Credit: PixaobayA novel research endeavor, employing a unique method to examine satellite images of boreal forests spanning the past thirty years, has identified that fire might be altering the landscape of the area in an unforeseen manner, catching researchers off guard with its findings.Throughout history, fires in North American boreal forests have typically resulted...
Credit: DepositphotosA recent study unveils the impending rise in river temperatures due to reduced water flows and increasing atmospheric temperatures, posing significant challenges for aquatic ecosystems, wildlife, and human society.With the ongoing global warming attributed to climate change and the projected increase in the frequency and severity of droughts, a recent study sheds light...
Maps showing trends in global, population-weighted PM2.5 over (a) 1998-2011 and (b) 2011-2019Li et al./Washington University in St. LouisDespite the concerns surrounding climate change, a recent study reveals a positive trend in air pollution. Global data analysis indicates a reduction in exposure to fine particulate matter, a significant environmental health hazard.PM2.5, which stands for...
A study has found that tire wear and tear contributes to urban waterway pollution. Credit: PixaobayResearchers from Australia have uncovered that tire degradation constitutes a significant source of contamination in urban waterways, generating particulate matter, including microplastics. However, they have also identified effective methods to mitigate this form of pollution, which poses risks to...
Credit: New perspectiveRemote work reduces carbon footprint. A recent study conducted by Cornell University and Microsoft has highlighted the potential for remote workers to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, up to 54% less compared to their onsite counterparts.This substantial reduction is influenced by various factors, including lifestyle choices and the structure of...
Credit: PixaobayA study led by Penn State reveals that rivers are experiencing more rapid warming and oxygen loss compared to oceans. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, indicates that out of approximately 800 rivers studied, 87% showed warming trends, and 70% exhibited oxygen loss.According to the study, river systems, especially in...
Credit: PixaobayWithin the scope of the CLOUD project at CERN's nuclear research center, scientists at PSI have pinpointed sesquiterpenes, which are gaseous hydrocarbons emitted by plants, as a significant contributor to cloud formation. This discovery holds the potential to minimize uncertainties in climate models and enhance the precision of climate predictions. The research findings...
Credit: PixaobayLarge herbivores play a crucial role in safeguarding local ecosystems by consuming and trampling invasive plant species that pose a threat to biodiversity.You might question the logic behind this, as you may wonder if these large animals also consume and damage native plants. However, this is not the case. Native plants have evolved...
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Credit: Unsplash.Effluents from wastewater treatment plants have a complex impact on aquatic ecosystems, leading to shifts in species composition. While some species dwindle, others thrive as a result. His study explores the ramifications of wastewater treatment plant effluents on invertebrate communities in Hesse, shedding light on the broader implications for aquatic ecosystems.Wastewater...
Credit: PixaobayA recent study suggests that numerous European cities have the potential to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within the next decade by integrating nature into their infrastructure.A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has highlighted the strategies that European cities can employ to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the next decade...
