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Genetically Modified Crops in Europe Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds

As far as agriculture is concerned, using genetically modified (GM) crops remains controversial, particularly in Europe. As per surveys, many people worry that these could have negative impacts on human health and the environment.

9 Feb 2022

COP26 Deal Could Help Trigger Positive Tipping Points to Tackle Climate Crisis

The Breakthrough Agenda agreed at COP26 could help trigger positive tipping points to tackle the climate crisis, researchers say.

9 Feb 2022

Thawing of Permafrost Could Increase Radon Exposure Among Arctic Population

Thawing permafrost could expose arctic populations to cancer-causing radon

9 Feb 2022

Study Reveals Link Between Warming Waters and Reduced Abundance of Antarctic Silverfish

A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a clear correlation between warming waters, decreased sea ice, and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish. These small, abundant fish are important prey for penguins, seals, and other regional marine life, in a role similar to that played by anchovies or sardines in more temperate waters.

9 Feb 2022

Study Shows How Climate Change and Invasive Plants can Have Synergistic Effects on Native Trees

Synergy isn't always a good thing -; take climate change and invasive plants.

9 Feb 2022

Arctic Warming Causes Temperature Anomalies and Cold Damage in East Asia

Due to climate change, Arctic winters are getting warmer. An international study by UZH researchers shows that Arctic warming causes temperature anomalies and cold damage thousands of kilometers away in East Asia. This in turn leads to reduced vegetation growth, later blossoming, smaller harvests and reduced CO2 absorption by the forests in the region.

9 Feb 2022

Study Reveals the Combined Effects of Climate, Overfishing, and Mercury Pollution on Europe’s Fishes

Over one quarter of Europe's 20 most highly-fished marine species will be under extreme pressure by 2100 if nothing is done to simultaneously halt climate change, overfishing, and mercury pollution, according to a new UBC study.

9 Feb 2022

Thames Estuary Growth Board Releases Study on Light Freight on the River Thames

The River Thames has enormous, untapped potential for handling light freight. If fulfilled, it would deliver new jobs, ease congestion and air pollution, and help keep the nation on track to net zero. Today, the Thames Estuary Growth Board has released a report with recommendations on making this potential a reality.

9 Feb 2022

Study Shows a Basic Sum of all the Contributors to Sea-Level Rise Strengthens Confidence in Earth Observation Data

An ESA-funded research instills confidence in the understanding of worldwide mean sea-level rise by placing precise numbers and accuracy measures on individual reasons for sea-level rise.

8 Feb 2022

Study Outlines Ten Facts About Land Systems for Sustainability

A new report released today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) "Ten Facts about Land Systems for Sustainability" is a study intended to inform policies aimed at addressing challenges like how to limit the impacts of climate change, designing systems for sustainable food and energy production, protecting biodiversity, and balancing competing claims to land ownership.

8 Feb 2022