Global warming
Research has shown that extreme weather events linked with climate change are increasingly affecting global crop production, highlighting the need for efficient and biosafe technologies with stress-alleviating effects. Seed priming, a pre-sowing treatment that improves seed performance under stress conditions, has emerged as a promising approach for sustainable agriculture. The
Global warming
Climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture, and researchers at University Gottingen have found that sustainable cropping systems can enhance the resistance of crops against extreme weather events. The study, funded by Projekt DEAL and the German Research Foundation (DFG), investigated the effects of drought stress on flower traits
Climate change
Severe storms, tornadoes, heatwaves, and snow are hitting different parts of Australia, leaving residents to wonder if these events are normal or linked to climate change. Meteorologists and climate researchers are weighing in on the causes and implications of these extreme weather events, emphasizing the need for better forecasting and
Extreme weather
As the long weekend kicks off, many parts of New Zealand will be relieved to hear that settled conditions are forecast for the next few days after a wet and wild week. However, this reprieve won't last long, with another widespread severe weather event shaping up for Monday,
Climate change
Temperature increases in Europe have outpaced the global average, leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, infrastructure, and economies, as well as people's resilience and prosperity. The European Environment Agency reports that the continent is warming at a
Climate change
A Louisiana judge has ordered a review of how the Commonwealth LNG facility's planet-warming emissions would affect Gulf Coast communities, effectively halting construction. The ruling comes as part of a broader federal review of the facility's climate change and environmental justice-related impacts. This decision marks the
Climate change
Climate change-driven heat is responsible for nearly half a million deaths annually, outshining other extreme weather threats like floods and storms. Despite this, heat waves often receive less attention. Meeting current global emission reduction goals could prevent two months of hazardous heat each year. The report by World Weather Attribution
Climate change
A Louisiana judge has blocked the construction of a major liquefied natural gas facility, citing concerns over the project's climate-warming emissions and environmental justice impacts. The ruling comes as the state, which is already vulnerable to sea-level rise and extreme weather, is seeing an influx of LNG facilities.
Global warming
As the UK continues to experience its hottest summer on record, climate advisers are warning that the country is not adapted to worsen extremes such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and flooding, which are already occurring at current levels of 1.4°C of warming. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has
Global warming
Climate advisers from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) have warned the UK government that the country must prepare for "unprecedented" extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and flooding, due to the increasing likelihood of worst-case scenarios for global warming. The experts warn that global warming of 2C
Global warming
Research from the Department of Anaesthesia suggests that climate change and extreme weather events can pose a significant challenge to the stability of the health system, particularly in relation to healthcare delivery. The study emphasizes the need for building resilient health systems to counter the projected increase in major climate
Climate change
Climate-related disasters are not only devastating to our environment but also inflict a profound psychological impact on survivors, leaving behind trauma, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as monsoon-inspired floods, are already resulting in hundreds of deaths and millions displaced
