New research from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management has used an advanced algorithm that combines satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to closely examine tree coverage in areas outside of traditional forests, shedding light on the importance of these hidden trees.
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Seismic activity is typically associated with tectonic plate movements and volcanic eruptions, but it can also have unconventional triggers, including floods, excited crowds, and glaciers.
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Scientists at the Askö research base in southern Sweden are investigating the rapid rise in methane levels in the atmosphere. While carbon dioxide (CO2) is a well-known greenhouse gas, methane is a more potent one, and its increase is of concern for climate scientists.
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Google has announced a series of updates and AI tools aimed at helping individuals and organizations reduce their carbon footprint and better prepare for the effects of climate change. These updates include:
Continue reading “Google climate related search results”Younger trees champion carbon capture
Recent research based on data from the European Space Agency’s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) satellite mission has shed light on the role of forests in carbon capture, with surprising findings.
Continue reading “Younger trees champion carbon capture”Even temporary global warming above 2C will affect ocean life for centuries
The scientific consensus indicates that the Earth is likely to surpass the critical 1.5℃ warming threshold due to climate change. Moreover, research suggests that global warming may temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold if atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels surpass anticipated limits.
Continue reading “Even temporary global warming above 2C will affect ocean life for centuries”Temporary carbon storage in forests
Current methods for accounting for natural carbon storage, such as forests, in climate change mitigation efforts do not adequately address the risk of carbon loss due to disturbances, whether natural or human-caused.
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Seismologists are making significant progress in using machine learning to enhance earthquake forecasts, with three new studies demonstrating the effectiveness of deep-learning models in comparison to conventional approaches.
Continue reading “AI predicts earthquake aftershocks”Bill Gates dismisses the idea of tree planting
Bill Gates recently dismissed the idea of tree planting as a comprehensive solution to addressing climate change, stating that it’s “complete nonsense” to believe that trees alone can solve the climate crisis. This perspective contrasts with the view of Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and many others who advocate for planting and conserving a trillion trees to capture emissions and achieve net-zero goals.
Continue reading “Bill Gates dismisses the idea of tree planting”Water vapor amplifying global warming
This year’s string of record-breaking disasters, from deadly wildfires and catastrophic floods to extreme ocean temperatures and dwindling Antarctic sea ice, underscores the acceleration of human-induced climate change.
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