Drought makes heatwaves hotter but less deadly
During heatwaves, the land dries out. That drought further enhances the rising of heatwave temperatures. However, desiccated soils still make the heatwaves less rather than more deadly to humans, due to a reduction in air humidity......»»
Deadly frog disease more prevalent in central Florida than expected, study finds
University of Central Florida researchers have found that an understudied, deadly disease of frogs is more widespread in Central Florida than previously thought and may become more of a problem in other parts of the U.S. due to climate change......»»
Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes
Entire neighborhoods of the Libyan city of Derna have vanished following devastating floods wrought by Storm Daniel. Such storms are rare—but climate change will supersize them......»»
Heat, drought, fires threaten Lebanon"s northern forests
Heat waves, low rainfall and the threat of wildfires are compounding the woes of people in the forested north of Lebanon, a country where economic pain has long taken prominence over environmental concerns......»»
Addis Ababa faces growing climate change risks such as heat, drought and floods, study warns
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital city, will likely face increased heat waves, droughts and severe flooding over the next 67 years. These changes will pose risks to public health and infrastructure. They'll also be felt most acutely by the city's most.....»»
Panama seeks new sources of water for canal
Panama is looking into new sources of water for the Panama Canal, which moves six percent of global maritime trade but recently had to restrict traffic due to drought, its operator said......»»
Natural compound found in plants inhibits deadly fungi
A new study finds that a natural compound found in many plants inhibits the growth of drug-resistant Candida fungi—including its most virulent species, Candida auris, an emerging global health threat. The journal ACS Infectious Diseases published t.....»»
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israel"s pioneering water strategy
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality......»»
Water quality deteriorating in rivers worldwide due to climate change and increasing extreme weather events: Study
Climate change and increases in drought and rainstorms pose serious challenges to our water management. Not only the availability of water is under pressure, but its quality is as well......»»
Bluetti"s Power Week offers unbeatable prices on portable power stations for every scenario
Our world has an increasing reliance on electricity, such that a power outage can be deadly for some. So, investing in a portable power station and reducing reliance on grid power is necessary.Save big with Bluetti's Power Week deals. Bluetti's Power.....»»
Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone
Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country......»»
Q&A: Rather than colonizing space, humankind needs to commit itself to saving the planet
Every day seems to bring news of multiplying ecological disasters—fires, floods, drought, deforestation, overfishing and coral reef die-offs......»»
Study reveals molecular mechanism underlying cross-membrane transport of plant hormone abscisic acid
Abscisic acid (ABA) is a key plant hormone produced in response to abiotic stress such as drought and salt. It is mainly synthesized in roots and vascular tissues and transported to specific sites to exert physiological functions. Several ABA transpo.....»»
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost......»»
Q&A: The molecular recipe for building climate change-resistant plants
Plants are facing a critical challenge: Adapt to our rapidly changing climate or die. For some plants, that means adapting to hotter temperatures and less water. For others, it's about the availability of nutrients in changing soils......»»
Climate change, pests threaten Mexico City"s iconic palms
Climate change and a deadly disease spread by insects have forced authorities in Mexico City to chop down palm trees beloved by residents as an emblem of the capital......»»
Can this forest survive? Predicting forest death or recovery after drought
Researchers from UC Davis can now predict which forests could survive despite future drought. Their new method links precipitation to tree growth, and it can help people decide where to put their resources as climate change affects patterns of snow a.....»»
Drought stress found to alter the function of rainforest soil
Prolonged drought has a significant impact on the extent to which rainforest soils can emit and consume biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This was the finding of an international research team, including scientists from University of Freibu.....»»
How drought in Central America is pushing up the cost of living in Australia
What does a drought in Central America have to do with Australia's cost of living? Quite a lot, if the drought affects the Panama Canal......»»
Rapid shifts from drought to downpour occurring more often: Study
New research shows that wild swings from severe drought to heavy rains are becoming more common with climate change in many parts of the world, and that feedback loops from the land itself are likely contributing to the trend......»»
Lessons from Maui wildfires: Build channels of communication before firewalls
The deadly wildfires that consumed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui have shocked and horrified people around the world, and raised questions about how they could happen in a state known for its lush beauty......»»