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Climate-Smart Policies Need to Be Implemented to Save Coral Reefs from Extinction

The existence of numerous oceans on the Earth is known to be home to a few of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. However, warming temperatures are making several marine animals, including coral, go extinct.

13 May 2022

Climate Change Responsible for Increased Risks of Wildfire, Drought, and Tree Deaths

On a general note, planting a tree is the best thing that can be done for the well-being of the environment. In the end, trees tend to take in carbon dioxide, compensating for a few of the emissions that add up to climate change.

13 May 2022

Study Analyzes Effect on the Locust Bean Due to Varying Climatic Conditions

A research group from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has assessed the impacts of climatic conditions on local and commercial varieties of beans (garrofón (P. lunatus), Phaseolus vulgaris), and green beans (Vigna unguiculata). These have been sown conventionally under hot or cold conditions.

13 May 2022

Working Group Members Outline Latest Efforts Implementing the MIT’s “Fast Forward” Climate Action Plan

In a combined in-person and virtual event on Monday, members of the three working groups established last year under MIT's "Fast Forward" climate action plan reported on the work they've been doing to meet the plan's goals, including reaching zero direct carbon emissions by 2026.

13 May 2022

Extreme Storms Could Offset the Impacts of Sea Level Rise

Images in the wake of violent coastal storms usually focus purely on the extensive damage caused to beaches, dunes, property, and surrounding infrastructure.

13 May 2022

The 2030 Project to Mobilize World-Class Faculty for Addressing the Climate Challenge

Declaring this the "decisive decade" for climate action, Cornell launched The 2030 Project: A Climate Initiative, which will mobilize world-class faculty to develop and accelerate tangible solutions to the climate challenge.

13 May 2022

Extreme Storms Could Help Protect Beaches from Sea Level Rise, New Study Finds

Deep sand movements stirred up by intense storms may offset some of the impacts of coastal erosion caused by sea level rise.

13 May 2022

Study Evaluates the Impact of Large-Scale Tree Restoration on Water Fluxes

Across the globe, how would afforestation and restoration of huge areas impact water fluxes? A new study headed by the researcher of Wageningen University, Anne Hoek van Dijke with contributions from Martin Herold, GFZ, has fascinating answers.

12 May 2022

Study Finds Non-Linear Correlation Between Thermal Sums and P. flammea Abundance

A new study performed at the University of Eastern Finland has shown that variations caused in both the size and distribution of the pine beauty moth population are connected to higher temperatures.

11 May 2022

Study Stresses the Importance of Human Behavior in the Reduction of CO2 Emissions

Under the guidance of researchers, two international studies performed across Europe in recent times have stressed the significance of human behavior in the measures to reduce CO2 emissions.

10 May 2022