Phys.org-Environment

In just over 20 years, the northward shift of the subtropical jet stream—a high-altitude airflow—caused by climate change has reduced primary production in the northwestern Mediterranean by about 40%. This marked reduction—the highest ever described—affects […]

NOAA is forecasting this summer’s Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico) “dead zone” to be average-sized, covering approximately 5,574 square miles—an area roughly three times the size of Delaware. The dead zone, or hypoxic […]

Geoscientists Professor Anne Bernhardt of Freie Universität Berlin and PD Dr. Wolfgang Schwanghart of the University of Potsdam have uncovered a surprising insight using a global statistical model: The primary factor influencing the formation of […]

Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen reveals that ocean currents may […]

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by researchers from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that the East Asian summer monsoon underwent frequent […]

As Hurricane Idalia approached Florida’s Big Bend in August 2023, warm waters of the Gulf fueled its growth. In less than 24 hours, the storm jumped from a Category 1 to a Category 4 in […]

A pair of meteorologists in the Netherlands has used new simulations to show just how cold many of Europe’s cities could get if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) were to collapse due to global […]

A new study proposes a rigorous framework to guide the temporary closure of petrol stations in the face of heightened safety or security risks.This post was originally published on this site

Electric e-bikes make cycling easier, faster and more accessible. They are already playing an important role in reducing the environmental impact of transport, particularly when they replace a trip in a private car.This post was […]

Wind roared against the SUV’s windows as its tires sloshed through water dumped onto the road by the downpour. A horizon-wide funnel cloud loomed out the window, several miles away. Then came the loud metallic […]