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Melting icecaps will cause more and bigger volcanic eruptions – study
As the weight of melting ice is lifted off volcanos, eruptions will become more common and more violent, according to a new study of volcanos in Chile’s Patagonia region, reports the Smithsonian magazine.
Global warming may create a "permanent El Nino", changing the world's weather patterns
Scientists are warning that global warming is disrupting the natural rhythm of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), potentially creating the conditions for a “permanent El Niño”-like climate state, with significant weather consequences.
Scientists find ocean and atmosphere equally responsible for Atlantic cold blob
A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms, and scientists have found that both ocean and atmospheric factors contribute equally to this "cold blob" phenomenon.
Global sea temperatures reach 21°C to set new all-time record high in June
According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average sea surface temperature reached 20.96°C in June, the highest for the month since records began.
Just 111 of the world’s biggest companies are causing $28 trillion worth of climate damage, says study
Just 111 of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies are collectively responsible for an estimated $28 trillion in climate-related economic damage, and just ten of those companies are responsible for half of that total.
Experts warn of “cascading” climate tipping points that will kill the climate without immediate global action
World leaders must act with “immediate, unprecedented” urgency to prevent cascading climate tipping points that could have catastrophic consequences for billions of people, according to the Global Tipping Points Conferenrence delegates.
Melting polar ice is measurably slowing the earth’s rotation
Melting polar ice is slowing the Earth’s rotation, but not enough to offset an even greater acceleration caused by changes in Earth’s molten core. As a result, the planet is spinning faster, but not as fast as it should be.
Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse
A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” tipping point in the global climate system.
St Petersburg braces for historic flood as Neva River surges past warning levels
St Petersburg is bracing itself for the worst flood in 160 years as the water level in the Neva surges thanks to heavy rain.
Private jets emitted more climate pollution than all Heathrow Airport flights in 2023
A new analysis from the International Council on Clean Transportation reveals that emissions from private jets reached up to 19.5mn tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2023 – marking a 25% rise over the past 10 years.
COMMENT: Critical minerals pose new test for global energy security
As the world’s energy system transforms at unprecedented speed, so too must our understanding of energy security. While governments continue to focus on securing supplies of traditional fuels, new critical mineral vulnerabilities are emerging.
Europe swelters in historic heatwave
Record-breaking temperatures for the time of year are likely to occur across a large part of western Europe in the coming days as a historically unprecedented heatwave intensifies.
Farmers powerless to prevent five of the six staple crop yields from plummeting – New Scientist
Efforts by farmers to adapt to rising temperatures will not be enough to prevent severe losses in global staple crop production due to climate change, according to a new study published in New Scientist on June 18.
Where the world is losing tree cover fastest – Statista
North America is close on the heels of Latin America when it comes to tree cover loss, according to data published by the World Resources Institute, Statista reports.
World has spent $18.5 trillion globally for climate damage since 2000
Climate disaster-related spending globally has reached $18.5 trillion since 2000, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Kazakhstan awards Russia, China one nuclear plant project each, Uzbekistan revises its plan to include large facility
Solution favoured by Astana will help balance relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Ocean acidification reaches critical levels, study warns of global marine crisis
Ocean acidification, a key indicator of planetary health, has exceeded safety thresholds on a global scale, according to a major new study published in Global Change Biology.
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Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, opposed by Trump, unravels
One of the most ambitious American offshore wind schemes, Atlantic Shores 1, appears to be unravelling after its developer formally asked New Jersey authorities to cancel key regulatory agreements.
NEO: Wildberries online retailer voluntarily offset its carbon footprint in Russian Far East
Wildberries, a major online marketplace that operates across Eurasia, has voluntarily offset the carbon footprint of its order pick-up points in the Russian Far East, Russian Forbes reported citing a company statement.
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40% of glaciers beyond saving
A recent scientific analysis reveals that Earth's glaciers are in critical condition, with nearly 40% of their ice mass effectively beyond saving – even if global temperatures were to stabilise immediately.