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Influence of Unequal Climate on Global Values of Natural Capital

The world’s natural capital is anticipated to decline as climate change redistributes terrestrial ecosystems throughout the planet, resulting in a 9% loss of ecosystem services by 2100.

19 Dec 2023

Positive Tipping Points: Humanity's Last Chance to Avoid Climate Catastrophe

Positive tipping points must be triggered if we are to avoid the severe consequences of damaging Earth system tipping points, researchers say.

18 Dec 2023

Climate Change Induced Transformations of Agricultural Systems

According to recent Oxford University research, shocks to the global economy resulting from ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss might cost upwards of $5 trillion.

15 Dec 2023

More Frequent, Intense Spring Heatwaves Drive Early Snowmelt in the Pacific Northwest

Even in the precipitation-heavy Pacific Northwest, more frequent heatwaves are threatening a key source of water supply.

14 Dec 2023

Extreme Rainfall Worsens Nutrient Runoff From Farms

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem.

12 Dec 2023

Global Coral Bleaching Looms as Heatwaves Shatter Records

Record-breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

12 Dec 2023

Enhancing Soil Carbon Release with Dryland Biocrusts

Soil carbon dynamics are significantly impacted by biocrusts, which are composed of various species including lichens, mosses, and cyanobacteria.

11 Dec 2023

Climate Change Alters Ocean Gases Through Microbes

The ocean is a critical life-support system for our planet through its role in global climate regulation. It absorbs most of the carbon emissions and heat trapped in the atmosphere which are a result of human activities.

7 Dec 2023

Climate Change Crossroads: Avoiding Catastrophe Requires Swift Action

Hottest day on record. Hottest month on record. Extreme marine heatwaves. Record-low Antarctic sea-ice.

7 Dec 2023

Climate Change Triggers Methane Release From Deep Ocean Hydrate

According to recent studies, the frozen methane known as “fire-ice,” which is locked under the oceans as a solid, is susceptible to melting as a result of climate change and may end up in the ocean.

7 Dec 2023