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Researchers have long been aware of the positive impact of a connection with nature on psychological health and, according to a new study, the...
Guest post: Mapping ‘blue-carbon wealth’ around the world
Carbon “sinks”, such as forests or the ocean, play a crucial role in absorbing atmospheric CO2 and thereby reducing the damages caused by climate...
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Sea-level rise may worsen existing San Francisco Bay Area inequities
Researchers examined the number of households unable to pay for damages from coastal flooding to reveal how sea-level rise could threaten the fabric of...
Mapping extreme snowmelt and its potential dangers
Rapid snowmelt can be dangerous, and understanding its drivers is important for understanding the world under the influence of climate change.
Electric delivery vehicles: When, where, how they’re charged has big impact on greenhouse gas...
The transportation sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and a lot of attention has been devoted to...
Ecologists develop a novel forensic tool for detecting laundering of critically endangered cockatoos
Ecologists have applied stable isotope techniques to determine whether birds in the pet trade are captive or wild-caught, a key piece of evidence required...
Let crop residues rot in the field — it’s a climate win
Plant material that lies to rot in soil isn't just valuable as compost. In fact, agricultural crop residue plays a crucial role in sequestering...
Rise in Southeast Asia forest clearance increasing greenhouse gases
Forest clearance in Southeast Asia is accelerating, leading to unprecedented increases in carbon emissions, according to new research. The findings show that forests are...
Spatial variation in avian phenological response to climate change linked to tree health
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 September 2021; doi:10.1038/s41558-021-01140-4Climate change–induced shifts in seasonal events are often studied at population levels, which can neglect the...
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