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A study by UBC Okanagan researchers, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals that forest loss and fragmentation significantly affect how watersheds store…

The study details the workflow for analyzing topographic data using two primary datasets: the 250 m GMTED (Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data) and the 90 m…

During the summer of 2010, a severe heat wave in Russia reached temperatures of 108°F (42°C), leading to thousands of deaths and $15 billion in economic…

A study from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University highlights the concerning link between Arctic wildfires and delayed snow cover due to global warming. Researchers found that…

A new study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that climate change is causing some regions to swing between drought and heavy rainfall, a phenomenon likened to…

The latest report discusses the growing threat of intensifying flash droughts due to climate change, negatively impacting communities and food security. Researchers emphasize that persistent droughts…

A new study by Maplecroft ranks 229 countries based on their vulnerability to natural disasters, with Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Iran identified as the most at risk.…

As Earth’s climate warms, scientists predict less frequent rain but more extreme precipitation events, complicating predictions due to conflicting climate models. A significant challenge lies in…

In 2023, natural disasters and extreme weather events dominated global news, displacing and killing tens of thousands. The most significant incident was a twin earthquake in…

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 reveals escalating global challenges, notably rising geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and misinformation, as surveyed by over 900 leaders…