How stimulus dollars are spent will affect emissions for decades
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led to a record crash in emissions. But it will be emission levels during the recovery.
Engineers find neat way to turn waste carbon dioxide into useful material
Making catalysts to convert waste carbon dioxide into useful industrial products has been expensive and complicated -- until now. Engineers show it's as easy...
Island ‘drowning’ is not inevitable as sea levels rise
An international study suggests islands composed of gravel material can evolve in the face of overtopping waves, with sediment from the beach face being...
Bedrock type under forests greatly affects tree growth, species, carbon storage
A forest's ability to store carbon depends significantly on the bedrock beneath, according to researchers who studied forest productivity, composition and associated physical characteristics...
Climate change: Warm springtime’s unwelcome legacy
A new study shows that the severe impact of the summer drought that hit Europe in 2018 was partly due to the spring heatwave...
Roadkill study identifies animals most at risk in Europe
New method used to predict how many birds and mammals are being killed on European roads, as well as identifying species whose long-term survival...
Proposed seismic surveys in Arctic Refuge likely to cause lasting damage
Winter vehicle travel can cause long-lasting damage to the tundra, according to a new article. Scars from seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration...
Population ecology: Origins of genetic variability in seals
A new study shows that fluctuations in population sizes in the past have had a significant effect on contemporary seal populations, and estimates the...
Extinct camelids reveal insights about North America’s ancient savannas
A new study looking at extinct camelids -- ancestors of today's camels and llamas -- tells the story of North America's ancient savannas and...
Considering health when switching to cleaner electricity
Power plants that burn coal and other fossil fuels emit not only planet-warming carbon dioxide, but also pollutants linked to breathing problems and premature...
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