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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young Scientist Award: initiatives to tackle the climate crisis honored at a ceremony in Brasília

The 31st edition of the Young Scientist Award celebrated students and researchers in Brasília for their contributions to addressing climate change.

Feb 26 • 19:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Macinka is fond of quoting quantum physicists. He understands climate change about as well as a dentist understands appendicitis, argues scientist Kortus

The article discusses diverging views on climate change understanding, highlighting a statement by scientist Kortus critiquing Macinka's grasp of environmental issues.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant – video

Citizen scientists have found a massive coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef, presumed to be one of the largest ever recorded.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say

Critics are raising concerns about the credibility of Scotland's long-term emissions reduction strategy, labeling it as overly reliant on unrealistic projections.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Satellite Captured the Exemplary Kármán Vortex Trail

A satellite has captured the Kármán vortex trail, demonstrating interesting atmospheric phenomena.

Feb 22 • 18:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Lichens have thrived in Latvia's climatic conditions for thousands of years

Lichens have adapted to Latvia's climate for thousands of years, showcasing their beauty and uniqueness in nature.

Feb 19 • 07:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776

Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

Feb 17 • 08:11 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Unlocking the secrets of glaciers: Scientists, mountaineers on a climate rescue mission

A French mountain climber collaborates with scientists to collect ice samples from glaciers, which are crucial for understanding and combating climate change.

Feb 16 • 14:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientists to Al Jazeera Net: 'Hidden' Structures Deep in the Earth Changing its Magnetic Field

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found magnetic evidence that two massive, extremely hot rock formations at the Earth's mantle's base are affecting the planet's magnetic field.

Feb 16 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Grazalema learns to live in the diaspora: 'What is saving the town is the institutions and science'

Grazalema, Spain's rainiest village, has been partially evacuated due to a critical aquifer pressure, highlighting the resilience of its residents and the role of institutions in their response.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The White House abandoned the scientific argument for fighting climate change

The article discusses the decision by the White House to move away from relying on scientific evidence in its climate change strategy.

Feb 12 • 20:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trump abolishes Obama’s green science (and turns off Cuba)

Donald Trump is poised to abolish a significant scientific discovery from the Obama era, marking a potential radical step back in the fight against climate change in the United States.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Frozen mysteries: The scientific race to document little-known glacial habitats

A French climber aids scientists in collecting ice samples from glaciers, which are critical for understanding climate change and biodiversity.

Feb 9 • 16:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Physicist Antonino Zichichi has died; he was the father of the Gran Sasso Laboratories and was 96 years old

Antonino Zichichi, a prominent physicist and science communicator known for his skeptical views on evolution and climate change, has passed away at the age of 96.

Feb 9 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

How the 'blood waterfall' of Antarctica changes

A new study reveals that events in the 'blood waterfall' are linked to changes in temperature, speed, and morphology of the glacier from which it emerges.

Feb 8 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Less than half of Spaniards believe science can save the planet

A new study reveals that less than half of Spaniards think science can save the planet, with just 12% believing there is strong public support for knowledge, and four out of ten believing leftist governments are more committed to science.

Feb 6 • 23:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

TalTech Marine Scientist: Half of the Baltic Sea Could Freeze by Mid-Winter

A marine scientist from TalTech warns that climate change leads to unpredictable weather patterns and extreme events, with the Baltic Sea experiencing significant ice cover this January compared to the last 30 years.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Future of the Arctic: On the Edge of the World, at the Center of Crises

As Arctic ice melts, scientists, politicians, and Indigenous people in Tromsø seek to establish a new order for the polar region.

Feb 6 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former Minister Hanna Kosonen Leaves Politics

Hanna Kosonen, a member of parliament from Savonlinna and former Minister of Science and Culture, has announced her departure from politics following her current term due to disillusionment with the current government and the political climate.

Feb 3 • 08:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

The Doomsday Clock is moved forward

The Doomsday Clock has been moved forward to 85 seconds to midnight, setting a new record as it gets closer to signaling the end of humanity.

Jan 28 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Spain’s climate scientists subjected to ‘alarming’ rise in hate speech, minister warns

Spain's environment minister has reported a worrying rise in hate speech against climate science professionals, urging prosecutors to take action.

Jan 15 • 13:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The scientist Carlo Barbante: 'Those cores are time machines'

Professor Carlo Barbante discusses the inauguration of the Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica, emphasizing its role in uncovering past climate data.

Jan 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate

Scientists warn that last year's near-record high temperatures indicate a rapid shift in climate change, with 2025 potentially being among the hottest years recorded.

Jan 14 • 18:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

2025 is another year of climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the Sejm, a festival of denial by Marshal Bosak

In the face of new scientific evidence of the ongoing climate crisis, Marshal Krzysztof Bosak from Konfederacja is hosting a conference in the Polish Sejm that denies the consensus on the causes of global warming.

Jan 14 • 17:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Scientists warn: The world is dangerously close to a climate threshold

Scientists warn that the world is rapidly approaching the 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature increase threshold, which is considered a critical point for more severe climate change, according to European experts.

Jan 14 • 08:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Aiki Mira and Our Future: "I Only Know That We Will Be Different"

Aiki Mira, a prominent voice in contemporary German science fiction, explores existential questions about the future of Hamburg in a world transformed by rising waters and innovative sports.

Jan 14 • 06:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Is winter just 'stopping by for a moment'? Expert warns: this is the new norm

An expert warns that current winter conditions are indicative of climate change rather than a temporary anomaly, as global temperatures continue to rise.

Jan 12 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The mummified remains of a Siberian shaman that provide new data about the past of icy Yakutia

An international study led by scientists from the University of Toulouse has provided new insights into the history of the early inhabitants of Yakutia, the largest republic in modern Russia, known for its extreme winter temperatures.

Jan 12 • 12:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Giant Glacier on the Brink of Collapse Changes Color. Scientists: There is No Saving it

A massive glacier that broke off from the Antarctic ice sheet in 1986 is dramatically changing to bright blue, indicating its imminent collapse.

Jan 12 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Jennifer Jones from the Union of Concerned Scientists: 'Trump's attacks on science are terrifying. It will take us decades to recover.'

Jennifer Jones criticizes Trump's attacks on science and emphasizes the long-lasting effects these actions could have on critical issues like climate change and public health.

Jan 11 • 03:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The 400 blows of Trump to the global environment: the USA becomes the supervillain in the global climate fight

The Trump administration has intensified attacks on renewable energy, electric vehicles, science, and international treaties while aligning with fossil fuel interests.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

We must better protect ourselves against extreme weather in the future

An unusually cold winter in Europe raises questions about climate change and the distinction between weather variability and long-term climate averages, as explained by WELT science editor Axel Bojanowski.

Jan 9 • 15:31 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming

Scientists are developing antacid-like substances for ocean waters to combat the effects of global warming.

Jan 8 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The cold anomalies are balanced by increased heat anomalies

Science reporter Axel Bojanowski explains that the frosty temperatures in Germany do not contradict global warming, attributing them to natural variability.

Jan 6 • 17:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

The Overlooked Science: What Inventions and Discoveries Bring Light of Hope into a Dark Future?

The article discusses how ongoing scientific advancements across various fields not only address climate anxiety but also provide hope through remarkable inventions and discoveries.

Dec 30 • 12:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the Trump Administration wants to dismantle a pillar of climate science

The Trump Administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, claiming it is 'alarmist.'

Dec 28 • 15:34 UTC

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