Browsing: Impact

The report “Mapping the impacts of natural hazards and technological accidents in Europe” analyzes hydrometeorological (e.g., storms, floods), geophysical (e.g., earthquakes), and technological hazards (e.g., oil…

The article “Prehistoric human impact on rainforest biodiversity in highland New Guinea” by Haberle explores how early human activities influenced the biodiversity of rainforest ecosystems in…

A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres highlights the significant impact of updating climate baselines on the assessment of extreme weather events…

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…

The article discusses the emerging field of “event attribution,” which examines the links between extreme weather events and climate change, aiming to improve predictions of such…

The article examines the emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from ponds and small reservoirs in the Jinjing agricultural watershed of southern China, where…

The article examines the impacts of climate change on Qinghai Lake’s hydrology from 1961 to 2019, highlighting changes in water levels and surface area. Located in…

A new study predicts that atmospheric rivers will lead to increased and more severe rainfall in mountainous regions of East Asia due to climate change. These…

Heat extremes are the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., prompting research to enhance prediction methods. A study in the Journal of Geophysical Research…

The article discusses the environmental impact of industrialization and urbanization, particularly focusing on the Huai River Basin in China, which is facing severe water quality deterioration.…