Best Ways to Raise Atlantic Sea Scallops
A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic…
Environment
Extreme Heat affects Dairy Output – Small Farms are more Vulnerable
Livestock agriculture is bearing the cost of extreme weather events. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how heat stress affects U.S.…
Loss of Forest Carbon Stores may put Climate Targets out of reach
In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tonnes of CO2 annually – about a fifth of all human emissions – but their carbon storage is…
A Drone Experiment shows how Greenland’s Ice Sheet is Evolving
For the first time, researchers have collected detailed measurements of water vapor high above the surface of the Greenland ice sheet. Their research, aided by…
Surprising Amount of Environmental Contaminants in Hedgehogs
Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers at Lund University in Sweden found when they…
Reduced Arctic Sea Ice may impact Worldwide Ocean Circulation
One of the ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean is at risk of disappearing this century because of climate change, according to a new joint…
A Study Found that Rocky Mountain Snow is Polluted
Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season.…
Human Activity is the Reason why inland Waters are losing Oxygen
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape – they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters ‘breathe’…
For Coral Restoration and Survival Initiatives, Water Quality and Coral Diseases are Crucial
Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata) corals, which play a…
The Disastrous Human Influence on Biodiversity
Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is…
How to Avoid being Shocked by Harsh Weather?
Helping communities predict extreme weather events that have never been recorded in modern history is the focus of a new study published in Nature Communications. A…
Innovative Green Grout for Environmentally Friendly Building Techniques – From Trash to Magic
Grouting is a widely used construction technique that involves injecting stabilizing materials into soil to ensure structural stability, which is especially beneficial in earthquake-prone regions.…
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