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Research Unveils Complexities of Deep Coral Reef Warming

New research suggests that certain deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are currently shielded from harmful heatwaves; however, this protective effect is at risk of being compromised if global warming persists.

9 Apr 2024

Quantifying Climate Change Effects on Global Natural Vegetation Dynamics

Recent studies have shown that rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations and consequential warming may compromise the community structure and functioning of the cold tundra ecosystems. However, in addition to uptake carbon, natural vegetation, particularly forests, can physically cool neighboring areas by releasing certain cooling molecules.

9 Apr 2024

California Leads the Way in Sulfuryl Fluoride Emissions

California, a state recognized for stringent greenhouse gas reduction regulations, is, unfortunately, the country’s largest emitter of one: sulfuryl fluoride.

4 Apr 2024

Measuring and Assessing CO2 Emission Reduction Strategies at Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park has been used as a case study to measure the excess carbon emissions contributed by visitors from around the globe each year.

4 Apr 2024

Study Explores Critical Role of Groundwater in Ecosystem Sustainability

Until now, groundwater – a critical water resource around the globe, especially in dry regions – has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.

4 Apr 2024

Climatic Factors Linked to the 2023 Canadian Wildfires

Events like wildfires have the potential to significantly affect both human society and ecosystems.

21 Mar 2024

UB-Led Study Warns Against Exploiting Oil Resources to Fulfill Paris Agreement Commitments

To prevent the global average temperature from increasing beyond 1.5 °C, it is crucial to make substantial reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the atmosphere.

18 Mar 2024

Understanding the Shifting Dynamics of Forests

According to a new study, there were notable changes in the carbon stocks and composition of global forests between 2001 and 2020. Utilizing cutting-edge machine learning and change detection methodologies, researchers have delivered the most comprehensive and pioneering analysis to date on the global evolution of forest management practices???????.

18 Mar 2024

Reducing Industrial Gas Burners’ Carbon Footprint

Aston University is collaborating with an engineering firm to reduce the environmental impact of industrial gas burners.

15 Mar 2024

Examining Polar Blue Carbon in Ecosystems with SEA-Quester

The goal of SEA-Quester is to study the carbon cycle in new marine polar habitats that are expected to arise as a result of climate change. A warmer ocean, shifting currents, and melting sea ice are already altering the distribution, behaviors, and metabolism of several species.

15 Mar 2024