UBCO researchers identify best strategy to reduce human-bear conflict
Computer modelling shows reducing attractants most effective in keeping bears away Conservationists have long warned of the dangers associated with ...
Tag: Climate Change
Subsurface geophysics is key to geological carbon dioxide storage
Using unique 3D imaging technology to find a negative carbon solution A crucial step in sequestering carbon dioxide and realizing ...
New models predict fewer lightning-caused ignitions but bigger wildfires by mid century
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Human-caused wildfire ignitions in Central Oregon are expected to remain steady over the next four decades and ...
Reduced microbial stability linked to soil carbon loss in active layer under alpine permafrost degra
Chinese researchers have recently discovered links between reduction in microbial stability and soil carbon loss in the active layer of ...
Most rivers run dry — now and then
Over half of the world's rivers cease to flow for at least one day a year on average A new ...
Research suggests ways to tackle water security challenges in world’s drylands
The research - published ahead of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June 2021 - examines recent ...
Scientists discover unreported plant body part
For many, the Thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) is little more than a roadside weed, but this plant has a long ...
Climate change leads to unprecedented Rocky Mountain wildfires
June 14, 2021 - Last fall, the Mullen fire west of Laramie raged for the better part of two months, ...
NASA Snow Campaign Wraps for 2021
As the last snow melts, NASA's SnowEx teams are packing up the snowshoes, skis, and scientific instruments they've used all ...
New research finds 1M deaths in 2017 attributable to fossil fuel combustion
Contemporary and comprehensive evaluation of source sector and fuel contributions to the PM2.5 disease burden across over 200 countries An ...
Microbes in ocean play important role in moderating Earth’s temperature
Methane-eating microbes help regulate Earth's temperatures with remarkably high metabolic rates within seafloor carbonate rocks Methane is a strong greenhouse ...
Pollutant concentration increases in the franciscana dolphin
One of the smallest and most threatened dolphin species worldwide The concentration of potentially toxic metals is increasing in the ...
Using machine learning and radar to better understand storm surge risk
The types of land around us play an important role in how major storms will unfold -- flood waters may ...
Biodiversity ‘hotspots’ imperiled along California’s streams
Intensive water management promotes 'live fast, die young' cycle in floodplain forests A study of woodland ecosystems that provide habitat ...
Data from community science is underutilized; new study aims to change that
New paper provides framework for how scientists can leverage community-generated data to monitor global biodiversity change SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June ...
A quarter of global harvests at risk if agriculture does not adapt to climate change
Shifts in weather patterns induced by climate change will increase extreme heat and reduce rainfall across major crop growing regions, ...
CAPPA students win national environmental design challenge
UTA student teams take first place, honorable mention in EPA competition Student teams from The University of Texas at Arlington ...
Butterflies and moths have difficulty adjusting to a rapidly changing climate
Climate change exerts great pressure for change on species and biodiversity. A recent study conducted by the University of Helsinki ...
More sustainable mortars and concrete with optimal thermal and mechanical efficiency
The University of the Basque Country-UPV/EHU is researching mortars and concrete manufactured from industrial by-products, within the circular economy approach ...
Combating maritime litter
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon categorizes innovative solutions for fighting pollution in the oceans Plastic bottles drifting in the sea; bags in the ...
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