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Researchers warn of risks in unsuitable reforestation projects across Africa

The University of Liverpool highlighted the alarming scale of unsuitable reforestation efforts across Africa.
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Paleobiology: Unveiling ancient African ecosystems with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in paleobiology and archaeology.
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Understanding the remarkably massive four year old Antarctic ozone hole

The Antarctic ozone hole has been exceptionally large and persistent for the last four years, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) may not be the main culprit, researchers from the University of Otago find.
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Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS)

The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) was initiated by the German Federal Government in 2009 as a fundamental part of the German hightech-strategy for climate protection. Since June 2014, GERICS has been a scientific organizational entity of Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH. The director of GERICS is meteorologist and climate scientist...
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What is ecology? How does it impact our lives?

Open Access Government briefly analyses what ecological science is, examining some of the areas it encompasses and how it protects human health, with an introduction from NEOMA Business School.
Large stone salt crystals extracted from salt mines in artificial waters at sun

Our environments natural salt cycle is being altered by human activities

A recent study led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal reveals that human actions are disrupting the natural salt cycle globally, potentially jeopardising ecosystems and human well-being.
Herd of African forest elephants in the rainforest, Congo

Ecological sustainability for the future of all life on Earth

The Born Free Foundation’s Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg and Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, say that ecological sustainability is an essential element for the future of all life on Earth.

Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees

York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care.
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Coastal fisheries resilient even throughout marine heat waves

Marine heat waves and prolonged periods of hot ocean temperatures have raised alarms for their detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems.
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Ancient plant DNA found in 2,900 year old clay brick thanks to Oxford researchers

Through deep analysis, Oxford researchers have extracted ancient plant DNA remnants from a 2,900-year-old clay brick helping the team investigate ancient vegetation.
Flock of Cranes fly in sunrise colored sky near the wind turbine

Growing green: Changing the face of UK communities with Biodiversity Net Gain

The government's new Biodiversity Net Gain policy will be a crucial first step towards helping our natural habitats to recover.
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Monitoring ecosystems from space to calculate biodiversity net gain

Shashin Mishra, Vice-President of EMEA at AiDash, examines how monitoring ecosystems from space can revolutionise biodiversity net gain progress and aid the eco-crisis.

Ocean’s colour change: A consequence of climate change

A study conducted by MIT and the National Oceanography Center scientists reveals that the ocean's colour change has undergone significant difference in the past two decades.
Puffin with fish on the ground on Inner Farne Island in the Farne Islands, Northumberland, England

Ecology conservation and truly valuing our environment

Dr David Smith, Director of Ecological Planning & Research (EPR), gets us up to speed with ecology conservation research and what we can do to help our environment thrive.

New approach for coral reef restoration offers hope for declining reefs

An international team of scientists, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, have developed an for coral reef restoration.

Pollution in UK rivers: Thames Water fined ÂŁ3.33m

Thames Water has been fined ÂŁ3.33m by Lewes crown court for deliberately misleading the Environment Agency and causing pollution in UK rivers.

Space innovation ecosystem to harness the possibilities of space for Rwanda

The Rwanda Space Agency has partnered with The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability to transform the space innovation ecosystem.
Sunlight streaks through a magnificent kelp forest. This underwater image was taken with a Nikonos V professional underwater camera system.

Researchers calculate the entire carbon sequestration of the California current

Researchers aim to quantify carbon sequestration when looking at the California Current ecosystem, analysing the impacts of the biological pump and algal sinking.
Mangrove forest

Coastal mangroves reduce risk of hazards for at least 30% more people

How much do coastal mangroves contribute to their ecosystems as a climate solution? Researchers in Central America analyse their impact on health, biodiversity, and the economy.
A selection of deep-sea specimens from the museum’s collection. - Trustees of the Natural History Museum London

Five thousand new species discovered in precious deep-sea mining area

The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a vast mineral-rich region in the Pacific Ocean, has been allocated for future deep-sea mining.

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