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January 2025 sets heat record, defying cooling expectations due to La Niña

The European climate monitor reported that last month was the warmest January on record, with temperatures 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, extending a trend of record-breaking heat throughout 2023 and 2024. Climate scientists are debating additional factors that could be...

A half-degree increase will triple uninhabitable zones on Earth.

The unstoppable global warming will cause more parts of the planet to become uninhabitable and excessively hot for the human body in the coming decades. A recent study published in the journal *Nature Reviews Earth and Environment* reveals that the...

Barcelona is expected to be the European city with the highest number of premature deaths due to climate change.

The disturbances caused by climate change result in record levels of disorders, diseases, and misery to millions of people in Europe every year. Widespread floods and intense heatwaves are part of a new normality to which countries must adapt...

Refreshing painting: the new era of passive cooling

The cooling paint not only efficiently cools surfaces but also reduces carbon emissions associated with the use of air conditioning. This eco-friendly technology marks a milestone on the path to sustainability in the design of livable spaces. In addition to...

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat in 2024, leading to “unbearable suffering”

The world has experienced an average of 41 additional days of dangerous heat in 2024 due to climate change, according to a new analysis conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central. This report warns that all countries must...

How trees help contain nighttime heat in cities

A new study reveals that, although **trees** can significantly cool cities during the day, their canopies can **trap heat** and increase temperatures at night. This finding helps urban planners choose the best combinations of trees and planting locations to combat...

This year the planet’s temperature will break a record with over 1.5°C.

In 2024, the planet's temperature will exceed the 1.5° threshold. This was announced on Monday by the European Copernicus Observatory. It is the warmest year on record and will be the first to exceed the warming threshold set by...

The ocean, a source of sulfur and greater climate cooling than expected

A research team from the Institute of Marine Sciences and the Blas Cabrera Institute of Physical Chemistry, both part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has revealed in a study that the sulfur gas produced by marine life,...

Discover the coldest countries in the world

The coldest countries in the world are usually found in the polar regions and at the highest latitudes, with long and icy winters and, in some cases, brief summers. Iceland Iceland has temperatures ranging from -20 °C to -30 °C. Its...

A study revealed the impact of ocean warming on Antarctica.

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that the melting of the Antarctic ice shelves, especially the Ross Ice Shelf, is accelerating due to the impact of ocean warming. This phenomenon could significantly contribute to sea level rise, caused...

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Alpine village in Switzerland evacuated due to risk of collapse; animals moved by land and air for safety

Due to the risk of collapse, Swiss authorities evacuated about 300 people and their cattle from an alpine village...