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…
Environment
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.…
New Carbon-negative Substance may make Concrete and Cement Environmentally Friendly
Researchers injected CO2 gas into seawater while applying an electrical current. The process transformed dissolved ions, minerals in seawater into clusters of solid particles. The…
Weather Emergencies influence Older Persons’ Opinions on Climate and Health
Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a new University of…
New Study Challenges claims about the World’s Deepest Earthquake
The magnitude 7.9 Bonin Islands earthquake sequence, which ruptured deep within the earth near the base of the upper mantle, did not include an aftershock…
Satellite Image Analysis provides New Information about the Functional Variety of Tropical Forests
Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding…
Some Coral Reef Fish Adapt to Rising Temperatures
Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have found that reef fish from the Arabian…
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