climate change
Dengue Risk Could Decrease In Warmer Climates: Study
Contrary to current belief, researchers predict that the risk of dengue could in fact go down in a warmer climate.
Pacific States Urged To Improve On Climate Schemes: Report
The report, launched by the World Bank, outlines how incorporating climate adaptation activities into infrastructure development could reduce potential damage in future years.
Decoding Seaweed DNA May Help Strains Withstand Climate Change
The draft genome of the mozuku seaweed may help researchers develop a seaweed variety that thrives in hotter waters, say Japanese scientists.
Heat Is Melting Productivity In Southeast Asia
Climate change effects in the region could slash work hours by up to 40 percent by 2050, according to studies.
Indonesia Study Disputes UN Data On Peat Fire Emissions
A study shows that the 2015 Indonesian peat fires released less carbon dioxide than projected by UN climate experts—but discharged more potentially hazardous gases.
Pandas Can’t Take The Heat
Climate change is not just a threat to the giant panda’s supply of bamboo—it also makes them vulnerable to heat stress.
Mongol Empire Expansion Hindered By Wet Weather
Even mighty empires in history were at the mercy of Mother Nature—researchers theorize that the Mongol army withdrew from Hungary in 1242 CE due to sudden cold, wet conditions.
As Ocean Temperatures Rise, So Have Squid & Octopus Numbers
The number of cephalopods—octopus, cuttlefish and squid—has increased in the world’s oceans over the past 60 years, possibly due to their ability to adapt to changes in the environment.
Black Carbon Contributes To Global Warming
Particles produced from incomplete fossil fuel combustion and biomass burning go through a stage where they absorb more light, contributing to global warming.
