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Researchers discover a new tool for reconstructing ancient sea ice to study climate change

A new discovery by Brown University researchers could provide scientists a new way to reconstruct sea ice abundance and distribution information from the ancient past, which could aid in understanding human-induced climate change happening now.

Valenciaport joins the World Ports Climate Action Program

This initiative maintains synergies of collaboration with the International Association of Ports and Terminals (IAPH) and brings together 12 of the most important ports in the world

Konecranes signs SBTi commitment to mitigate climate change

The SBTi is a global initiative that directly links a company’s carbon emission targets to the Paris Agreement in order to keep the rise in global temperature below 1.5°C.

Arctic Ocean sediments reveal permafrost thawing during past climate warming

Sea floor sediments of the Arctic Ocean can help scientists understand how permafrost responds to climate warming.

Port engineers need guidance incorporating sea level rise into construction designs

A survey of maritime infrastructure engineers by University of Rhode Island researchers found that the rising sea level is often not factored into designs of ports, breakwaters, fishing piers and other coastal infrastructure.

NOAA grants to advance coral reef conservation science and management

These projects and studies will help address the three primary threats to coral reefs

Climate change responsible for record sea temperature levels, says study

The Ocean State Report identifies other major strains on the world's seas and oceans from climate change.

Study: ‘Wrong-way’ migrations stop shellfish from escaping ocean warming

Ocean warming is driving sea scallops, blue mussels, surf clams and quahogs into warmer waters.

Maersk Drilling sets ambitious climate target

As part of an overall sustainability strategy, Maersk Drilling has set an ambitious target of lowering the intensity of CO2 emissions from its drilling operations by 50% by 2030.

Alaska’s salmon are getting smaller, affecting people and ecosystems

A comprehensive study of four salmon species across all regions of Alaska finds salmon are returning to rivers smaller and younger than in the past

WPCAP ports aligned in series of new climate change actions

The World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) has made significant progress in its effort to combat climate change.

Research: Ocean warming will soon affect marine communities in the deep ocean

The world’s deep oceans are currently warming more slowly than the ocean surface, but even creatures in the deep ocean will be significantly affected in the coming decades, according to an international team of scientists.

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