Nuclear moratoriums crumble around the world
(ans.org)
The recent surge in positive sentiment about nuclear as the most viable answer to global energy needs and decarbonization goals has found governments around the world taking steps to reverse course on decades-old bans, moratoriums, and restrictions on new nuclear development.
The recent surge in positive sentiment about nuclear as the most viable answer to global energy needs and decarbonization goals has found governments around the world taking steps to reverse course on decades-old bans, moratoriums, and restrictions on new nuclear development.
Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn
(arstechnica.com)
Sea levels in some parts of the world could be rising by as much as 8 to 12 inches per decade within the lifetime of today’s youngest generations, outpacing the ability of many coastal communities to adapt, scientists warned in a new study published this week.
Sea levels in some parts of the world could be rising by as much as 8 to 12 inches per decade within the lifetime of today’s youngest generations, outpacing the ability of many coastal communities to adapt, scientists warned in a new study published this week.
Warming of 1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets
(nature.com)
Mass loss from ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica has quadrupled since the 1990s and now represents the dominant source of global mean sea-level rise from the cryosphere.
Mass loss from ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica has quadrupled since the 1990s and now represents the dominant source of global mean sea-level rise from the cryosphere.
We need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
(bbc.com)
Climate change is making staying cool more challenging
Climate change is making staying cool more challenging
Visualizing 100k Years of Earth in WebGL
(technistuff.com)
What did Earth look like when humans migrated to the Americas? Changing sea levels and large ice sheets during the last ice age played a key role in human migration and explain many archaeological sites now buried under the sea.
What did Earth look like when humans migrated to the Americas? Changing sea levels and large ice sheets during the last ice age played a key role in human migration and explain many archaeological sites now buried under the sea.
The Climate Modeling Alliance
(clima.caltech.edu)
We know that climate change is poised to reshape our world, but we lack clear enough predictions about precisely how. At CliMA, our mission is to provide the accurate and actionable scientific information needed to face the coming changes—to mitigate what is avoidable, and to adapt to what is not. We want to provide the predictions necessary to plan resilient infrastructure, adapt supply chains, devise efficient climate change mitigation policies, and assess the risks of climate-related hazards to vulnerable communities.
We know that climate change is poised to reshape our world, but we lack clear enough predictions about precisely how. At CliMA, our mission is to provide the accurate and actionable scientific information needed to face the coming changes—to mitigate what is avoidable, and to adapt to what is not. We want to provide the predictions necessary to plan resilient infrastructure, adapt supply chains, devise efficient climate change mitigation policies, and assess the risks of climate-related hazards to vulnerable communities.
Schools are digging underground for their heat – and saving money
(msn.com)
Like much of New England, the public schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts, have burned heating oil and natural gas for decades to keep their buildings warm through long, cold winters.
Like much of New England, the public schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts, have burned heating oil and natural gas for decades to keep their buildings warm through long, cold winters.
Renewable power reversing China's emissions growth
(arstechnica.com)
China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel use in that country.
China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel use in that country.
People understanding the dangers of risky areas more likely to accept buyouts
(phys.org)
People who understand the health dangers of living in high-risk areas are more likely to accept home buyouts
People who understand the health dangers of living in high-risk areas are more likely to accept home buyouts
Renewable power reversing China's emissions growth
(arstechnica.com)
China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel use in that country.
China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel use in that country.
New research reveals the strongest solar event ever detected, in 12350 BC
(phys.org)
An international team of scientists has discovered an extreme spike in radiocarbon corresponding to the year 12350 BC during the dusk of the last Ice Age.
An international team of scientists has discovered an extreme spike in radiocarbon corresponding to the year 12350 BC during the dusk of the last Ice Age.
Clean energy just put China's CO2 emissions into reverse for first time
(carbonbrief.org)
For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to fall despite rapid power demand growth.
For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to fall despite rapid power demand growth.
Tentative tree planting 'decades overdue' in sweltering Athens
(phys.org)
On a cloudy spring morning in one of Athens' most densely inhabited districts, thousands of fresh saplings dotting a small hilltop park mark a fledgling effort to tackle crippling heat that critics say is long overdue.
On a cloudy spring morning in one of Athens' most densely inhabited districts, thousands of fresh saplings dotting a small hilltop park mark a fledgling effort to tackle crippling heat that critics say is long overdue.
Less meat is nearly always better than sustainable meat
(ourworldindata.org)
If you want a lower-carbon diet, eating less meat is nearly always better than eating the most sustainable meat.
If you want a lower-carbon diet, eating less meat is nearly always better than eating the most sustainable meat.
Farmers Sued over Deleted Climate Data. So the Government Will Put It Back
(nytimes.com)
The Agriculture Department will restore information about climate change that was scrubbed from its website when President Trump took office, according to court documents filed on Monday in a lawsuit over the deletion.
The Agriculture Department will restore information about climate change that was scrubbed from its website when President Trump took office, according to court documents filed on Monday in a lawsuit over the deletion.
Satellite will have to be turned off when it floats over the US
(thecooldown.com)
Determined to measure how much carbon Earth's forests capture, the European Space Agency and Airbus have developed the Biomass satellite.
Determined to measure how much carbon Earth's forests capture, the European Space Agency and Airbus have developed the Biomass satellite.
2024 sea level 'report cards' map futures of U.S. coastal communities
(news.wm.edu)
William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS have released their 2024 U.S. sea level “report cards,” providing updated analyses of sea level trends and projections for 36 coastal communities.
William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS have released their 2024 U.S. sea level “report cards,” providing updated analyses of sea level trends and projections for 36 coastal communities.
Concrete spheres for energy storage; California plans a 9-meter diameter sphere
(farmingdale-observer.com)
Storing renewable energy sustainably and efficiently is one of the major challenges of our time. A team of German researchers is proposing a revolutionary solution: concrete spheres immersed in the ocean floor. Their potential is such that California is preparing to test a large-scale prototype.
Storing renewable energy sustainably and efficiently is one of the major challenges of our time. A team of German researchers is proposing a revolutionary solution: concrete spheres immersed in the ocean floor. Their potential is such that California is preparing to test a large-scale prototype.
Chile develops a rice variety that doesn't need to be drowned
(france24.com)
A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously thirsty grain that thrives in tropical conditions.
A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously thirsty grain that thrives in tropical conditions.
China Built More Clean Energy Than Coal–But Can't Use Half of It
(oilprice.com)
For the first time in its history, China has more wind and solar power capacity than fossil fuel-based thermal power, the country’s energy regulatory said on Friday.
For the first time in its history, China has more wind and solar power capacity than fossil fuel-based thermal power, the country’s energy regulatory said on Friday.
High-income groups disproportionately contribute to climate extremes worldwide
(nature.com)
Climate injustice persists as those least responsible often bear the greatest impacts, both between and within countries.
Climate injustice persists as those least responsible often bear the greatest impacts, both between and within countries.
National Snow and Ice Data Center changes service level to key sea ice datasets
(nsidc.org)
Effective May 5, 2025, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) will decommission its snow and ice data products from the Coasts, Oceans, and Geophysics Science Division (COGS).
Effective May 5, 2025, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) will decommission its snow and ice data products from the Coasts, Oceans, and Geophysics Science Division (COGS).
NOAA says it will discontinue its billion-dollar disaster database
(scrippsnews.com)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday it will archive its database of billion-dollar climate disasters, as the Trump administration reduces the resources available to the agency.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday it will archive its database of billion-dollar climate disasters, as the Trump administration reduces the resources available to the agency.
All Major U.S. Cities Are at Risk of Sinking, Not Just Coastal Urban Areas
(discovermagazine.com)
The 28 most populous U.S. cities are all settling to one degree or other, according to a study in Nature Cities.
The 28 most populous U.S. cities are all settling to one degree or other, according to a study in Nature Cities.
High-income groups disproportionately contribute to climate extremes
(nature.com)
Climate injustice persists as those least responsible often bear the greatest impacts, both between and within countries.
Climate injustice persists as those least responsible often bear the greatest impacts, both between and within countries.
All of the Biggest U.S. Cities Are Sinking
(climate.columbia.edu)
A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another.
A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another.