Ecological 'doom loops' edging closer, study warns
Extreme weather events such as wildfires and droughts will accelerate change in stressed systems leading to quicker tipping points of ecological decline, according to a new study.
Extreme weather events such as wildfires and droughts will accelerate change in stressed systems leading to quicker tipping points of ecological decline, according to a new study.
Ecology
Jun 23, 2023
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Degrowth policies would be effective in fighting against climate breakdown and biodiversity loss and would secure human needs and well-being. Recent reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the ...
Environment
Dec 12, 2022
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Water-soluble synthetic polymers (WSSPs) are found in many everyday products. What the consequences are when these plastics enter rivers, lakes and oceans is still largely unexplored. A team from the University of Bayreuth ...
Ecology
Oct 25, 2022
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Researchers looking to identify some of the most difficult "finds" in archeology—including sites used by nomadic hunter-gatherer communities—are tapping technology to help in the search.
Archaeology
Mar 17, 2022
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In a new paper published in Ecology Letters, Michigan State University evolutionary biologist Janette Boughman shows that the process of choosing a mate could be very important to the survival of the species. To do this, ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 7, 2022
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A new model tracking the vertical movement of algae-covered microplastic particles offers hope in the fight against plastic waste in our oceans.
Earth Sciences
Jul 13, 2021
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More than 3,000 animal species in the world today are considered endangered, with hundreds more categorized as vulnerable. Currently, ecologists don't have reliable tools to predict when a species may become at risk.
Ecology
Jan 18, 2021
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Scientists at Linköping University, Sweden, have simulated what happens in ecosystems when the habitats of different species disappear. When plants and animals lose their habitats, predator species at the top of the food ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 28, 2020
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Though the Great Lakes are called lakes, because of their sheer size, they are truly inland seas. They affect regional weather patterns, provide drinking water to millions of people and drive the economies of several states.
Environment
Sep 11, 2020
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"Good intentions" do not generally produce "good results." This wisdom also applies to establishing coherent environmental policies. Without proper oversight and planning, environmental policies can lead to unintended and ...
Environment
Mar 19, 2020
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