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When Reefs Decline, Parrotfish Thrive

In contrast to most other species, reef-dwelling parrotfish populations boom in the wake of severe coral bleaching. $$IMAGE$$ The surprise finding came when researchers led by Perth-based Dr Brett Taylor of the Aus...

2 Dec 2019

Unveiling the World’s First Moba (Museum of Boiler Arts): E.On Showcases Upcycled Boilers to Raise Awareness of Heating Waste

New artworks made from upcycled old boilers have been unveiled by E.ON in its new MoBA (Museum of Boiler Arts) exhibition, aimed at raising awareness about heating waste and how upgrading your boiler can positively impact the environment.

29 Nov 2019

Very Rare Plant Species are at Risk of Extinction with Ongoing Climate Change

A new study led by researchers from the University of Arizona reveals that nearly 40% of worldwide land plant species are classified as very rare. Such species are highly at risk of extinction due to ongoing climate change.

28 Nov 2019

Stakeholders Evaluate Impacts of Wind Energy on Biodiversity

A cornerstone of Germany’s energy policy is replacing fossil and nuclear energy sources for electricity production with renewable sources such as sun, wind, biomass, and water.

28 Nov 2019

Drop in Oceanic Oxygen Levels Could Severely Affect Global Marine Nitrogen Cycle

A new study by researchers at the University of Bristol has revealed that the feedback mechanisms that were believed to keep the marine nitrogen cycle comparatively stable over geological time can break down when oxygen levels in the ocean drop considerably.

26 Nov 2019

People, Climate, and Water Supply Played a Role in the Extinction of Australia’s Megafauna

The mystery of the role of people and climate in the fate of Australian megafauna might have been solved in a breakthrough study published today. 'Megafauna', giant beasts that once roamed the continent — including wombat-like creatures as big as cars, birds more than two metres tall, and lizards more than seven metres long — became extinct about 42,000 years ago.

26 Nov 2019