January 2019 saw the launch of the EU research project EDCMET, in which scientists from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) are also involved.
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Space Technology Predicts Droughts Several Months in Advance
Scientists from ANU have used new space technology to predict droughts and increased bushfire risk up to five months in advance.
Researchers Examine Political Divide Behind Climate Change Beliefs
Despite a scientific consensus, citizens are divided when it comes to climate change, often along political lines, and scholars want to better understand why.
Advanced Modelling Techniques Could Improve How Cities Deal with Floods
A city’s ability to safeguard the public in the event of a flood could be greatly improved by using scientific practices for emergency plans and involving decision-makers in the process.
Faster CO2 Rise Expected in 2019
With emissions already at a record high, the build-up of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere could be larger than last year due to a slower removal by natural carbon sinks.
As Climate Heats Up, Rising Rainfall Averages Hide Crop-Killing Droughts
Research performed in the Ethiopian highlands shows that even in years with above average rainfall, crops can be severely reduced by drought early in the growing season, when seeds must sprout and get established.
