European Commission puts €1.1 billion into 7 low-carbon technologies
The Commission signed €1.1 billion of grant agreements, allocated for seven low-carbon technologies which will substantially reduce emissions - within the first ten years.
Climate change increases the speed of ocean sound transmission
Ocean sound transmission is being sped up due to global warming induced by climate change – threatening marine species as sounds travel faster and become louder.
Why is fostering effective dialogue between government and the research community so vital?
Nicolas Pade, Executive Director at EMBRC-ERIC, looks at the innovation and research community to boost climate efficiency in local and central governments.
Sustainability in the food retail sector: Ready, steady, GO!
Francesco Mastrapasqua, Institutional Affairs Manager at EPTA SPA, underlines what we need to know about sustainability in the food retail sector.
Declining global agrobiodiversity is harmful to health and food safety
Experts warn that an increasingly unhealthy diet is not only bad for humans, but also global agrobiodiversity – slowly damaging human health and the Earth.
Filling in the gaps of Lake Geneva’s carbon cycle research
Marie-Elodie Perga, Associate Professor of the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics at the University of Lausanne, discusses SNSF funded Project CARBOGEN, which studies Lake Geneva’s carbon cycle.
Cultivating a resilient environment with ground-breaking science
Professor Susan Waldron, Director of Research and Skills at the Natural Environment Research Council emphasises the importance of research and innovation in adapting to climate change.
One-third of regenerated forests in Brazil are destroyed again
Reforestation efforts are not ideal for natural regeneration – as one-third of forests are cut down again, after just 4 to 8 years of regeneration.
‘Wave reserves’ in surfing promote coastal ecosystem protection
‘Wave reserves’ used in surfing often promote the conservation of valuable coastal areas and the ecosystems that live around them.
Tropical peatland restoration will not harm palm oil farmers
Restoring tropical peatlands - which support bird diversity - would not affect the livelihoods of palm oil farmers.
Invasive insects threaten 1.4 million trees in US
Researchers from McGill University have estimated that over the next 30 years, 1.4 million street trees will be killed by invasive insects.
Climate Services – the latest science for practice
Daniela Jacob, Director of Institute Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), explains how the Climate Services journal brings us the latest details about science for practice.
Scientists say human activity responsible for climate fragility
In a study of over 2,000 streams around North America, researchers reveal the escalating impact human activity has on flooding - creating climate fragility.
Five climate activists you need to know about
We acknowledge five female climate activists, who are challenging gender norms and creating substantial change in global politics.
How can innovation help turn climate emergency declarations into real actions?
Dr Xander Wang is leading the Climate Smart Lab to innovate smart technologies supporting climate change adaptation at regional and local scales
Organismal contributions to changing climate
Zachary Senwo, PhD Professor, explores how organismal contributions can be used in the search for climate change solutions
IPCC: Climate change policies are nothing without social justice
The new IPCC report describes the financial commitment of high carbon-emitting countries – but are climate change policies enough to support justice and stop the crisis?
Why forests are good for you: Food security and nutrition in Latin America
Debbie Pierce and Winy Vasquez examine the important role forests have played in food security during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earths coldest forest biome is heating up
Northern Arizona University researchers have drawn attention to rising temperatures that are causing Earths coldest forest to shift northward.
Air pollution can increase childhood ADHD risk by 62%
Study finds that children with high exposures to air pollution, and lower exposure to green spaces have an increased risk of developing ADHD.
