Young people imagine a dystopian future due to climate change Rogue tidal waves. Killer heat waves. Prolonged drought. Unbreathable air. This is what young people imagine when writing climate sci-fi.
New climate, new habitats: The tiny tingling mobilization that slowly takes new territory Global warming and urbanization has sent spiders on the move – including the venomous ones. Are we aware of and prepared for the risks?
The great retreat: Climate change is pushing the muskox back north -can they keep up? 40 years of data show that climate change in the Arctic is forcing muskoxen to find new habitats. And it is not alone - other species must do the same
No polar cod – no polar bears? At the great Arctic show, polar bears, belugas and narwhals are the uncontested stars, but in the backstage, a huge team of small fish make it all possible.
Is the Danish west coast disappearing? COMMENT: Is climate change causing people’s houses to fall into the water? The answer, as it turns out, is not that straight-forward.
Satellite data can help us studying Earth’s water cycle and understand droughts Microwave satellite systems can see through clouds and provide valuable insights to the drought prone Senegalese Sahel.
The future of renewable energy targets in Europe in the era of the Green Deal OPINION: The EU as a whole has committed to ensure that 32% of its energy consumption comes from renewable sources by 2030 but individual targets for member states towards this goal are not binding. Still, there are other ways for the EU to ensure compliance by member states.
Quinoa is a super crop that can resist future climate change Quinoa is exceptionally nutritious and robust – it even withstands extreme conditions of drought and salinity. A large new research project wants to uncover the mechanism that makes quinoa so resilient. This is meant to create the basis for future improvement of this unique plant.
Is the world going to run out of water? In many places the answer is yes – if we continue as we have done. The rest of the world could learn a lot from Denmark, one of the few countries to have reduced its water consumption.
We must move beyond 'green capitalism' Big corporations are branding themselves as sustainable. But the capitalist logic of expansion and consumption that make them thrive is the real climate issue, CBS professor claims in a new book.
Human blood can help rescue world’s climate Today CO2 is removed from industry by using molecules called amines, which react with CO2. DTU has developed a new method using molecules from the human blood to remove CO2. The new technology could help prevent climate change.
Should we say farewell to the Arctic's unique nature? A warmer Arctic could lead to major changes in Arctic plant communities that will influence local and perhaps even global climate.
Explore 200 years of climate change in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faeroes DATA: Each year DMI updates their historical collection of climate data, which is available to download free. Here are some of the highlights.
The Arctic: we don’t know as much about environmental change in the far north as we'd like to think The region is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth and its polar bears and melting glaciers have become a key symbols of climate change. But the Arctic, it seems, is not as well researched as you might think.
Scientists reveal a new permafrost gas mystery You might have heard that the Arctic permafrost may burp up large amounts of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane upon thawing. But did you know that hundreds of other climate-relevant gases might also be released?
The hidden price of Iceland’s green energy In times of runaway climate change, phasing out fossil fuels and increasing the share of renewables is imperative. But this transition is not without pitfalls as shown by a recent study of two large renewable projects in Iceland.
An open letter to Danish universities: Let us show the way towards a more ambitious climate agenda The letter is signed by more than 650 academics from a number of research fields in Denmark. They are calling for universities to lead by example, and implement climate friendly policies in the workplace in the hope of inspiring change in other sectors.
How kite skiing and weighing snow helps improve projections of sea level rise For the past two years, scientists from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland have skied across the Greenland ice sheet to see how much snow is accumulating. Their data will ultimately improve projections of sea level rise.
How Nordic marine forests can help fight climate change Despite the wealth of marine forests throughout the Nordics, we are yet to exploit their potential role in combating climate change. Here’s what we need to do.
Marine forests - Nature's own carbon capture and storage Kelp forests and seagrass meadows soak up carbon dioxide and help protect our coasts against rising seas. Just two reasons why we should learn to love our marine forests.
Could rising land slow down Antarctic ice melt? The West Antarctic ice sheet is sitting under water. This is key to understanding the evolution of the ice sheet and how the rising sea floor might even help to slow down ice melt in this part of Antarctica.
How fast can Antarctica rise when the ice melts? New study shows that the land underneath a part of West Antarctica is rising five times faster than expected as the ice melts, revealing a surprisingly soft Earth structure beneath the ice sheet.
Why you can't have free trade and save the planet OPINION: For centuries world trade has increased not only environmental degradation, but also global inequality. The expanding ecological footprints of affluent people are unjust as well as unsustainable.
Loss of marine habitats is threatening the global fishing industry – new research New study reveals the first quantitative global evidence for the significant roles that seagrasses play in supporting fishery productivity.
Time to re-think the climate change challenge OPINION: We now know enough about the nature of the earth system that the risk of crossing a planetary threshold that propels us into a Hothouse Earth needs to be taken very seriously.
Power to the people - How to make the low-carbon energy transition work A recent study of two successful energy transitions in Denmark and Germany shows that transparency and community participation are essential to drive the clean energy agenda forward at the local level.
Grasping the nettle: Swedish tax to tackle aviation’s impact on climate OPINION: The new aviation tax aims to change consumer behavior by taxing one of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the world.
Concern for global warming is not a new craze It is 80 years since the first calculations showed that the Earth was warming due to rising greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change draws invasive species to the Arctic Warmer temperatures and declining sea ice pulls foreign animals and plants to the Arctic, with drastic consequences for these sensitive ecosystems.
Climate change boosts algae growth in the Arctic Microscopic algae living underneath sea ice are an essential source of food in the Arctic ocean. But do we really know how little light they need to survive?
Danish "lakes" provide unique insights to climate change Lakes release a greenhouse gas, methane, but exactly how much has been somewhat of a mystery. New research has some answers.
Greenland’s recent temperature drop does not disprove global warming Unfortunately, the planet is still getting warmer.
More geo-engineering, please! Geo-engineering could help us solve the problem of global climate change, but only if we do it in a sustainable way and tackle the problem at the source.
The mind-bending physics of Scandinavian sea-level change The Greenland ice sheet is a poster child of climate change. But in the Nordics, what happens in West Antarctica and Alaska has a more profound impact on local sea level rise. Sounds strange? Here’s how it works.
Scientists prepare for loss of mountain glaciers This is how we adapt to a future with less snow and ice.
The machine that converts carbon dioxide to stone in Iceland The new technology could help mitigate climate change, says scientist.
Climate models have not “over-predicted” warming A new study suggests that the Paris climate goal may not yet be a physical impossibility. Even if true, this does not mean that climate models are wrong, as some media outlets reported.
Somalia conflict and famine: the causes are bad governance, not climate change Famine and drought can either be prevented, or the impact minimised, if institutions and mechanisms of good governance are in place.
Mud from the Greenlandic seabed reveals a hidden past Sea ice and bedrock shape key for glacier stability.
How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2017 Scientists from the Danish Meteorological Institute and Polar Portal give the Greenland ice sheet its annual health report.
How hurricanes such as Irma and Maria can devastate the Caribbean marine environment Ineffective marine protection rules leave the environment unable to recover when disaster strikes.
Cold region ‘tipping point’ now inevitable in northern Europe Profound changes can be expected in high-latitude environments regardless of climate change mitigation policies.
Average Danish household has fifth highest carbon footprint in Europe Why is that, and how do we change it?
Predicting the next big flood in Greenland A new study shows precisely how surface melt on the Greenland ice sheet is transferred into the rivers that drain the vast inland ice. Scientists are ready to implement an early warning flood system.
No publication bias in global climate change research Do climate scientists avoid publishing results that go against the consensus on man-made climate change, in favour of results that confirm it? Not according to our research.
How business can meet the challenge of climate change Companies that look ahead and turn detailed risk assessments of climate change into innovation will be much better equipped to meet the new world that awaits us.
What will our climate look like in 2050? Knowing that we have the power to influence global climate is enormously important when trying to imagine what our climate might look like in 2050. To a large degree, it will depend on actions our leaders take now and in the immediate future.
More extreme warm days in a warmer climate Global warming means more warm extreme weather conditions, according to an analysis of more than 140 years of air temperature data from Denmark.
What makes the climate change? Part two Dig deeper into the geological past to learn more about the large swings in climate throughout the Earth’s history.
What makes the climate change? Part one Explore the processes behind climate change today and in our recent past.
Volcanic eruptions hastened the end of the last ice age ... by punching a hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica.
Glaciers are vital for Greenland’s fisheries But as the glaciers retreat on land, this could all change.
Bacteria thrive on methane deep beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet For the first time, scientists have direct observations of methane-eating bacteria in a subglacial lake in Antarctica. The study also provides evidence of increased methane production below the ice sheet.
Climate change will make us sweat more and work less Rising temperatures due to climate change will make us lazier and decrease productivity. It will hit GDP hard, say scientists.
Is Syria really a 'climate war'? We examined the links between drought, migration and conflict OPINION: Putting too much emphasis on the climate overlooks the role of political and socio-economic factors in determining a community’s vulnerability to environmental stress.
Rising sea temperatures will hit fisheries and communities in poor countries the hardest Fisheries and communities in poor countries will be made worse off by climate change, whether looking long-term or short-term and irrespective of how much climate actually changes, shows new research.
Scientists: Three years left to reverse greenhouse gas emission trends We have until 2020 to reverse the trend of greenhouse gas emissions to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, say scientists. Missing the deadline will cause severe economic disruption.
One quarter of the Arctic is a hotbed for overlooked greenhouse gas New study shows how thawing Arctic peat releases large quantities of nitrous oxide—an overlooked greenhouse gas that is almost 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
New weather forecast system makes predictions faster and more accurate Denmark launches a world-first weather forecast system that can provide more accurate forecasts by the hour, using just a fraction of the computing power of conventional models.
Long term funding cuts put the squeeze on DMI Asking a national meteorological institution to save two per cent each year is the wrong way to go, say scientists and industry professionals.
Danish Meteorological Institute has lost one third of its staff in four years Nearly 100 jobs in forecasting, research, and communications have been cut at DMI since 2013. We should be worried, says former DMI scientist.
Africa has become greener in the last 20 years Despite climate change and a growing population, Africa has become greener over the past 20 years, shows new study.
How much more environmentally friendly is it to eat insects? Insect farms emit 75 per cent less carbon and use half as much water as poultry farms, shows new study.
Four big changes in the Arctic and what to do about them “The Arctic is heading for a train wreck” and the window to confront the worst of these changes is narrowing, say scientists behind a recent report. Here is what we can do.
New report: how the Arctic will look in 30 years The Arctic climate is entering a new state, say the scientists behind a new pan-Arctic report. But implementing the Paris Climate Agreement in full could stave off some of the biggest changes post 2050.
New study reveals how climate change will overturn nature A new review shows just how climate change is expected to change the distribution of all animals on planet Earth, and impact on our own livelihoods. It is an all encompassing and thorough review, say scientists.
USA budget: Planned cuts to climate and satellite programs A new budget "blueprint" released in the USA seeks to cut funding to climate and satellite programs. The developments have scientists on both sides of the Atlantic concerned.
Scientists: Europe is committed to Earth monitoring programs, even if the USA is not Possible cuts to US climate and satellite programs have scientists on both sides of the Atlantic concerned. Europe is already talking a lead in the face of US uncertainty, but they should not be complacent, say scientists.
When will the large crack on this Antarctic ice shelf break away? Scientists are closely monitoring a large crack spreading on the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica. Follow our interactive guide to see how the crack has developed.
NASA project reveals vulnerability of Greenland glaciers A project to map Greenland’s coastal glaciers and fjords is under way and the initial results are in. New maps depict Greenland’s coast at an unprecedented level of detail.
Nordic project will solve a riddle of dramatic climate change Scientists in Denmark and Norway seek to reveal what caused rapid climate change events first discovered in the early Greenland ice cores.
Scientists solve old mysteries of bird migration routes A new study has mapped the migration routes of nightingales, cuckoos, and shrikes. It is a quantum leap in our understanding of bird migration, says scientist.
Sea level rise: How far and how fast? OPINION: A recent study of ocean temperature 125,000 years ago sparked headlines that up to nine metres sea level rise was on the horizon. But could this really happen? And if so, how quickly?
Climate change research was born in the Cold War The basic environmental research that underpins our understanding of the Earth’s climate today has a long history, in part shaped through war and a race to control the North.
Is a vital pattern of ocean circulation about to shut down? A new study indicates that current climate models overestimate the stability of a vital ocean circulation in the North Atlantic. A breakdown could mean a “chaotic” climate in the Nordics, say scientists.
Cycle like the Scandinavians for a healthier society Cycling to and from work can reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease. So do it like Denmark and get on your bike, say scientists.
Greenland seaweed helps combat ocean acidification Kelp forests around Greenland take up enough CO2 to locally offset ocean acidification and protect local shellfish, shows new research.
