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Atmospheric rivers trigger temperature records, glacier melting in Antarctica

Atmospheric rivers trigger temperature records, glacier melting in Antarctica

2-year study, conducted in collaboration with universities worldwide, including Türkiye, examined impact of atmospheric rivers on temperature records and sudden glacier melting in Antarctica

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Climate change intensifies threat of urban fires worldwide: Study
04.03.2025

Climate change intensifies threat of urban fires worldwide: Study

If global warming surpasses 4 degrees Celsius, estimated 300,000 fire-related deaths could occur worldwide by 2100

‘Reclaiming ecological heritage’: Kenya welcomes back repatriated rare mountain bongos
03.03.2025

‘Reclaiming ecological heritage’: Kenya welcomes back repatriated rare mountain bongos

‘These animals were taken during a time when Africa’s natural resources were exploited without regard for long-term conservation,’ says wildlife expert Wanja Nderitu

Melting Antarctic ice sheets could slow ocean’s strongest current 20% by 2050
03.03.2025

Melting Antarctic ice sheets could slow ocean’s strongest current 20% by 2050

Researchers warn of ‘severe consequences’ if current breaks down

Wildfires force evacuations in North and South Carolina amid dry, windy conditions
02.03.2025

Wildfires force evacuations in North and South Carolina amid dry, windy conditions

Polk County in NC battles 400-acre blaze with zero containment, Horry County in SC evacuates neighborhoods

Wildfire in northeast Japan continues to spread, with firefighting underway
02.03.2025

Wildfire in northeast Japan continues to spread, with firefighting underway

Burned area has expanded to 1,800 hectares due to raging wildfire in Ofunato city of Iwate prefecture