Thawing permafrost can accelerate global warming
Insufficiently considered carbon stocks in very old sediments are released as greenhouse gases / publication in [...]
Environment
Trees call for help from birds and predatory insects
Trees emit scents when attacked by caterpillars and other herbivores. They use these to attract predatory [...]
Climate change and wildfires could increase ozone hole
Smoke from wild fires could increase ozone depletion in the upper layers of the atmosphere and [...]
Well insured: Forests with many tree species grow more consistently
Species richness stabilises forests against extreme climate conditions The annual growth of forests fluctuates due to [...]
Real-time, interactive monitoring of forest health
Interactive online platform uses satellite images to display status of European forests. The output is based [...]
Quality of life increases when we live, eat and travel energy-efficiently
In a comprehensive research project a global team of experts explores the connection between “demand-side climate [...]
Africa’s “Green Wall” also makes economic sense
However, a study by the University of Bonn shows that this does not apply to all [...]
Not yet silent spring: shifting sounds of birdsong
Natural sounds, and birdsong in particular, play a key role in building and maintaining our connection [...]
New study shows how changing climate fuels harmful algae blooms
When algae go wild, bad things can happen, especially when those algae produce toxic substances. The [...]
Emissions Gap Report 2021
With climate change intensifying and scientists warning that humanity is running out of time to limit [...]
Coastal Erosion in Maldives: Is Climate Change the Only Cause?
Small island countries like Maldives are severely affected by climate change and the resulting rise in [...]
Global Hunger Index
What do we know about the hunger situation worldwide? Has progress been made or are there [...]
Exposure to Deadly Urban Heat Worldwide Has Tripled in Recent Decades, Says Study
A Fifth of World Population Is Affected; Many U.S. Cities on List A new study of [...]
Marine heatwaves could wipe out an extra six per cent of a country’s fish catches, costing millions their jobs
Extremely hot years will wipe out hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fish available for catch [...]
Eliminating microplastics on farmland
In many countries, farmers and gardeners use mulch films to increase their crop yields. The films [...]
Diversity matters: Species richness keeps ecosystems running
Increased biological diversity improves ecosystem functioning. A heterogeneous environment further promotes this positive effect of biodiversity [...]