Environment

Exposure to Historical Temperature Variation Could Aid Forests in Adjusting to Climate Change

Exposure to Historical Temperature Variation Could Aid Forests in Adjusting to Climate Change

Planning effective forest management and climate policy requires an understanding of how forests are adapting to climate change. A recent study examined how past and…
Climate Change Will Impact Forest Carbon Uptake, a Leaf Temperature Study Suggests

Climate Change Will Impact Forest Carbon Uptake, a Leaf Temperature Study Suggests

According to a recent study from Oregon State University, leaves in forest canopies are unable to lower their internal temperatures below the ambient temperature. This…
Test of Models Using Air Chemistry Data from South Korean Field Study

Test of Models Using Air Chemistry Data from South Korean Field Study

According to a group of scientists, new information about the atmospheric chemistry that causes ozone pollution may come from an international effort to measure air…
Australia Hopes to Host the United Nations Climate Summit in 2026

Australia Hopes to Host the United Nations Climate Summit in 2026

Australia will launch a bid with Pacific nations to host the United Nations Climate Summit in 2026, its energy minister announced, as the country’s new…
Forests Play a Significant Role in the Fight against Climate Change

Forests Play a Significant Role in the Fight against Climate Change

Forests aid in climate stabilization. They regulate ecosystems, protect biodiversity, contribute to the carbon cycle, support livelihoods, and can help drive long-term growth. To maximize…
Carbon Dioxide Emissions are Increasing Globally, but Decreasing in China

Carbon Dioxide Emissions are Increasing Globally, but Decreasing in China

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas (GHG) that is primarily produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. Greenhouse gases absorb and re-emit thermal radiation…
High Tumor Tissue Penetration efficiency Magnetosome-like Structure

High Tumor Tissue Penetration efficiency Magnetosome-like Structure

There is a critical need to image these processes noninvasively in order to identify molecular activities that define the early stages of disease progression. The…
There are Gaps in the Monitoring of Plastic Waste

There are Gaps in the Monitoring of Plastic Waste

Plastic was invented in the early 1900s to replace natural materials such as ivory and tortoiseshell, but its production has since skyrocketed. Plastic production has…
Drought Stress in Forests is Revealed by Mirror Image Molecules

Drought Stress in Forests is Revealed by Mirror Image Molecules

Every year, plants emit approximately 100 million tonnes of monoterpenes into the atmosphere. Many fragrances are made up of volatile organic molecules, such as the…
Global Research Identifies Endangered Forests

Global Research Identifies Endangered Forests

Standing forests also help to mitigate the effects of climate change. They absorb greenhouse gases, regulate water flows, and shield coastal communities from extreme weather…
Flooding has a Serious impact on Food Security

Flooding has a Serious impact on Food Security

Climate change-induced temperature rises can influence variables that contribute to flooding. Flooding risks can be exacerbated by atmospheric rivers, storm surges, and sudden snowmelt. According…
Impact of Food on the Environment

Impact of Food on the Environment

One of the leading causes of population declines among wildlife species is habitat loss, which in many cases leads to extinction. Local species that survive…
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