The billionaire space race will have harmful climate impacts
Through the expansion of space tourism, the growing commercial space race has raised concerns about climate impacts like ozone depletion.
Uncertainty in sea-level rise & how can we use it as a tool
Sandy Avrutin, Ocean and Earth Science Postgraduate Researcher, National Oceanography Centre at the University of Southampton, describes the uncertainty in sea-level rise, what it is & how we can use it as a tool.
How can we use AI to fight air pollution?
Martin Schultz at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, discusses the potential of AI to combat air pollution.
Shellfish poisoning: A neurotoxic consequence of global warming
Jeremy MacMahon, Yi-Hua Tsai, and Pamela Lein from the Department of Molecular Biosciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, explore how shellfish poisoning is affecting human and animal health.
A piece of the puzzle into climate research: freshwater wetlands microbes
Emily Davenport and Arpita Bose discuss the case for freshwater wetlands as vital pieces of the solution for climate change and sustainable energy synthesis.
Early heat in South Asia is 30 times more likely due to climate change
India and Pakistan and other significantly large parts of South Asia have experienced prolonged, early heat, due to extreme weather conditions and climate change.
The Brenner Motorway looks to the future in attempt to reduce environmental pressures
Carlo Costa, General Technical Manager explores what the future has in store for Autostrada del Brennero SpA and their environmental focus.
Should we incorporate animal welfare in sustainable governance?
Experts have called on international governments to include animal welfare policies in sustainable governance, to promote better animal health in future politics.
Bumblebee species conservation “not a one-size-fits-all approach”
A 10-year citizen science study finds that multiple habitats need to be preserved for efficient bumblebee species conservation in the UK.
Scientists create strategy for protecting moths from climate change
Through the prediction of species movement, researchers identify areas in need of habitat restoration to continue protecting moths.
“Advanced recycling” not the answer to plastic pollution crisis
Advanced or chemical recycling, has been incentivised by State laws in the US - but environmental advocates suggest it will only further plastic pollution.
Do policymakers undervalue how dangerous methane emissions are?
Methane emissions have been increasing rapidly in recent years, but a study finds policymakers often neglect this information when addressing climate change.
Regional recovery of manta ray habitats through tourism limitations
Komodo National Park has one of the world’s largest manta ray habitats – and researchers think this may be due to stricter tourism regulations allowing them to flourish.
Deep ocean warming to increase by 0.2°C in the next 50 years
Scientists say deep ocean warming will increase by 0.2°C, as they find excess heat from the subtropical North Atlantic - at depths of 700m.
Tree death contributes to climate change more than you’d think
Trees hold an important place in global climate change efforts, but with tree deaths increasing, could they do more harm than good?
Browning bananas create nearly 50 million tonnes of food waste
Researchers have mapped the browning patterns of bananas, finding them to be a leading contributor to household waste.
Genomic time machine to understand sea sponge evolution
Key to the health of coral reefs, scientists reveal that sea sponges are among the earliest animals to ever grace planet earth
‘Bee bus stops’ with living roofs can improve city wildlife
Bee bus stops are to become a new feature around UK cities, as they support wildlife and bees in city areas with their living roofs.
How could geoengineering worsen the tropical malaria outbreak?
A geoengineering strategy to inject aerosols into the stratosphere could have repercussions, with the potential worsening of a tropical malaria outbreak.
Climate change is triggering unexpected glacial movement
Scientists say melting snow and ice, seeping between Arctic glaciers, puts even thick glaciers at risk of sudden collapse from glacial movement.