Strengthening climate action: Experts propose major reforms for the IPCC–UNFCCC relationship
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A new paper on the science-policy interface by climate experts Svante Bodin and Örjan Gustafsson at the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, Stockholm University, calls for urgent reform to the relationship between the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has released a statement outlining foundational flaws in the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) 2025 Climate Synthesis report. “Each of these flaws, alone, places the report at odds with scientific principles and practices."
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Bern and ETH Zurich have shown how climate change is intensifying supercell thunderstorms in Europe. At a global temperature increase of 3 degrees Celsius, these powerful storms are expected to occur more frequently, especially in the Alpine region. This research utilizes a state-of-the-art digital map that provides unprecedented precision in tracking these storms.
Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.
Published today in the journal Nature Climate Change, the research was led by Dr Carly Reddington and Professor Dominick Spracklen, from the University of Leeds’ School of Earth and Environment.
The study, which analysed areas across Central and South America, Africa and South-East Asia, found that local climate heating caused by tropical deforestation has exposed over 300 million people to increased temperatures and is associated with 28,000 heat-related deaths each year.
As the world grapples with climate change and dwindling fossil fuel reserves, biodiesel emerges as a promising renewable alternative to conventional diesel. However, the journey toward sustainable biodiesel production faces significant hurdles, particularly in selecting the right feedstocks that don't compete with food supplies. A groundbreaking comprehensive review reveals how artificial neural networks (ANNs) and deep learning technologies are revolutionizing this field, offering unprecedented solutions to longstanding challenges.
As our cities choke on exhaust fumes and climate change accelerates, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as our beacon of hope. Yet, despite their promise, EVs face a critical challenge that limits their widespread adoption: the delicate balance between driving efficiency and ride comfort. Every time you press the accelerator in an electric car, the motor must deliver power efficiently while minimizing vibrations that can make your journey uncomfortable and reduce the vehicle's lifespan.
New research warns of declining access to safe, reliable and affordable water in the U.S., urging for better water tracking tools and immediate policy reforms.