An international study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists found that the global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 metre by 2100 and 5 metres by 2300 if global targets on emissions are not achieved.
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Sowing Seeds of Happiness: Emotional Well-Being While Home Gardening Similar to Other Popular Activities, Study Finds
The researchers found that home gardening was among the top five activities in terms of how meaningful an activity felt to people while engaging in it.
Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Hydropower Production
A new study by researchers from IIASA and China investigated the impacts of different levels of global warming on hydropower potential and found that this type of electricity generation benefits more from a 1.5°C than a 2°C climate scenario.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Significantly Impacting Global Air Quality
Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant – ground-level ozone – has increased in China, according to new research.
Men’s Blood Contains Greater Concentrations of Enzyme That Helps COVID-19 Infect Cells
Evidence from a large study of several thousand patients shows that men have higher concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in their blood than women.
Accelerated Water Loss in Northern Peatlands Threatens to Intensify Fires and Global Warming
A group of 59 international scientists, led by researchers at Canada’s McMaster University, has uncovered new information about the distinct effects of climate change on boreal forests and peatlands, which threaten to worsen wildfires and accelerate global warming.