New Pests and Diseases will limit Tree Growth in the UK
The arrival of new plant pests and diseases is likely to severely damage UK trees and woodlands in the coming decades, new research shows. The…
Environment
Oceans are Warming Faster in Two Bands reaching around the Globe
The world’s oceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe, one in the southern hemisphere and one in the north, according to…
Biological Particles may be Vital for Causing Heavy Rainfall
EPFL atmospheric and climate scientists show that biological particles may induce rain events that could contribute to flooding and snowstorms, owing to their ability to…
Insect Biodiversity is Declining in the Tropics
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the…
Restoration Projects will not Save Coral Reefs
As coral bleaching and deaths become more widespread globally, experts are re-evaluating the benefits of restoration missions to reverse damage and protect some of the…
Oil Cleanup Products do not Obstruct Natural Biodegradation
Using spill treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study. The study, published…
European Bird decreases are connected to a variety of Climate Variables
New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by better understanding the range of…
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…
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…
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