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Marine Heatwaves

December 3, 2024 4:38 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Efforts to curtail global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions should remain a priority so that the risks of marine heatwaves can be reduced.

Urban Climates and Climate Change

November 19, 2024 2:46 am Published by Leave your thoughts

This briefing note highlights the critical connection between urbanisation and climate change, emphasising how cities amplify risks like heat, flooding, and poor air quality. It calls for integrating climate science into policy and planning to build more resilient and sustainable cities that can adapt to changing climates.

Understanding Net Zero

October 3, 2024 11:31 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Achieving net zero emissions is essential to limit the impacts of climate change which are already being felt across the world. Once net zero is reached, global mean surface temperature will likely stabilise.

Ocean Fronts

October 1, 2024 11:35 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Ocean fronts act as hotspots for marine biodiversity and play an important role in regulating the Earth’s climate. As the oceans get warmer with climate change, the location, number and intensity of ocean fronts may change. This could have far-reaching implications for the climate system, marine ecosystems and global fisheries.

Nature-Based Solutions

June 18, 2024 2:18 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

In recent years, nature-based solutions have gained considerable attention as a means to reach net-zero targets and many governments and companies are incorporating them in their net-zero strategies. Some sectors strongly advocate for these solutions while others criticise them.