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Extreme weather: Researchers at University of Graz study causes of heavy rain

Researchers at the University of Graz are investigating how warm Mediterranean temperatures influence the intensity of heavy rain in Austria. Their research helps to better understand the dynamics of extreme Mediterranean weather conditions.

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Hunga eruption changes the atmosphere: researchers show effects

Less than a week ago, lava began to bubble up from the earth again in Iceland. In Sicily, Mount Etna does not come to rest. The eruption of a volcano can have massive consequences for a region. But its breath can also reach far beyond. During the eruption of Hunga in January 2022, the largest volcanic event of the 21st century to date, an unprecedented amount of water vapour was released into the upper atmosphere. Researchers from the Wegener Center at the University of Graz, in collaboration with colleagues from the USA, have investigated the changes in these high layers of air. They found an exceptional cooling of the stratosphere. This has far-reaching effects on the atmosphere and the climate. The study has recently been published in Communications Earth & Environment.

Extreme heat affects child mortality in Africa

It is a sustainable development goal of the United Nations to reduce child mortality to 25 deaths per 1000 livebirths in children younger than five years by 2030. The mortality rate is influenced by various factors. The role played by malnutrition and diseases such as HIV or malaria is well known. However, little is known about the connection with very high temperatures. An international study involving the University of Graz now shows that the influence of extreme heat on the risk of death in children under the age of five in Africa varies depending on age group, climate region and season. Each country must therefore take its own preventive measures tailored to the respective conditions and target groups.

Greenhouse gas emissions decline in Austria: researchers reveal causes

Good news: greenhouse gas emissions in Austria fell by 6.4 percent in 2023, as announced by the Federal Ministry for Climate Action and the Environment Agency at a press conference today. Researchers at the University of Graz have analysed the causes for this reduction. The main reasons are changes in production processes and the behaviour of the population. They resulted in a 5.6 percent drop in emissions. A further drop of 0.8 percent was due to lower economic activity and the warm winter.

Wissens-Export nach Südostasien: Know-how zum Klimawandel für Thailand und Vietnam

„Giftiger Smog in Bangkok“ – Die gesundheitsgefährdende Luftverschmutzung in der thailändischen Hauptstadt sorgte zuletzt im Februar für Schlagzeilen. Ein großes EU-Bildungsprojekt der Universität Graz will „Green-Edu-Seeds“ pflanzen und insbesondere Studierende in Südostasien dabei unterstützen, grünes Know-how aufzubauen. Mit dem Ziel, die Emissionen vor allem in Landwirtschaft und Tourismus reduzieren.

Economic impact: Federal Economic Chamber honors four students from the University of Graz

The Styrian Economic Chamber supports 22 business-related Master's theses, four of them at the University of Graz.

Climate change and biodiversity: Gesäuse National Park becomes an open-air laboratory

The University of Graz and the Gesäuse National Park enter into a co-operation and create a unique open-air laboratory. Water sources, forests and insects provide important data. Researchers analyse this data and gain valuable insights for the future under new climatic conditions.

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