In Santa Cruz, California, the community is still stunned after a chunk of the iconic wharf crashed into the ocean. This happened just a day ago, leaving dangerous debris scattered along the coastline. Authorities are now trying to figure out what to do next. They're checking if the rest of the whar
Climate shifts and global tensions are making Europe's power grid resilience a hot topic. One clever solution is voluntary demand response, which helps balance power supply and demand during energy shortages or surplus from renewables. An open data service called Interoperable Recommender is making
Ever wondered what affects ozone levels in the air we breathe? Let's dive into a study done in the Upper Silesian region. Back in 2019, ozone was linked to a shocking 365, 000 premature deaths worldwide, and 16, 800 in the European Union alone. So, what's causing these dangerous ozone spikes? Resea
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, annual plants face a tough challenge: they need to time their germination just right to survive. This task is even harder with changing rainfall patterns due to climate change. Scientists studied 10 annual plant species in this desert to understand how they cope w
Community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, is a big deal worldwide. It causes lots of sickness and death, plus it costs health systems a bundle. Germany alone sees over 15, 000 deaths from CAP each year. So, what's climate change got to do with it? Quite a bit, actually. Changing weather patterns might b
Climate change is pushing many animals to the brink, and surprisingly, winter conditions might be a key factor. Take bumble bees, for instance. These crucial pollinators are struggling due to climate change, but scientists are only beginning to understand how winters affect them. It turns out, bumbl
In 2023, Canada faced its most devastating wildfire season ever, with over 15 million hectares burned. This was more than double any previous record. The fires led to massive evacuations and terrible air quality all the way to the northeastern United States. Using climate models, scientists found th
Did you know that frogs living near the Yangtze River need different homes as they grow from eggs to adults? Unfortunately, these homes are disappearing due to climate change and cities getting bigger. Scientists found a clever way to figure out which spots are most important to save. They looked at
Ever thought about how our daily routines can shape our views on big issues like climate change? A recent study in Sweden dug into this, focusing on how habits influence people's acceptance of higher carbon taxes. The research gathered data from over 5, 200 participants, looking at their car driving
Sea ice plays a crucial role in Earth's climate and weather, but understanding it, especially in areas like the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ), is tough. The MIZ, where ocean waves affect sea ice, is particularly tricky to monitor due to the short lifespan of buoys deployed there. To tackle this, a study r
