Scientists Warn of ‘Sinking Syndrome’ in Coastal Cities Worldwide
TEHRAN (ANA)- According to scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech, land subsidence is an underestimated hazard in urban areas.
World Economy Faces Massive Income Reduction due to Climate Change
TEHRAN (ANA)- The global economy faces an income loss of 19 percent by 2050 due to climate change, even if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced immediately, according to a new study.
East African Central Bank Chiefs Address Economic Challenges amid Conflicts, Climate Impact
TEHRAN (ANA)- Central bank chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) said that ongoing conflicts and the effects of climate change in the region have dampened the economic outlook of member states despite the strong economic performance in 2023.
Scientists Use Machine Learning for Precise Antarctic Sea Ice Prediction
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists made accurate predictions regarding Antarctic sea ice for December 2023 to February 2024 using deep learning methods.
Domestic Researchers Study Iran’s Spatial, Temporal Albedo Variability
TEHRAN (ANA)- The researchers at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan have identified and retrieved the spatial and temporal characteristics of land surface albedo of Iran using GIS techniques and remote sensing methods.
Climate Change Changing Fish Behavior
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study by the iDiV shows that warming waters cause fish to alter their prey selection towards smaller, more abundant species, potentially increasing extinction risks due to unmet metabolic needs, highlighting marine ecosystems’ vulnerability to climate change.
Unlocking Secrets of Soil Microbes to Improve Climate Predictions
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists at Berkeley National Laboratory are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use carbon, ultimately helping to advance the accuracy of climate models.
Temperature Rise in Last Year Exceeds 1.5-Degree Warming Limit
TEHRAN (ANA)- The temperature rise between February 2023 and January 2024 has surpassed the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit for the first time on record, according to a report published by the European Union's (EU) Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
Arctic Glaciers Losing ‘Memories’ of Climate History Due to Global Warming
TEHRAN (ANA)- Arctic glaciers are "losing their memories" of climate history due to global warming, an international study coordinated by Italy's National Research Council (CNR) has revealed.
Polar Bears Unlikely to Adapt to Longer Summers
TEHRAN (ANA)- More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a new study by the Washington State University indicates.