Global Warming: How Hot, Exactly, Is it Going to Get?
The latest climate models are giving disturbing answers -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Search by tag: #global
Global health benefits of climate action offset costs
(University of Vermont) New research in Nature Communications finds that immediate, dramatic cuts in global emissions -- aggressive enough to meet the Paris Climate Agreement -- are economically sound if human health benefits are factored in.
Climate extremes explain 18%-43% of global crop yield variations
(University of New South Wales) Climate extremes, such as drought, heatwaves, heavy precipitation and more are responsible for 18%-43% of variation in crop yields for maize, spring wheat, rice and soybeans. according to a new paper published in Envir...
Global Warming Has Been Influencing Drought for a Century
Tree rings from around the world match what climate models have suggested-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Global 5G Wireless Networks Threaten Weather Forecasts
Next-generation mobile technology could interfere with crucial satellite-based Earth observations-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
To Cut Emissions, China's Global Infrastructure Plan May Need a Greener Path
Nations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative could do much to push low-carbon investments-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Research calls for analysis of corporate ethics in the global sports industry
(University of Kent) A new book co-written by a University of Kent sports scientist recommends corporations and organisations engage more effectively with communities -- rather than taking a 'top down' approach -- to improve relationships a...
How inland waters 'breathe' carbon -- and what it means for global systems
(Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies ) A new Yale study reveals important insights into the factors that influence the release of greenhouse gases from rivers and streams, including a key relationship between storm events, ecology, and to...
'Cool Coalition' comes together to save lives, energy and trillions for the global economy
(Terry Collins Assoc) As global temperatures rise, growing energy demands for air conditioning threaten to cause a major increase in greenhouse gas emissions.The new global 'Cool Coalition' of 23 leading figures and institutions says action...
Experts to support global companies against cyber threats
(University College London) A consortium of UK cyber security experts including UCL academics is to support global businesses to tackle online threats and protect themselves from cybercrime.The Cyber Readiness for Boards project, which is jointly fun...