Climate
Global Temperature Surpasses 1.5 Degrees Celsius above Pre-Industrial Level for 12 Months
TEHRAN (ANA)- June 2024 marks the 12th consecutive month of global temperatures reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) level, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Cosmic Event Rewrote Earth’s Climate History
TEHRAN (ANA)- New astrophysical research highlights a significant cosmic event two million years ago when the solar system passed through a dense interstellar cloud and this possibly altered Earth’s climate by exposing it to enhanced cosmic radiation, supported by increased isotopes found in geological records.
Iranian Scientists Make 1st Directional Wave Recorder
TEHRAN (ANA)- The first directional wave recorder was built in the National Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences of Iran.
How Climate Change Is Bringing Pests to Your Doorstep
TEHRAN (ANA)- Rising global temperatures could lead to more widespread termite infestations, increasing damage costs beyond the current 40 billion USD per year, with researchers from Université libre de Bruxelles calling for immediate action to mitigate this threat.
Brazil's Deforestation Drops 11.6 Percent in 2023
TEHRAN (ANA)- Brazil lost 1,829,597 hectares of native vegetation in 2023, a decrease of 11.6 percent in deforestation compared to 2022, monitoring network MapBiomas said.
Researchers Develop Deep-Learning Model for Streamflow, Flood Forecasting
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have proposed a novel hybrid deep-learning model to address streamflow forecasting for water catchment areas at a global scale, with a view to improving flood prediction.
Australian Research Project Aims to Understand Impact of Clouds on Earth's Climate
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from Australia's national science agency have launched a project that will seek to understand how liquid clouds in the Southern Ocean affect Earth's climate.
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.
