivity of these ecosystems to the increasing number of environmental stressors. The findings of the study, published in
A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on the effectiveness of 1,500 climate policy measures implemented across 41 countries over the past two decades. The research team, comprised of experts from various institutions, provides a comprehensive evaluation of these policies, revealing both successes and failures in emissions reductions. The study findings
Predicting the path and intensity of tropical cyclones is crucial for ensuring the safety of communities in their trajectory. However, the current forecasting limit of five days presents challenges in early preparation and evacuation efforts. Traditional physics-based models like the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model have limitations in capturing the dynamic environmental factors that