Decomposition and humification are two continuous mechanisms that decide the fate of plant litter, but they are currently largely uncoupled in research. Litter decomposition has now become ever more well understood in recent years, but the humification process is still poorly understood. This article looks at current research published in Forests.
Artificial light at night (ALAN) has become a worldwide concern, with the American Medical Association declaring it a form of pollution. Birds’ daily physiology and behavior are disrupted by ALAN exposure, and nighttime melatonin synthesis is suppressed. This article will summarize a recent study published in the journal Birds looking at this further within songbirds.
Due to its deep modification of biotic and abiotic elements compared to natural habitats, the urban environment, which is extending every year with human population expansion, causes problems for bird survival.
An Israeli start-up, High Hopes Labs, is taking carbon capture to new heights using balloons.
By Clarissa Wright
13 Jun 2022
Greenhouses can be optimized with transparent solar panels capable of filtering wavelengths of light for solar energy production without affecting the growth and health of crops.
With over 440 commercial nuclear power facilities worldwide, nuclear power remains one of the most reliable carbon-free energy sources. Nuclear power plants are generally classified by the generation (I, II, III, III+ and IV) of their reactors. Every next generation is more advanced in terms of safety, development and deployment.
Plastic sand bricks and blocks are a fantastic example of the type of innovation needed to develop a circular economy.
By Laura Thomson
7 Jun 2022
Many strategies and solutions have been developed to enforce sustainable development in aviation and to limit the negative impact on the environment. This article looks at recent research exploring the use of biofuels to reduce the impact of aircraft emissions.
By Laura Thomson
7 Jun 2022
Electric vehicles are viewed as a solution to the era of energy conservation and environmental preservation since they solve the problems of energy loss and pollution. At low temperatures, however, lithium-ion batteries have certain limitations, such as weak electrolyte ionic conductivity, slow chemical reaction rate, and poor conductivity of the SEI coating on the surface of negative graphite particles.
By Laura Thomson
7 Jun 2022
The production of plastic has skyrocketed in recent decades, using 6% of world oil, emitting GHGs, and inflicting environmental harm to natural habitats and ecosystems. Plastic waste is a big concern as it accounts for 12% of worldwide waste and poses health risks to coastal areas. This article will look at research recently published in Sustainability.
By Laura Thomson
7 Jun 2022