Climate feedback on methane from wetlands
Strong positive wetland methane climate feedbacks from global warming may occur but have not been accounted for in Earth system models. Now, model simulations...
Recent intensification of wetland methane feedback
AbstractThe positive response of wetland methane (CH4) emissions to climate change is an important yet uncertain Earth-system feedback that amplifies atmospheric CH4 concentrations. Here,...
Weakening greenhouse gas sink of pristine wetlands under warming
AbstractPristine wetlands have high potential for mitigating climate change because of their large carbon stocks. However, whether and where wetlands will act as a...
3D radar scan provides clues about threats to iconic Alaskan glacier
Mapping a large coastal glacier in Alaska revealed that its bulk sits below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it vulnerable to...
Noise harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems
Noise from human activities is harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems, new research shows.
An elegant new orchid hiding in plain sight
It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented....
Mountain forests are being lost at an accelerating rate, putting biodiversity at risk
More than 85% of the world's bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in forest habitats, but researchers report that these forests...
Rivers and streams in the Andean Cordillera are hot spots for greenhouse gases emissions
Researchers show that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 )...
New study counts the environmental cost of managing Japanese knotweed
New research has looked at the long-term environmental impact of different methods to control Japanese knotweed. Different ways of trying to control the invasive...
Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops
A new discovery, reported in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops...
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