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Ocean Currents Have Not Fueled the Rise in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, According to a Study of Deep-Sea Corals

Ocean Currents Have Not Fueled the Rise in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, According to a Study of Deep-Sea Corals

The notion that ocean currents contributed to rising global levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere during the past 11,000 years has been refuted by…
More than 90% of the World’s Aquaculture is at Significant Risk from Environmental Change, According to New Research

More than 90% of the World’s Aquaculture is at Significant Risk from Environmental Change, According to New Research

A groundbreaking study has revealed that many of the largest aquaculture food producers worldwide are extremely sensitive to human-induced environmental change, with some of the…
The Revolution in Reusable Packaging is on its Way

The Revolution in Reusable Packaging is on its Way

Reusable packaging has gained popularity in recent years as a potential solution to waste reduction and environmental sustainability. While it is difficult to predict the…
Act Now to Prevent an Uncontrolled Rise in Computational Science’s Carbon Footprint

Act Now to Prevent an Uncontrolled Rise in Computational Science’s Carbon Footprint

Cambridge researchers have outlined guidelines for making computational science more environmentally sustainable. Computational science drives discoveries that help us understand the human genome, fight cancer,…
Study in an Environment Where Geological Processes Can Be Seen Taking Place

Study in an Environment Where Geological Processes Can Be Seen Taking Place

There is no place that comes close to Taiwan when it comes to examining certain geological processes in real time. Taiwan has some of the…
Climate Change will exacerbate the Effects of Volcanic Eruptions

Climate Change will exacerbate the Effects of Volcanic Eruptions

While both climate change and volcanic eruptions are significant phenomena with far-reaching consequences, there is currently little scientific agreement on a direct causal relationship between…
Coral Restoration Hedging Strategy Balances Diversity and Ecosystem Benefits

Coral Restoration Hedging Strategy Balances Diversity and Ecosystem Benefits

Creating a hedging strategy for coral restoration that balances diversity and ecosystem benefits requires taking into account a variety of factors and incorporating both ecological…
World’s most Endangered Seabirds Visit Remote Plastic Pollution Hotspots

World’s most Endangered Seabirds Visit Remote Plastic Pollution Hotspots

Seabirds are particularly vulnerable to the effects of plastic pollution due to their feeding habits and reliance on the ocean for survival. Many seabird species,…
Improved Climate Predictions from Pond Greenhouse Gas Measurements

Improved Climate Predictions from Pond Greenhouse Gas Measurements

Significant volumes of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere by shallow lakes and ponds, but these emissions vary widely and are poorly understood. The…
The World Will Miss Climate Goals if Net-Zero Pledges Are Not Fully Implemented

The World Will Miss Climate Goals if Net-Zero Pledges Are Not Fully Implemented

Without more comprehensive, legally-binding net-zero measures, the world is quite likely to fall short of important climate goals. Researchers found that there is little trust…
Climate Change makes Mountains more Vulnerable to Heavy Rain

Climate Change makes Mountains more Vulnerable to Heavy Rain

Climate change has the potential to have a variety of effects on mountain regions, including increased vulnerability to extreme rainfall events. According to a new…
According to a New Study, Global Reservoirs are becoming more Depleted

According to a New Study, Global Reservoirs are becoming more Depleted

Global reservoirs have become increasingly empty over the last two decades, despite an increase in total storage capacity due to the construction of new reservoirs.…
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