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Environment

Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents
16.05.202216.05.2022

Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents

Plant-covered roofs have become a regular sight in Portland, Oregon. The city is a leader in [...]
How does forest restoration affect water cycles?
16.05.202216.05.2022

How does forest restoration affect water cycles?

How would afforestation and restauration of large areas worldwide affect water-fluxes world wide? A new study led by Wageningen University researcher Anne [...]
Flood risk reduction with multiple benefits: more space for the river
10.05.202210.05.2022

Flood risk reduction with multiple benefits: more space for the river

Ecological flood control, i.e. measures that restore floodplains, is effective, technically possible and economically efficient. Yet, [...]
The forest as a shelter for insects in warmer climates?
09.05.202207.05.2022

The forest as a shelter for insects in warmer climates?

Insect diversity is declining in Bavaria. Land use is a major driver, but the impact of [...]
Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests
07.05.202206.05.2022

Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests

Substituting just a fifth of meat from cattle with microbial protein – a meat alternative produced [...]
‘Flash Droughts’ Coming on Faster, Global Study Shows
06.05.202203.05.2022

‘Flash Droughts’ Coming on Faster, Global Study Shows

Just like flash floods, flash droughts come on fast — drying out soil in a matter [...]
Dalai Lama: Message for Earth Day 2022
22.04.202222.04.2022

Dalai Lama: Message for Earth Day 2022

On Earth Day 2022, let us remember that everybody wants to live a happy life. Not [...]
Regenerative Agriculture: Healthy Soil Best Bet for Carbon Storage
09.04.202207.04.2022

Regenerative Agriculture: Healthy Soil Best Bet for Carbon Storage

Agriculture is the main driver of global deforestation and land conversion, and food systems account for [...]
Microplastics found in human bloodstream
30.03.202229.03.2022

Microplastics found in human bloodstream

A research team led by ecotoxicologist Heather Leslie and analytical chemist Marja Lamoree have become the [...]
Food crisis due to Ukraine  war calls for demand-side action
21.03.202220.03.2022

Food crisis due to Ukraine war calls for demand-side action

Less animal products, less waste, and greening EU agricultural policy The global food system is impacted [...]
A green neighbourhood is being built in Africa
10.03.202208.03.2022

A green neighbourhood is being built in Africa

A modern, sustainable district is being built in Rwanda’s capital – Green and affordable living in [...]
Global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021
09.03.202209.03.2022

Global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021

Increased use of coal was the main factor driving up global energy-related CO2 emissions by over [...]
Beetles in Climate Change
02.03.202228.02.2022

Beetles in Climate Change

How do canopy insects react to the sudden disappearance of their host tree? A study in [...]
Methane emissions from the energy sector are 70% higher than official figures
01.03.202201.03.2022

Methane emissions from the energy sector are 70% higher than official figures

The IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows emissions from oil, gas and coal are on the rise [...]
Number of wildfires to rise by 50% by 2100
26.02.202226.02.2022

Number of wildfires to rise by 50% by 2100

The governments are not prepared, experts warn – Wildfires and climate change are “mutually exacerbating”. Even [...]
Climate change affects the diet of birds
23.02.202221.02.2022

Climate change affects the diet of birds

The buffet of healthy insects starts earlier, is no longer as varied, and is only half [...]
Environment
16.05.202216.05.2022

Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents

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Environment
16.05.202216.05.2022

How does forest restoration affect water cycles?

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Environment
10.05.202210.05.2022

Flood risk reduction with multiple benefits: more space for the river

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Environment
09.05.202207.05.2022

The forest as a shelter for insects in warmer climates?

Environment
07.05.202206.05.2022

Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests

utexas.edu | USDA
Environment
06.05.202203.05.2022

‘Flash Droughts’ Coming on Faster, Global Study Shows

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