Groundwater resources in Africa resilient to climate change
Groundwater - a vital source of water for drinking and irrigation across sub-Saharan Africa - is resilient to climate variability and change, according to...
‘Is it time for another contraception revolution?’
In an effort to protect the planet and preserve its natural treasures for future generations, another contraception revolution that provides options for populations not...
Bacteria enhance coral resilience to climate change effects
Researchers investigated the interplay between corals and bacteria under changing environmental conditions. Their research results were published in the current issue of the journal...
New approach needed to address Anthropocene risk
A team of international researchers suggest adopting a holistic approach to understanding environmental risks.
Warming climate intensifes summer drought in parts of US
Researchers using climate data from before and after the Industrial Revolution found that in regions with low soil moisture, higher temperatures brought about by...
Paris Agreement does not rule out ice-free Arctic
A research team reveals a considerable chance for an ice-free Arctic Ocean at global warming limits stipulated in the Paris Agreement.
Undercounting of agroforestry skews climate change mitigation planning and reporting
Scientists expose the lack of measurement of and reporting on agroforestry in international climate agreements. This has strong implications for accounting for both how...
New evidence shows rapid response in the West Greenland landscape to Arctic climate shifts
Evidence from an Arctic ecosystem experiencing rapid climate change reveals surprisingly tight coupling of environmental responses to climate shifts. Links between abrupt climate change...
Leaving microbes out of climate change conversation has major consequences, experts warn
Leading microbiologists have issued a warning, saying that not including microbes -- the support system of the biosphere -- in the climate change equation...
Climate change threatens commercial fishers from Maine to North Carolina
Most fishing communities from North Carolina to Maine are projected to face declining fishing options unless they adapt to climate change by catching different...
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