Climate change

Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds

Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds

Exported gas emits far more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, despite fossil-fuel industry claims it is a cleaner alternative, according to a major new research paper that challenges the controversial yet rapid expansion of gas exports from the US to Europe and Asia. Coal is the dirtiest of fossil fuels when combusted for energy, with…

Trees for the Ages: The Wisdom of Greece’s Olive Growers

Trees for the Ages: The Wisdom of Greece’s Olive Growers

Climate change is threatening Greece’s centuries-old olive-growing communities and the timeless traditions they cultivate. It’s not hard to find olive groves in Greece. They are—quite literally—everywhere.  I’ve spent hundreds of hours in the car traveling through the country: from Athens in the south to my grandma’s native Thrace, a region that sits on the border…

A new hub for illicit ship-to-ship transfers between Lesvos and Chios

Cargo ships, tankers etc are usually loaded at land-based terminals but sometimes it is necessary for various reasons for cargo to be transferred from one ship to another while at sea. Many of these ship-to-ship transfer (STS) operations involve the transfer of liquid fuels. This can be a risky business with a danger of spillage…

Past, Present, and Future Climates in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean, with its extensive climatic history, stands as a unique repository for tracing and estimating climate change, drawing from historical and proxy data spanning vast timeframes >>> Zerefos, C., Xoplaki, E., Kapsomenakis, J., Solomos, S., Poupkou, A., & Gerasopoulos, E. Environmental Sustainability in the Mediterranean Region: Challenges and Solutions, 59-80 (2024) Recent related articles…

Tourism Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Overtourism, Geopolitical Conflicts and Sustainability

The region of the eastern Mediterranean continues to play a central role in the international tourism economy. Unlike any previous crisis, Covid-19 shut down international travel, shuttered businesses and brought about a near collapse of tourism economies in the region and beyond. By 2021, however, most of the tourism sectors of the eastern Mediterranean rebounded…

Transforming agriculture from carbon source to sink

Transforming agriculture from carbon source to sink

The food system is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet, making the reduction of emissions in this sector a priority for policymakers around the world. IIASA researchers explored the potential of carbon sequestration on farmland to combat climate change, offering insights into economic effects as well as its…

An Insight Review of Coastal Erosion and Shoreline Detection in the Mediterranean

This report examines the extent of research on coastal erosion and the developing techniques for identifying shorelines in the Mediterranean region. The Insight Review consolidates findings from scientific literature, employing advanced remote sensing technologies, AI machine learning algorithms, and geospatial analytic methodologies. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the issues encountered by Mediterranean coastlines…

The Impact of Climate Change on the Primary Sector in Greece: An Overview

This article aims to review the existing literature on the impact of climate change on Greece’s primary sector, focusing on sustainable management. Climate change has already caused and will persistently cause significant adverse impacts in various sectors due to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and extreme weather events. These impacts are evident in the natural environment,…

Discovery of 3,775-Year-Old Preserved Log Supports ‘Wood Vaulting’ as a Climate Solution

Discovery of 3,775-Year-Old Preserved Log Supports ‘Wood Vaulting’ as a Climate Solution

A new UMD-led study found that burying wood in the right environmental conditions can stop its decomposition and help curb carbon dioxide emissions. A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle climate change. A team of researchers led by University of Maryland Atmospheric…