A 3-D look at the 2015 El Niño El Niño is a recurring climate pattern characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. Two back-to-back 3-D visualizations track the changes in ocean temperatures and currents, respectively, throughout the life cycle
2017-05-26 00:00:00
New photocatalyst speeds up the conversion of carbon dioxide into chemical resources A new oxygen-deficient titanium dioxide prepared with Mg reduction method drastically improves the carbon dioxide conversion efficiency up to three times the efficiency of existing photocatalyst. It is expected to be applied for carbon dioxide resources a
2017-05-26 00:00:00
Losing sleep over climate change UC San Diego study of US data suggests a sleep-deprived planet by century's end. Researchers show that unusually warm nights can harm human sleep and that the poor and elderly are most affected. Rising temperatures will make sleep loss more severe.
2017-05-26 00:00:00
8 in 10 People Worldwide Fear 'Catastrophic' Climate Change: Poll <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Nadia Prupis, staff writer</div></div></div><d
2017-05-25 14:24:29
Changing climate could have devastating impact on forest carbon storage New research from a multi-university team of biologists shows what could be a startling drop in the amount of carbon stored in the Sierra Nevada mountains due to projected climate change and wildfire events.
2017-05-25 00:00:00
New approach predicts threats to rainforests A new study by scientists from the universities of Oxford, Montana, and the US Forest Service highlights novel approaches to tackling deforestation. The team focused their research on Borneo, an island that has lost a staggering 30 percent of its forest s
2017-05-25 00:00:00
Are wolverines in the Arctic in the climate change crosshairs? Will reductions in Arctic snow cover make tundra-dwelling wolverines more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought? That's a question scientists hope an innovative method described in a new study co-authored by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Soci
2017-05-24 00:00:00
Pope's encyclical boosted his credibility on climate change, especially among liberals The Pope's 2015 encyclical on climate change did not directly influence people's beliefs about the seriousness of climate change or its effect on the poor, a study in Cognition has found. The papal message did, however, indirectly influence people's belie
2017-05-23 00:00:00
Weather patterns' influence on frost timing The frost-free season in North America is approximately 10 days longer now than it was a century ago. In a new study, published today in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Utah and the US Geological Survey parse the factors contribu
2017-05-23 00:00:00
Conservative manifesto – Friends of the Earth reaction Conservative manifesto – Friends of the Earth reaction
Commenting on the content of the Conservative Party Manifesto launched today (18 May), Dave Timms, Friends of the Earth campaigner, said:
“The mantra of 'take back control' will ri
2017-05-18 15:00:30
Predators are real lowlifes By deploying green clay caterpillar models across six continents, researchers unmasked an important global pattern. Their discovery that predation is most intense near sea level in the tropics provides a foundation for understanding biological processes f
2017-05-18 00:00:00
GIS -- a powerful tool to be used with caution A recent study, published in Open Archaeology, provides a new perspective on the severe impacts of escalating climate change on the heritage resources of Canadian Arctic. Referring to the application of Geographic Information System analytical methods in
2017-05-18 00:00:00
Lib Dem manifesto: zero waste, clean air and climate action Lib Dem manifesto: zero waste, clean air and climate action
Commenting on the content of the Liberal Democrat Manifesto launched today (17 May), Dave Timms, Friends of the Earth campaigner, said:
“These are welcome and ambitious measures to end th
2017-05-17 14:30:00
Scientists begin to unlock secrets of deep ocean color from organic matter About half of atmospheric carbon dioxide is fixed by ocean's phytoplankton through a process called photosynthesis. A large portion of biologically fixed carbon is formed by picocyanobacteria at the sea surface and then transported to the deep ocean. But
2017-05-17 00:00:00
Researchers find conflicting effects of climate, vector behavior on spread of plant disease To better understand the effects of climate change on agroecosystems, researchers Daugherty, Zeilinger, and Almeida conducted one of the first transdisciplinary studies on the effects of temperature change, leafhopper vector behavior, and the spread of Pi
2017-05-16 00:00:00
Varied increases in extreme rainfall with global warming A new study by researchers from MIT and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich shows that the most extreme rain events in most regions of the world will increase in intensity by 3 to 15 percent, depending on region, for every degree Celsius t
2017-05-15 00:00:00
Heat on for Australia's Great Barrier Reef when global temperatures hit 1.5C Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science have modelled how extremes in precipitation, drought, extreme heat and ocean temperatures will change in Australia at global temperatures 1.5°C and 2°C above pre-industrial
2017-05-15 00:00:00
Invention produces cleaner water with less energy and no filter Researchers at Princeton University have found a way to clean particles from water by mixing in carbon dioxide. The gas changes the water's chemistry, which causes particles to move to one side of the water depending on their chemical charge. By taking ad
2017-05-15 00:00:00
Migratory birds bumped off schedule as climate change shifts spring New research shows climate change is altering the delicate seasonal clock that North American migratory songbirds rely on to successfully mate and raise healthy offspring, setting in motion a domino effect that could threaten the survival of many familiar
2017-05-15 00:00:00
Researchers create anticancer nanomaterials by simulating underwater volcanic conditions Researchers at Aalto University, Finland, have developed anticancer nanomaterials by simulating the volcano-induced dynamic chemistry of the deep ocean. The novel method enables making nanoclusters of zinc peroxide in an environmentally friendly manner, w
2017-05-12 00:00:00
Migratory seabird deaths linked to hurricanes Stronger and more frequent hurricanes may pose a new threat to the sooty tern, a species of migratory seabird found throughout the Caribbean and Mid-Atlantic, a new Duke-led study reveals. The study is the first to map the birds' annual migratory path and
2017-05-11 00:00:00
Can crab shells provide a 'green' solution to malaria? A non-toxic mixture of chitin-rich crab shell powder and nanosized silver particles could be an environmentally friendly way of curbing the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes, and malaria in particular. This is according to a series of experiments led
2017-05-11 00:00:00
Measuring the impact of a changing climate on threatened Yellowstone grizzly bears A new analysis of Yellowstone grizzly bear diets reveals that grizzlies in the region continue to feed upon the products of an endangered tree species currently declining at the hands of climate change. Such changes are forcing some bears to look for more
2017-05-11 00:00:00
Climate change could increase ER visits for allergy-related asthma More children could wind up in hospital emergency rooms suffering from allergy-induced asthma if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and cause longer oak pollen seasons, according to a new study.
2017-05-10 00:00:00
Shelf sediments reveal climate shifts through the eons Climate change around Antarctica can severely affect Australia's rainfall and even influence the distribution of wet and dry zones across southeast Asia, an international study has revealed.Chelsea Korpanty of The University of Queensland's School of Biol
2017-05-10 00:00:00
Assessment concludes urban forests in Chicago region face a warmer, wetter future A first-ever assessment of urban forest vulnerability to climate change in the Chicago region suggests that native tree species in a 7-million-acre area may decline while invasive species may thrive with shifts in habitat suitability.
2017-05-09 00:00:00
Right R&D investments are 'good bets' for both climate and economies, say researchers As the threats of climate change and economic instability loom large, public energy investment can seem like roll of the dice. Now, new research has analyzed scientific publications to identify the 'good bets' for governments committed to reducing greenho
2017-05-09 00:00:00
In measuring gas exchange between water and air, size matters A new study finds that the variability in gas exchange rates in small ponds increases with lake size -- an important finding since gas exchange variability is not well accounted for in global models of greenhouse gas emissions from inland waters.
2017-05-08 00:00:00
Paris 1.5°C target may be smashed by 2026 What appears to be a recent change to a positive phase of the Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation is likely to accelerate global warming, breaking through the agreed Paris target of 1.5°C by as early as 2026.
2017-05-08 00:00:00
New research could transform how we filter water A new process for water filtration using carbon dioxide consumes one thousand times less energy than conventional methods, scientific research published recently has shown.
2017-05-08 00:00:00
Scientists track porpoises to assess impact of offshore wind farms A new study is the first in a series to understand how marine mammals like porpoises, whales, and dolphins may be impacted by the construction of wind farms off the coast of Maryland. The new research offers insight into previously unknown habits of harbo
2017-05-05 00:00:00
Scientists reveal new and improved genome sequence of Daphnia pulex By understanding how they respond to toxic elements, scientists can look at how environmental changes caused by agriculture and road runoff or warming temperatures and climate change could impact populations in lakes, rivers and standing bodies of water.
2017-05-05 00:00:00
Warwick Research: Believe you can stop climate change and you will If we believe that we can personally help stop climate change with individual actions -- such as turning the thermostat down -- then we are more likely to make a difference, according to research from the University of Warwick.
2017-05-04 00:00:00
Climate change, tornadoes and mobile homes: A dangerous mix Tornadoes and mobile homes don't mix to begin with, but throw in the volatility of climate change and the potential for massive property damage and deaths is even higher in coming decades, indicates a new study by Michigan State University researchers.
2017-05-04 00:00:00
Policies to curb short-lived climate pollutants could yield major health benefits A commitment to reducing global emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane and black carbon could slow global warming while boosting public health and agricultural yields, aligning the Paris Climate Agreement with global sustainab
2017-05-04 00:00:00
Current climate change measurements mask trade-offs necessary for policy debates Scientists and policymakers use measurements like global warming potential to compare how varying greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, contribute to climate change. Yet, despite its widespread use, this measurement fails to provide an accura
2017-05-04 00:00:00
Study measures air pollution increase attributable to air conditioning A new University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows that the electricity production associated with air conditioning causes emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide to increase by hundreds to thousands of metric tons, or 3 to 4 percen
2017-05-03 00:00:00
NASA to measure greenhouse gases over the mid-Atlantic region in may In May, a team of Goddard scientists will begin measuring greenhouse gases over the Mid-Atlantic region -- an area chosen in part because it encompasses a range of vegetation, climate and soil types that would influence the exchange of carbon dioxide and
2017-05-02 00:00:00
Domino effect in pharmaceutical synthesis Chemists at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) headed by Prof. Dr. Svetlana B. Tsogoeva at the Chair of Organic Chemistry I have made research into pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis more efficient, more sustainable and mor
2017-05-02 00:00:00
Modern metabolic science yields better way to calculate indoor CO2 The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. But to do so, one needs a reliable way to calculate the concentration of carbon dioxide we produce indoors. Researchers at NIST and George Mason University have developed a n
2017-04-28 00:00:00
Ocean warming to cancel increased CO2-driven productivity University of Adelaide researchers have constructed a marine food web to show how climate change could affect our future fish supplies and marine biodiversity.
2017-04-27 00:00:00
Feeling the heat How has thermal comfort changed in recent decades over China against the background of the global warming? Scientists carried out an investigation over the Chinese mainland using the index of effective temperature (ET), which combines the effects of tempe
2017-04-27 00:00:00
Scientists examine impact of high-severity fires on conifer forests The ability of some Western conifer forests to recover after severe fire may become increasingly limited as the climate continues to warm, scientists from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and Harvard Forest found in a new study publis
2017-04-27 00:00:00
Winemakers lose billions of dollars every year due to natural disasters Every year, worldwide wine industry suffers losses of more than ten billion US dollars from damaged assets, production losses, and lost profits due to extreme weather events and natural disasters. A multidisciplinary European-Australian team of researcher
2017-04-27 00:00:00
Discovery in northern lakes may be key to understanding early life on Earth A team of researchers has discovered that many Canadian lakes can provide new insights into ancient oceans, and their findings could advance research about greenhouse gas emissions, harmful algal blooms, and early life forms.
2017-04-27 00:00:00
Ocean acidification could impair the nitrogen-fixing ability of marine bacteria While increased carbon dioxide levels theoretically boost the productivity of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the world's oceans, because of its 'fertilizing' effect, a new study reveals how increasingly acidic seawater featuring higher levels of this gas can
2017-04-27 00:00:00
Several EPA programs face possible elimination under Trump proposal The Trump administration's proposed plan for the US Environmental Protection Agency includes completely defunding several programs related to climate change, public health and pollution, according to an internal agency memo that was leaked to the media la
2017-04-26 00:00:00
Global warming accounts for tripling of extreme West African Sahel storms, study shows UK-based Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) has led an international team of scientists who reveal global warming is responsible for a tripling in the frequency of extreme West African Sahel storms observed in just the last 35 years.Professor Christ
2017-04-26 00:00:00
Scientist invents way to trigger artificial photosynthesis to clean air A chemistry professor in Florida has just found a way to trigger the process of photosynthesis in a synthetic material, turning greenhouse gases into clean air and producing energy all at the same time. The process has great potential for creating a techn
2017-04-25 00:00:00
Predicting the movement and impacts of microplastic pollution Microplastics, which are particles measuring less than 5 mm, are of increasing concern. They not only become more relevant as other plastic marine litter breaks down into tiny particles, they also interact with species in a range of marine habitats. A stu
2017-04-25 00:00:00
Save the Data: Is EPA Citizen-Science Portal in Danger Under Trump? <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Deirdre Fulton, staff writer</div></div></div><
2017-04-24 14:44:59
Climate change predicted to increase Nile flow variability The unpredictable annual flow of the Nile River is legendary, as evidenced by the story of Joseph and the Pharaoh, whose dream foretold seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine in a land whose agriculture was, and still is, utterly depen
2017-04-24 00:00:00
Climate change clues revealed by ice sheet collapse The rapid decline of ancient ice sheets could help scientists predict the impact of modern-day climate and sea-level change, according to research by the universities of Stirling in Scotland and Tromsø in Norway.
2017-04-24 00:00:00
Interdisciplinary studies reveal relationship between solar activity and climate change A Chinese Program examined the impacts of astronomy and earth motion factors on climate change. Solar impacts on earth's climate are most sensitive in polar and tropical Pacific regions and the monsoon activity plays a crucial role in the propagation of s
2017-04-24 00:00:00
Application of statistical method shows promise mitigating climate change effects on pine Confronting evidence that the global climate is changing rapidly relative to historical trends, researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new statistical model that, when applied to the loblolly pine tree populations in the southeast
2017-04-20 00:00:00
New research unlocks forests' potential in climate change mitigation For the first time, scientists have created a global map measuring the cooling effect forests generate by regulating the exchange of water and energy between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere. The information offers a valuable new tool in efforts to
2017-04-20 00:00:00
In new paper, scientists explain climate change using before/after photographic evidence A group of scientists offers photographic proof of climate change using images of retreating glaciers in a new paper, 'Savor the Cryosphere,' appearing in GSA Today, a peer-reviewed publication of the Geological Society of America. Along with Gregory Bake
2017-04-19 00:00:00
Universities release results on nitrogen footprints Researchers have developed a large-scale method for calculating the nitrogen footprint of a university in the pursuit of reducing nitrogen pollution, which is linked to a cascade of negative impacts on the environment and human health, such as biodiversit
2017-04-19 00:00:00
Can barnacle geese predict the climate? The breeding grounds of Arctic migratory birds such as the barnacle goose are changing rapidly due to accelerated warming in the polar regions. They won't be able to keep up with this climate change unless they can somehow anticipate it. A research team f
2017-04-18 00:00:00
UNH helps lead the way for campuses to measure their nitrogen footprints Sustainability leadership efforts at the University of New Hampshire have contributed to a groundbreaking initiative to measure and reduce the nitrogen footprint left behind by campus activities like food waste and energy consumption. The new research is
2017-04-18 00:00:00
Study on impact of climate change on snowpack loss in Western US An international team of scientists, including one from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has found that up to 20 percent loss in the annual maximum amount of water contained in the Western United States' mountain snowpack in the last three decades
2017-04-18 00:00:00
Climate change and risk to fossil fuel industry: Sustainability train has left the station Two seminal articles by energy experts in the latest issue of MRS Energy and Sustainability (MRS E&S) examine the climate-related risks facing the fossil fuel industry and conclude that the sustainability train has already well and truly left the stat
2017-04-18 00:00:00
Arctic river ice deposits rapidly disappearing Climate change is causing thick ice deposits that form along Arctic rivers to melt nearly a month earlier than they did 15 years ago, a new study finds.
2017-04-18 00:00:00
Cover crops may be used to mitigate and adapt to climate change Cover crops long have been touted for their ability to reduce erosion, fix atmospheric nitrogen, reduce nitrogen leaching and improve soil health, but they also may play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change on agriculture.
2017-04-17 00:00:00
Banned industrial solvent sheds new light on methane mystery Since 2007, scientists have been searching to find the cause of a sudden and unexpected global rise in atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, following almost a decade in which concentrations had stayed relatively constant.
2017-04-17 00:00:00
Easter survey reveals the need for faster action on peat-free gardening Easter survey reveals the need for faster action on peat-free gardening
As the nation’s gardeners prepare for spring, a new survey reveals a lack of real choice for consumers looking for peat-free composts at garden centres and other outlets. It high
2017-04-13 09:45:30
Methane seeps in the Canadian high Arctic Cretaceous climate warming led to a significant methane release from the seafloor, indicating potential for similar destabilization of gas hydrates under modern global warming. A field campaign on the remote Ellef Ringnes Island, Canadian High Arctic, dis
2017-04-13 00:00:00
New study emphasizes the relative scarcity of lake water What is the volume of water in lakes on Earth? Using a mathematical analysis, researcher David Seekell, at Umeå University, and his American collaborators now suggest that the mean depth of lakes is 30 percent lower than previously estimated. Shallow
2017-04-13 00:00:00
Next 10 years critical for achieving climate change goals In order to have a good chance of meeting the limits set by the Paris Agreement, it will be necessary to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions while preserving carbon sinks, with net emissions peaking in the next 10 years, according to a new study.
2017-04-13 00:00:00
New night lights maps open up possible real-time applications New global maps of Earth at night provide the clearest-ever composite view of the patterns of human settlement across our planet. The NASA team is also now automating nighttime imagery processing to make the data available within hours of acquisition -- p
2017-04-12 00:00:00
Researchers find mushrooms may hold clues to effect of carbon dioxide on lawns Since the Industrial Revolution, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has rapidly increased. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire set out to determine how rising carbon dioxide concentrations and different climates may alter vegetation
2017-04-12 00:00:00
All in one against CO2 A 'self-heating' boron catalyst that makes particularly efficient use of sunlight to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) serves as a light harvester, photothermal converter, hydrogen generator, and catalyst in one. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, researchers in
2017-04-11 00:00:00
Assessing the impact of climate risks on the financial system Climate change brings new risks for financial investments, in particular for pension funds. An international research team coordinated by the University of Zurich has developed a 'climate stress-test' for financial institutions. Results suggest that while
2017-04-11 00:00:00
US Blocks G7 Climate Statement As White House Waffles on Paris Deal <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Nadia Prupis, staff writer</div></div></div><d
2017-04-10 17:22:10
US Blocks G7 Climate Statement As White House Waffles on Paris Deal <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Nadia Prupis, staff writer</div></div></div><d
2017-04-10 17:22:10
Food webs entangle humans in complex relationships with animals, crops and the environment Reconstructed food webs from the Ancestral Puebloan southwestern United States show the complexity and interconnectedness of humans, other animals, crops and the environment, in an area of uncertain climate and resources, according to researchers, who thi
2017-04-10 00:00:00
Weather-forecast tool adapted to evaluate brain health of oxygen-deprived newborns UT Southwestern Medical Center pediatric researchers have harnessed an analytical tool used to predict the weather to evaluate the effectiveness of therapies to reduce brain injury in newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation during birth.
2017-04-10 00:00:00
Huge permafrost thaw can be limited by ambitious climate targets New study suggests that nearly 4 million square kilometres of frozen soil -- an area larger than India -- could be lost for every additional degree of global warming experienced.
2017-04-10 00:00:00
Scientists uncover isotopic fingerprint of N2O emissions from Arctic tundra A new study from the University of Eastern Finland presents, for the first time, the isotopic fingerprint of nitrous oxide produced by Arctic soils. The finding opens new avenues for predicting future trends in atmospheric nitrous oxide as well as in iden
2017-04-07 00:00:00
Cutting Off 'Fly-Over' States, Trump to Axe Amtrak for 220 Cities <div class="field field--name-field-hp-author field--type-text field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Lauren McCauley, staff writer</div></div></div>&l
2017-04-06 16:51:43
Tibet sediments reveal climate patterns from late Miocene, 6 million years ago Researchers at the University of Rochester surveyed sediment samples from the northern Tibetan Plateau's Qaidam Basin and constructed paleoclimate cycle records from the late Miocene epoch of Earth's history, which lasted from approximately 11 to 5.3 mill
2017-04-06 00:00:00
When peaceful coexistence suddenly turns into competition Biologists agree that climate change reduces biological diversity. The specific processes that ultimately cause species to go extinct have, however, been little studied so far. Scientists at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) a
2017-04-06 00:00:00
When old growth beats old school A fifteen-year study in Vermont shows that imitating old-growth forests enhances carbon storage in managed forestland far better than conventional forestry techniques. The new approach holds promise for landowners aiming to profit in carbon markets or con
2017-04-06 00:00:00
Potentially explosive methane gas mobile in groundwater, poses safety risk: U of G study Potentially explosive methane gas leaking from energy wells may travel extensively through groundwater and pose a safety risk, according to a new study by University of Guelph researchers. It will also escape into the atmosphere as a powerful greenhouse g
2017-04-05 00:00:00
Performance of the RegCM4 regional climate model over China The RegCM series of models are widely used throughout the world and in China. Applications range from paleo and present-day climate simulation, to mechanistic analyses, studies of atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, and climate change projections. Recentl
2017-04-05 00:00:00
Plants have been helping to offset climate change, but now it's up to us Plants are currently removing more CO2 from the air than they did 200 years ago, according to new work from Carnegie's Joe Berry and led by J. Elliott Campbell of UC Merced. The team's findings, which are published in Nature, affirm estimates used in mode
2017-04-05 00:00:00
Paintings, sunspots and frost fairs: Rethinking the Little Ice Age The whole concept of the 'Little Ice Age' is 'misleading,' as the changes were small-scale, seasonal and insignificant compared with present-day global warming, a group of solar and climate scientists argue. The new work, led by Prof Mike Lockwood of the
2017-04-04 00:00:00
A step forward to making crops drought tolerant QUT researchers are part of an international consortium of researchers whose work hopes to future-proof crops against the impacts of global climate change. The researchers have sequenced the genome of the 'resurrection plant' Xerophyta viscosa, revealing
2017-04-04 00:00:00
Researchers offer novel method for calculating the benefits of renewable energy Researchers from the Higher School of Economics (HSE) have developed a novel system for assessing the potential of renewable energy resources. This method can help to assess the future exploitable technical potential of wind and solar PV energy, as well a
2017-04-04 00:00:00
Future CO2 and climate warming potentially unprecedented in 420 million years New research led by the University of Southampton suggests that, over the next 100 to 200 years, carbon dioxide concentrations in the Earth's atmosphere will head towards values not seen since the Triassic period, 200 million years ago. Furthermore, by th
2017-04-04 00:00:00
The Lancet Planetary Health: Food, climate, greenhouse gas emissions and health Increasing temperatures, water scarcity, availability of agricultural land, biodiversity loss and climate change threaten to reverse health gains seen over the last century. Improved understanding of the links between health and environmental change, and
2017-04-04 00:00:00
From fish to forests, conflicts to coffee: Humans affected by species on the move A new international study led by scientists from IMAS and the University of Tasmania's Centre for Marine Socioecology has highlighted how humans are being affected by climate-driven changes in the distribution of land, marine and freshwater species around
2017-04-03 00:00:00
MIPT's researchers come up with clean technology to make low molecular weight chitosan Researchers at MIPT have developed a new technique for obtaining low molecular weight water-soluble chitin and chitosan. The proposed method relies on chitin and chitosan degradation by electron-beam plasma in a special plasmachemical reactor, which was d
2017-04-03 00:00:00
Climate seesaw at the end of the last glacial phase A change in precipitation at one location may be caused by changes on the other side of the planet. An international team with the participation of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences now investigated Japanese lake sediments to decipher the in
2017-03-31 00:00:00
Great Repeal Bill isn't enough to protect our environment Great Repeal Bill isn't enough to protect our environment
With the environment left out of the UK’s Article 50 letter, it’s vital that the Great Repeal Bill brings over not just the laws, but the principles, which protect ou
2017-03-30 14:00:45
Methane emissions from trees A new study from the University of Delaware is one of the first in the world to show that tree trunks in upland forests actually emit methane rather than store it, representing a new, previously unaccounted source of this powerful greenhouse gas.
2017-03-30 00:00:00
Glacier photos illustrate climate change Boulder, Colorado, USA: Climate is changing -- there should be zero doubt about this circa 2017. The outstanding issue for the geoscience community has been how we best portray to this to the public. In their GSA Today article posted online on 30 March 20
2017-03-30 00:00:00
Tackling resilience: Finding order in chaos to help buffer against climate change A new paper by the University of Washington and NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center aims to provide clarity among scientists, resource managers and planners on what ecological resilience means and how it can be achieved.
2017-03-29 00:00:00
Making cows more environmentally friendly Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Frankfurt have published a paper revealing an important discovery surrounding plants used to feed livestock.
2017-03-29 00:00:00
As sea level rises, much of Honolulu and Waikiki vulnerable to groundwater inundation New research from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa reveals a large part of the heavily urbanized area of Honolulu and Waikiki, Hawai'i is at risk of groundwater inundation--flooding that occurs as groundwater is lifted above the ground surface
2017-03-28 00:00:00
ACP decries devastating impact of climate change order President Trump's executive order on climate change will have a devastating impact on public health, said the American College of Physicians (ACP) today.
2017-03-28 00:00:00
Can intergenerational cooperation defeat climate change? Older adults are powerful allies in addressing climate change, according to 'Gray and Green Together: Climate Change in an Aging World,' the latest edition of Public Policy & Aging Report (PP&AR) from The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
2017-03-28 00:00:00
It's not too late to conserve water resources in rapidly urbanizing areas As climate change and population pressure intensify in suburbia, a new study by watershed scientist Timothy Randhir at UMass Amherst suggests that threats such as water shortages and poor quality can be met if managers begin to act now. 'A lot of studies
2017-03-28 00:00:00
Forests fight global warming in ways more important than previously understood Trees impact climate by regulating the exchange of water and energy between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere, an important influence that should be considered as policymakers contemplate efforts to conserve forested land, said the authors of an inte
2017-03-28 00:00:00
Mustard seeds without mustard flavor: New robust oilseed crop can resist global warming University of Copenhagen and the global player Bayer CropScience have successfully developed a new oilseed crop that is much more resistant to heat, drought and diseases than oilseed rape. The breakthrough is so big that it will feature as cover story of
2017-03-28 00:00:00
Farming becoming riskier under climate change Climate change is predicted to impact agriculture, but a new study puts these changes in terms that are directly applicable to farmers. For Illinois, the corn planting window will be split in two to avoid wet conditions in April and May. Each planting wi
2017-03-27 00:00:00
