In 2024, the Recurrence of El Nino Might Cause the Earth to Exceed the 1.5-Degree Threshold Early predictions indicate that the El Nino climate phenomena could return later this year, potentially opening the door for the first time that the vital…
Fungi may become more Dangerous to our Health as the Climate Warms As temperatures rise and climates become warmer, there is concern that certain fungi and their associated diseases may become more prevalent and potentially more dangerous…
Ecological Threshold An ecological threshold is a point or limit beyond which a relatively small change in some environmental factor can cause a significant change in an…
Wind Turbines in Forests Forests are our planet’s most effective means of climate protection, not only as natural carbon reservoirs, but also as effective sites for generating environmentally friendly…
Records from the Past Help in Predicting the Many Impacts of Upcoming Climate Change on Land and Sea Discussions of the ongoing climate change brought on by greenhouse gas emissions frequently refer to global warming. The historic Paris Agreement, for instance, aims to…
New Models Reveal the Origin of Life About four billion years ago, the earliest traces of life in the form of microorganisms appeared on Earth. It is obvious that the advent of…
Desert Greening Desert greening refers to the process of transforming deserts into areas with more vegetation and improved ecological health. This is typically achieved through a combination…
Ecological Resilience Ecological resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to withstand disturbance and still maintain its basic structure and functions. It is the capacity of…
Floodplain Restoration Floodplain restoration refers to the process of restoring a floodplain to its natural condition, which includes its hydrologic and ecological functions. This involves removing or…
Groundwater Remediation Groundwater remediation is the process of removing pollutants or contaminants from contaminated groundwater so that it is safe for use or can be returned to…
Ecologically Sustainable Development Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) refers to a development approach that seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental factors in order to meet the needs of…
Biodiversity Loss Biodiversity loss refers to the decline in the variety of species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity within species. This decline is happening at an unprecedented rate…