Environment

Trophic cascades are the indirect effects that occur in an ecosystem when the quantity or behavior of a species changes at one trophic level, influencing…

A food chain is a hierarchical series of creatures in an ecosystem that rely on one another for nourishment. It is a food web link…

To address the climate catastrophe, positive tipping points must be activated across many sectors and levels of society. Positive tipping points are transformative shifts or…

Researchers have discovered that the effects of wildfires extend beyond terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems are also changing rapidly. The study discovered that fire debris alters…

Environmental dumping is the practice of exporting goods to another country while exploiting lax environmental regulations or lower environmental standards in the destination country. It…

Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards and pollution on communities of color, particularly those with lower socioeconomic status. It is a…

Scientists present new evidence to support the rapid phaseout of fossil fuels. The scientists used an updated atmospheric composition model, a newly developed relative risk…

A team of Met Office scientists wrote in the journal Nature ahead of COP28 that there is currently no formally agreed way of defining the…

The term “environmental stewardship” describes the ethical and long-term management of the environment and natural resources. It refers to the conscientious use and preservation of…

A temperate deciduous forest is a biome distinguished by four distinct seasons, a temperate climate, and deciduous trees that shed their leaves in the autumn.…

According to researchers, the new Global Plastics Treaty must address the issue at its root. On Monday, an international negotiation meeting (INC-3) in Kenya will…

Nuclear power generates nearly 20% of the electricity in the United States today. The United States has the world’s largest nuclear fleet, with 92 reactors…