'Plugging in' to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics Bioplastics -- biodegradable plastics made from biological substances rather than petroleum -- can be created in a more economical and environmentally friendly way from the byproducts of corn stubble, grasses and mesquite agricultural production, accordin
2021-06-30 00:00:00
Fairer finance could speed up net zero for Africa by a decade Levelling up access to finance so that poorer countries can afford the funds needed to switch to renewable energy could see regions like Africa reaching net zero emissions a decade earlier, according to a study led by UCL researchers. Access to finance (c
2021-06-30 00:00:00
Floods may be nearly as important as droughts for future carbon accounting In a 34-year global analysis, researchers found that photosynthesis -- an important process for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in soil -- was controlled by extreme wet events nearly as often as droughts in certain locations.
2021-06-30 00:00:00
Fecal records show Maya population affected by climate change A McGill-led study has shown that the size of the Maya population in the lowland city of Itzan (in present-day Guatemala) varied over time in response to climate change. The findings, published recently in Quaternary Science Reviews, show that both drough
2021-06-30 00:00:00
NIST laser 'comb' systems now measure all primary greenhouse gases in the air Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have upgraded their laser frequency-comb instrument to simultaneously measure three airborne greenhouse gases -- nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and water vapor -- plus the major air p
2021-06-30 00:00:00
Slowing the sugar rush to yield better grapes One of the many challenges for grape growers posed by climate change is the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development.
2021-06-30 00:00:00
A 50% rise in the level of CO2 could reduce rainfall in the Amazon more than deforestation Simulations run by Brazilian scientists on a supercomputer at the National Space Research Institute (INPE) show that the direct impact of rising levels of carbon dioxide over the Amazon rainforest would be a reduction in rainfall equivalent to or even gre
2021-06-29 00:00:00
New insight into photosynthesis could help grow more resilient plants A Washington State University-led research team has created a computer model to understand how plants make adjustments to store energy made through photosynthesis. Understanding these adjustments could help develop new plants that can withstand rising tem
2021-06-28 00:00:00
Old oil fields may be less prone to induced earthquakes Subsurface carbon sequestration--storing carbon in rocks deep underground--offers a partial solution for removing carbon from the atmosphere. Used alongside emissions reductions, geologic carbon sequestration could help mitigate anthropogenic climate chan
2021-06-28 00:00:00
How to build a better wind farm Location, location, location--when it comes to the placement of wind turbines, the old real estate adage applies, according to new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Carnegie's Enrico Antonini and Ken Caldeira.
2021-06-28 00:00:00
DNA data and modelling reveal potential spread of invasive species Scientists at the University of Southampton have found that a marine invasive species - a sea squirt that lives on rocky shores - could spread along 3,500 kilometres of South American coastline if climate change or human activities alter sea conditions.
2021-06-28 00:00:00
Emissions cause delay in rainfall Rising greenhouse gases and declining aerosols have triggered an approximate four-day delay in rainfall over tropical land and the Sahel.
2021-06-25 00:00:00
UC San Diego scientists develop the first CRISPR/Cas9-based gene drive in plants Researchers have created the first CRISPR-Cas9-based gene drive designed for plants. The new technology, which allows scientists to cut and copy key genetic elements, helps scientists breed plants that defend against crop diseases and withstand the impact
2021-06-25 00:00:00
Artificial intelligence breakthrough gives longer advance warning of ozone issues Ozone levels in the earth's troposphere (the lowest level of our atmosphere) can now be forecasted with accuracy up to two weeks in advance, a remarkable improvement over current systems that can accurately predict ozone levels only three days ahead. The
2021-06-24 00:00:00
Vegetation growth in Northern Hemisphere stunted by water constraints in warming climate A first-of-its-kind study of vegetation growth in the Northern Hemisphere over the past 30 years has found that vegetation is becoming increasingly water-limited as global temperatures increase, which has the potential to reduce plants' ability to absorb
2021-06-24 00:00:00
Cyclone study improves climate projections Migrating storms and local weather systems known as cyclones and anticyclones were thought to contribute to behaviors and properties of our global weather system. However, the means to probe cyclones and anticyclones were limited. For the first time, rese
2021-06-24 00:00:00
Use of additional Metop-C and Fengyun-3 C/D data improves regional weather forecasts Passive microwave (PMW) radiance observations from polar orbiting satellites are critical to input into both global and regional weather prediction models. Scientists are working toward solutions to use PMW radiance observations more effectively.
2021-06-23 00:00:00
Advancing research on environmentally friendly, hydrogen-enriched fuel As you drive down the highway, you may notice an increasing number of hybrid and electric vehicles. Alternative energy automobiles are on the rise contributing to the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. As we move together down this road, researcher
2021-06-22 00:00:00
Asymmetry in CO2 emissions and removals could skew climate targets: SFU research "CO2 emissions are more effective at raising atmospheric CO2 concentration than CO2 removals are at lowering it," says Kirsten Zickfeld, a distinguished professor of climate science in SFU's Department of Geography and lead author of a new paper
2021-06-22 00:00:00
What Facebook can tell us about dietary choices Lifestyle changes for demand-side climate change mitigation is gaining more and more importance and attention. A new IIASA-led study set out to understand the full potential of behavior change and what drives such changes in people's choices across the wo
2021-06-22 00:00:00
A bright future: Using visible light to decompose CO2 with high efficiency To tackle the challenge of global warming, scientists have been looking into green and sustainable methods of breaking down carbon dioxide in emissions and in the atmosphere. Now, a group of researchers from Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, have dev
2021-06-21 00:00:00
Ramanome Database can help mining microalgal cell factories for reducing carbon emissions Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology have developed a way to rapidly determine exactly which microalgae -- out of the millions of variations -- can most readily convert carbon dioxide into valuable compounds that c
2021-06-21 00:00:00
Projections of US high-tide flooding show rapid increases and extreme months In the mid-2030s, multiple United States coastal regions may see rapid increases in the number of high-tide flooding (HTF) days, according to a study led by the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and published today in Nature Climate Change. The comb
2021-06-21 00:00:00
Animals' ability to adapt their habitats key to survival amid climate change A research group of scientists from North America, Europe and Africa concluded that animals' ability to respond to climate change likely depends on how well they modify their habitats, such as nests and burrows.
2021-06-18 00:00:00
Greenhouse gas data deep dive reaches new level of 'reasonable and true' For the most accurate accounting of a product's environmental impact, scientists look at the product's entire life cycle, from cradle to grave. It's a grand calculation known as a life cycle assessment (LCA), and greenhouse gas emissions are a key compone
2021-06-18 00:00:00
Managed retreat: A must in the war against climate change Climate change will shape the future of coastal communities, with flood walls, elevated structures and possibly even floating cities used to combat sea level rise. New research has found that managed retreat -- moving buildings, homes or communities off o
2021-06-17 00:00:00
New analysis discusses role of managed retreat as a climate change response MIAMI--In a new analysis on managed retreat--the climate adaptation response of moving people and property out of harm's way--researchers explore what it would take for managed retreat to be supportive of people and their priorities. A key starting point
2021-06-17 00:00:00
Quaise Inc. drilling technology could allow geothermal to power the world Geothermal energy systems have the potential to power the world and become the leading technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions if we can drill down far enough into the Earth to access the conditions necessary for economic viability and release th
2021-06-17 00:00:00
Sulfur enhances carbon storage in the Black Sea The depths of the Black Sea store comparatively large amounts of organic carbon. A research team led by scientists from the University of Oldenburg, Germany, has now presented a new hypothesis as to why organic compounds accumulate in this semi-enclosed s
2021-06-17 00:00:00
RNE and Leopoldina call for swift action -- lay the foundations for climate neutrality now The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) have published a joint position paper presenting paths to climate neutrality by 2050. In it, the Leopoldina and the RNE highlight options for actio
2021-06-17 00:00:00
Algorithm reveals the mysterious foraging habits of narwhals An algorithm can predict when narwhals hunt - a task once nearly impossible to gain insight into. Mathematicians and computer scientists at the University of Copenhagen, together with marine biologists in Greenland, have made progress in gathering knowled
2021-06-16 00:00:00
Human-driven climate change only half the picture for krill New research about the fate of krill--one of the most abundant species on Earth--during this century has important implications for not only the Antarctic food web, but for the largest commercial fishery in the Southern Ocean.
2021-06-15 00:00:00
Untapped rice varieties could sustain crop supplies in face of climate change Local rice varieties in Vietnam could be used to help breed improved crops with higher resilience to climate change, according to a new study published in Rice. Earlham Institute researchers are part of an international collaboration with genebanks and ri
2021-06-15 00:00:00
Climate change leads to unprecedented Rocky Mountain wildfires Researchers used charcoal found in lake sediment records to assemble the fire history across the Rocky Mountains. They discovered that, since 2000, wildfires are burning nearly twice as much area, on average, compared to the last 2,000 years.
2021-06-14 00:00:00
Experiments simulate possible impact of climate change on crabs Fewer Atlantic mangrove fiddler crab embryos survived in a warmer, more acid environment mimicking conditions forecast for the end of this century. Given the important ecological role of this invertebrate in mangroves, the researchers warn of a potential
2021-06-14 00:00:00
Scientists expose the cold heart of landfalling hurricanes Fearsome and powerful, hurricanes can wreak massive destruction when they hit land. But while most hurricanes then weaken, others can strengthen again into extratropical cyclones and caused further damage inland. Now, researchers at the Okinawa Institute
2021-06-14 00:00:00
Butterflies and moths have difficulty adjusting to a rapidly changing climate Climate change exerts great pressure for change on species and biodiversity. A recent study conducted by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Environment Institute indicates that the few moth and butterfly species (Lepidoptera) capable of adjusting
2021-06-10 00:00:00
Improved climate resilience through better seasonal forecasts Lack of water, floods, or crop losses: As a result of climate change, pronounced periods of drought and rainfall are causing human suffering and major economic damage. Precise seasonal forecasts can help to mitigate these consequences. A research team fro
2021-06-10 00:00:00
Study of harvey flooding aids in quantifying climate change Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Fathom Bristol used a hydraulic model to consider the degree to which human-caused climate change may have affected flooding in Houston in 2017 during Hurricane Harvey. Resources at the National E
2021-06-10 00:00:00
Corals' natural 'sunscreen' may help them weather climate change Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists are one step closer to understanding why some corals can weather climate change better than others, and the secret could be in a specific protein that produces a natural sunscreen.
2021-06-09 00:00:00
Food systems offer huge opportunities to cut emissions, study finds A new global analysis says that greenhouse-gas emissions from food systems have long been systematically underestimated--and points to major opportunities to cut them. The authors estimate that activities connected to food production and consumption produ
2021-06-08 00:00:00
Tree diversity may save the forest: Advocating for biodiversity to mitigate climate change When it comes to climate change, policymakers may fail to see the trees for the forest. Turns out that the trees may be the answer after all, according to a study published by authors from more than seven countries on June 3 in Nature Climate Change.
2021-06-08 00:00:00
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2021-06-07 16:28:05
ALPALGA: The search for mountain snow microalgae The life of the microscopic algae that inhabit snow at high elevations is still relatively unknown. Researchers from the CNRS, CEA, Météo-France, INRAE and the l'Université Grenoble Alpes have therefore created the ALPALGA consortium to stu
2021-06-07 00:00:00
Climate change a bigger threat to landscape biodiversity than emerald ash borer Despite the devastating impact the emerald ashborer beetle has had on forests in the eastern and midwestern parts of the U.S., climate change will have a much larger and widespread impact on these landscapes through the end of the century, according to re
2021-06-07 00:00:00
African great apes to suffer massive range loss in next 30 years A new study published in the journal Diversity and Distributions predicts massive range declines of Africa's great apes -- gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos -- due to the impacts of climate change, land-use changes and human population growth.
2021-06-07 00:00:00
Puerto Rico is prone to more flooding than the island is prepared to handle Puerto Rico is not ready for another hurricane season, let alone the effects of climate change, according to a new study that shows the island's outstanding capacity to produce record-breaking floods and trigger a large number of landslides.
2021-06-07 00:00:00
'Asian American': A rallying cry that united Asians in the 1960s but is it still relevant? The recent attacks against Asian Americans, have put Asians in the U.S. in the spotlight. A new Dartmouth study explores who Asian Americans are today and the range of identities this category encompasses. Based on 2016 pre-election survey data, the study
2021-06-07 00:00:00
Climate change increases extreme rainfall and the chance of floods An international research team have concluded that increases in extreme rainfall and associated flooding are projected to continue as global temperatures continue to rise. Efforts to limit warming to +1.5C will help limit changes in extreme rainfall, thou
2021-06-06 00:00:00
Plant competition during climate change Freiburg researchers show how extreme drought and plant invasion impact ecosystems in the Mediterranean region
2021-06-04 00:00:00
Corals tell Arabian Sea story of global warming Coral insights into 1,000 years of seasonal changes in the Arabian Sea warn of significant impacts caused by global warming.
2021-06-04 00:00:00
Which way does the solar wind blow? High performance computers are central to the quest to understand the sun's behavior and its role in space weather events. With funding from NSF and NASA, scientists are using the Frontera supercomputer to improve the state-of-the-art in space weather for
2021-06-03 00:00:00
Are wind farms slowing each other down? Many countries promote the expansion of wind farms. However, if these offshore wind farms are set up close to each other, wind energy and hence electricity yield is reduced. A study by the Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon, which has now been published in the jour
2021-06-03 00:00:00
Tipping elements can destabilize each other, leading to climate domino effects Under global warming, tipping elements in the Earth system can destabilize each other and eventually lead to climate domino effects. The ice sheets on Greenland and West Antarctica are potential starting points for tipping cascades, a novel network analys
2021-06-03 00:00:00
Extreme rainfall: More accurate predictions in a changing climate High resolution climate models can improve predictions of extreme rainfall events. An international study involving CMCC scientists presents the first multi-model ensemble of high-resolution regional climate models and offers a promising prospect for stud
2021-06-03 00:00:00
Five million years of climate change preserved in one place An international team of researchers, led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, has now succeeded in reconstructing changes in rainfall in Central Asia over the past five million years. The information preserved within the sedimenta
2021-06-03 00:00:00
Major advance in fabrication of low-cost solar cells also locks up greenhouse gases A team at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering has advanced a critical step in fabrication of Perovskite solar cells: p-type doping of organic hole-transporting materials within the cells. The research, "CO2 doping of organic interlayers for perovski
2021-06-02 00:00:00
Plastic waste in the sea mainly drifts near the coast A study conducted at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Bern provides new insights into the pollution of the world's oceans with plastic waste. The modelling shows that most of the plastic does not end up in the open ocea
2021-06-02 00:00:00
The feasibility of transformation pathways for achieving the Paris Climate Agreement What drives the feasibility of climate scenarios commonly reviewed by organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)? And can they actually be achieved in practice? A new systematic framework can help understand what to improve in
2021-06-02 00:00:00
Less aviation during the global lockdown had a positive impact on the climate High levels of aviation drive global warming, not only through greenhouse gas emissions, but also through additional clouds. This is the conclusion reached by scientists at Leipzig University, Imperial College London and the Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace
2021-06-02 00:00:00
Greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs higher than previously expected A new study in Global Biogeochemical Cycles shows per-area greenhouse gas emissions from the world's water reservoirs are around 29% higher than suggested by previous studies, but that practical measures could be taken to help reduce that impact.
2021-06-01 00:00:00
Scientists demonstrate a better, more eco-friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is used to disinfect minor cuts at home and for oxidative reactions in industrial manufacturing. The pandemic has further fueled demand for its antiseptic properties, but H2O2 is actually difficult and expensive to manufacture at
2021-06-01 00:00:00
Solar energy-driven sustainable process for synthesis of ethylene glycol from methanol Direct photocatalytic coupling of methanol to ethylene glycol (EG) is highly attractive. The first metal oxide photocatalyst, tantalum-based semiconductor, is reported for preferential activation of C-H bond within methanol to form hydroxymethyl radical (
2021-06-01 00:00:00
Newly discovered African 'climate seesaw' drove human evolution A scientific consortium led by Dr Stefanie Kaboth-Bahr of the University of Potsdam has found that ancient El Niño-like weather patterns were the primary drivers of environmental change in sub-Saharan Africa over the last 620 thousand years - the cri
2021-05-31 00:00:00
Extreme CO2 greenhouse effect heated up the young Earth Although sun radiation was relatively low, the temperature on the young Earth was warm. An international team of geoscientists has found important clues that high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere were responsible for these high temperatures. It
2021-05-31 00:00:00
Climate change-resistant corals could provide lifeline to battered reefs Corals that withstood a severe bleaching event and were transplanted to a different reef maintained their resilient qualities, according to a new study led by Katie Barott of the University of Pennsylvania.
2021-05-28 00:00:00
Climate change makes West Nile virus outbreaks 'plausible' in UK Climate change will make outbreaks of West Nile virus more likely in the UK within the next 20-30 years, a new study has found. A new scientific model shows the risk of the mosquito-borne pathogen spreading to the country will increase as temperatures ris
2021-05-28 00:00:00
Lessening the cost of strategies to reach the Paris Agreement A team of researchers offer new insight on conversion factors of greenhouse gases into their CO2 equivalent. The publication in Science Advances puts forward the economic benefits of reassessing periodically conversion factors according to scenarios of gl
2021-05-28 00:00:00
Banning the sale of fossil-fuel cars benefits the climate when replaced by electric cars If a ban were introduced on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a great reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. That is the finding of new research from Chalmers University of Technology, Swe
2021-05-27 00:00:00
Climate skeptics not easily persuaded by available evidence, now or later Climate skeptics who aren't persuaded by the existing evidence from climate change are unlikely to change their minds for many years, according to a newly published quantitative study by a University of Oregon environmental economist, The central question
2021-05-27 00:00:00
Some forams could thrive with climate change, metabolism study finds With the expansion of oxygen-depleted waters in the oceans due to climate change, some species of foraminifera (forams, a type of protist or single-celled eukaryote) that thrive in those conditions could be big winners, biologically speaking.
2021-05-27 00:00:00
People prefer 'natural' strategies to reduce atmospheric carbon A cross-disciplinary collaboration led by Jonathon Schuldt, associate professor of communication at Cornell University, found that a majority of the U.S. public is supportive of soil carbon storage as a climate change mitigation strategy, particularly whe
2021-05-26 00:00:00
Widespread coral-algae symbioses endured historical climate changes One of the most important and widespread reef-building corals, known as cauliflower coral, exhibits strong partnerships with certain species of symbiotic algae, and these relationships have persisted through periods of intense climate fluctuations over th
2021-05-26 00:00:00
No good decisions without good data: Climate, policymaking, the critical role of science How can the research community effectively contribute to the post-2020 climate policy scenario? GHG inventories represent essential links between science and policy-making, providing fundamental data to inform domestic and global actions on climate change
2021-05-26 00:00:00
RMRS scientists recommend approach to adapt to uncertainty in wildland management Scientists from the Rocky Mountain Research Station collaborated to explore how research and management can confront increasing uncertainty due to climate change, invasive species, and land use conversion. In new research published in Frontiers in Forests
2021-05-24 00:00:00
Evacuating under dire wildfire scenarios As climate change intensifies, wildfires in the West are behaving in ways that were unimaginable in the past--and the common disaster response approaches are woefully unprepared for this new reality. In a recent study, a team of researchers led by the Uni
2021-05-24 00:00:00
Study: Fluorescent light clarifies relationship between heat stress and crop yield Scientists report that it is possible to detect and predict heat damage in crops by measuring the fluorescent light signature of plant leaves experiencing heat stress. If collected via satellite, this fluorescent signal could support widespread monitoring
2021-05-24 00:00:00
Pre-Columbus climate change may have caused Amazon population decline Diseases carried to the Amazon by European settlers after 1492 are thought to have brought about the 'Great Dying', but new research suggests climate change may already have been affecting indigenous populations before this.
2021-05-24 00:00:00
Scientists created building materials effectively protecting from radiation Scientists created clay bricks that are able to attenuate ionizing radiation to a level that is safe for the human body. These bricks can be used to building walls around nuclear facilities. It is cheap and environmentally friendly.
2021-05-21 00:00:00
New tool factors effects of fossil-fuel emissions on ocean research A newly developed tool will allow scientists to better gauge how centuries of fossil fuel emissions could be skewing the data they collect from marine environments. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks led the effort, which created a way for
2021-05-20 00:00:00
An updated understanding of how to synthesize value-added chemicals New research published in Science provides an updated understanding of how to add functional groups onto simple hydrocarbons like methane. This new and highly detailed mechanism is a crucial step towards designing the next generation of catalysts and find
2021-05-20 00:00:00
Out of thick air: Transforming CO2 into light-emitting carbon A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa has found a way to use visible light to transform carbon dioxide gas, or CO2, into solid carbon forms that emit light. This development creates a new, low-energy CO2 reduction pathway to solid carbon that
2021-05-20 00:00:00
Global acceleration in rates of vegetation change Wherever ecologists look, from tropical forests to tundra, ecosystems are being transformed by human land use and climate change. A hallmark of human impacts is that the rates of change in ecosystems are accelerating worldwide. Surprisingly, a new study,
2021-05-20 00:00:00
Solar geoengineering may be effective in alleviating impacts of global warming on crops Solar geoengineering is not a fix-all for climate change but it could be one of several tools to manage climate risks. A growing body of research has explored the ability of solar geoengineering to reduce physical climate changes. But much less is known a
2021-05-20 00:00:00
Combatting climate change with carbon farming Scientists, governments and corporations worldwide are racing against the clock to fight climate change, and part of the solution might be in our soil. By adding carbon from the atmosphere to depleted soil, farmers can both increase their yields and reduc
2021-05-19 00:00:00
Plant consumers play unexpectedly large role in the evolution of seedling success Scientists have found that herbivores have a lot to say about plant evolution and determining the success of seedlings. The influence of birds, rabbits, mice and other herbivores likely counteracts early plant emergence due to climate change, the research
2021-05-19 00:00:00
Researchers develop framework incorporating renewables and flexible carbon capture As the global energy demand continues to grow along with atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), there has been a major push to adopt more sustainable and more carbon-neutral energy sources. Solar/wind power and CO2 capture - the process of capturing
2021-05-18 00:00:00
Environmental concerns propel research into marine biofuels A global effort to reduce sulfur and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other Department of Energy facilities investigating the potential use of marine biofuels.
2021-05-18 00:00:00
How Russia can protect its rights in the Artic Climate change-induced ice melting in the Arctic has led to contradictions in the assessment of Russia's rights in the region. As ice cover diminishes, Russia may be losing its influence on the territories that it has historically developed. There are alt
2021-05-18 00:00:00
Greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions are lengthening and intensifying droughts Greenhouse gases and aerosol pollution emitted by human activities are responsible for increases in the frequency, intensity and duration of droughts around the world, according to a new Nature Communications study by researchers at the University of Cali
2021-05-17 00:00:00
Global land use more extensive than estimated Humans leave their "footprints" on the land area all around the globe. These land-use changes play an important role for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity. Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) combined satellite data with
2021-05-17 00:00:00
Few realistic scenarios left to limit global warming to 1.5°C Of the over 400 climate scenarios assessed in the 1.5°C report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), only around 50 scenarios avoid significantly overshooting 1.5°C. Of those only around 20 make realistic assumptions on mitiga
2021-05-14 00:00:00
Which animals will survive climate change? Climate change is exacerbating problems like habitat loss and temperatures swings that have already pushed many animal species to the brink. But can scientists predict which animals will be able to adapt and survive? Using genome sequencing, researchers f
2021-05-14 00:00:00
Fibre-optics used to take the temperature of Greenland Ice Sheet Scientists have used fibre-optic sensing to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties ever taken on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Their findings will be used to make more accurate models of the future movement of the world's second-largest ice sh
2021-05-14 00:00:00
Climate change threatens one-third of global food production New research led by Aalto University assesses just how global food production will be affected if greenhouse gas emissions are left uncut. The study is published in the prestigious journal One Earth on Friday 14 May.
2021-05-14 00:00:00
Orangutan finding highlights need to protect habitat Wild orangutans are known for their ability to survive food shortages, but scientists have made a surprising finding that highlights the need to protect the habitat of these critically endangered primates, which face rapid habitat destruction and threats
2021-05-13 00:00:00
Fighting food insecurity by building better beans As climate change heats up the air and land making them hotter and dryer, warmer nighttime temperatures make it more difficult to grow beans -- the number one source of protein and nutrients for many people living in Central America and Africa. Researcher
2021-05-12 00:00:00
Research reveals new approach to understanding our wellbeing The ability to connect and feel a sense of belonging are basic human needs but new Swansea University research has examined how these are determined by more than just our personal relationships.Research led by psychologist Professor Andrew Kemp highlights
2021-05-12 00:00:00
Study finds six degrees celsius cooling on land during the last Ice Age In a paper out today in Nature, researchers show that prior studies have underestimated the cooling in the last glacial period, which has low-balled estimates of the Earth's climate sensitivity to greenhouse gases. The rather high climate sensitivity is n
2021-05-12 00:00:00
Tanzanian farmers boost diets with sustainable methods Diversity of children's diets and food security improved for households after Tanzanian farmers learned about sustainable crop-growing methods, gender equity, nutrition and climate change from peer mentors.
2021-05-11 00:00:00
