New Research Reveals Lower Carbon Uptake by Tropical Plants
A recent study by an international team indicates that tropical plants absorb significantly less carbon dioxide than earlier models suggested, raising concerns for ecosystem management.
Climate, ecology, sustainability, biodiversity, and energy transition.
A recent study by an international team indicates that tropical plants absorb significantly less carbon dioxide than earlier models suggested, raising concerns for ecosystem management.
A significant number of students today lack fundamental ecological knowledge and skills. Targeted educational strategies can help improve their environmental literacy.
The Adaptation Fund's ability to access funds from the Paris Agreement carbon market is hindered by ongoing disputes over climate finance responsibility, putting vulnerable populations at risk.
On World Sea Turtle Day, a new alliance has been announced to protect the leatherback turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean, led by the University.
The European Union is targeting a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with part of this goal achievable through international climate efforts, as outlined in the 2025 climate law.
A new modeling study reveals that climate change may lead to different soil erosion outcomes in Brazil's Amazon and Cerrado regions, raising important land management considerations.
Despite state compensation for restoring low-lying soils as wetlands, landowners remain hesitant, revealing the complexities involved in climate action.
Rafael Mir, a former striker for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest, has received an eight and a half year prison sentence after being convicted of sexual assault.
The resurgence of El Niño is confirmed, with forecasts suggesting a significant impact on global weather and ocean temperatures by late fall 2026, raising concerns for marine ecosystems.
Recent developments in hybrid materials show promise for a more sustainable approach to extracting rare earth elements, which are crucial for various technologies.
A new sustainable method for nylon production may transform the industry by utilizing plant materials that have long been discarded as waste.
Research indicates that Canada's boreal peatlands, impacted by oil and gas activities, are emitting significantly more methane than previously anticipated.
Recent findings from Osaka Metropolitan University and the Fraunhofer Institute suggest that certain impurities may actually improve the slipperiness of carbon surfaces, challenging conventional engineering norms.
Emily White’s play, set in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, addresses the plight of residents facing displacement due to rising sea levels, highlighting resilience and community.
Barrick Mining's recent ESG progress report outlines the potential long-term implications of its sustainability efforts, emphasizing both risks and rewards.
The endangered pink cockatoos in Victoria’s Wyperfeld national park are struggling for survival after two significant bushfires have decimated their habitat, leaving only a few mature native pines.
A new cellulose-based material developed in Finland addresses the growing need to reduce plastic usage in packaging, providing options for recycling or biodegradation.
With the US increasingly restricting refugee admissions, those displaced by climate change face a bleak future without a supportive framework.
As Switzerland prepares to vote on a proposal to limit its population to 10 million, the Swiss People's Party promotes it as a sustainability measure, while critics warn of potential chaos.
Recent reports indicate that Antarctica has recorded winter temperatures 20C higher than usual, coinciding with a heatwave lasting over three weeks.