Gender assumptions harm progress on climate adaption and resilience
Outdated assumptions around gender continue to hinder effective and fair policy making and action for climate mitigation and adaptation: women are innately caring and...
Not only do Gulf of Aqaba corals survive climate change but their offspring may...
Parent corals from the Gulf of Aqaba that experience increased temperatures and ocean acidification stress during the peak reproductive period are not only able...
Lake formation and expansion due to sea-level rise causes freshwater resource depletion on small...
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Global warming hits sea creatures hardest
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The two types of climate coping and what they mean for your health
When it comes to coping with climate change, there may be two types of people: those who take action to try to improve the...
Impact of climate change on microbial biodiversity
New research indicates that the impact of climate change on biodiversity depends on how much human beings have already affected the environment.
Sharks help prevent climate change
Over fishing and shark finning may result on more greenhouse gasses and increased climate change, researchers suggest. Their new paper demonstrates the importance of...
Invasive species and climate change impact coastal estuaries
Native species in California's estuaries are expected to experience greater declines as invasive species interact with climate change, according to a new study.
Scientists warn humanity about worldwide insect decline
Insect declines and extinctions are accelerating in many parts of the world. With this comes the disappearance of irreplaceable services to humans, the consequences...
Warming climate and agriculture halve insect populations in some areas
Climate change and intensive agricultural land use have already been responsible for a 49% reduction in the number of insects in the most impacted...
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