Extreme weather leaves energy networks vulnerable to 'hostile actors,' Climate Statement warns
Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia's energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government's annual Climate Change Statement warns.
Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia's energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government's annual Climate Change Statement warns.
Environment
Nov 29, 2023
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Life on Earth is facing the greatest rate of extinction in history—and humans are the disruptive force, according to a leading ecologist.
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2023
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Interactions between plants and their associated soil biota (plant-soil feedback, PSF) are often considered to be one of the most important drivers of plant abundance, community composition, and biological invasion. However, ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 21, 2023
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World War II concluded decades ago, but live mines lurking on the ocean floor still pose threats, potentially spewing unexpected geysers or releasing contaminants into the water. Experts conduct controlled explosions to clear ...
Environment
Nov 20, 2023
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Numerous studies have analyzed the financial implications associated with the control and impact of invasive alien species. The varied methodologies employed in assessing the monetary costs, the diverse categories of costs ...
Ecology
Nov 20, 2023
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Human trade and transport have led to the intentional and accidental introductions of non-native species outside of their natural range globally. These biological invasions can cause extinctions, cost trillions, and spread ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 16, 2023
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Invasive carp (formerly known as Asian carp) pose a significant threat to South Dakota's lakes and rivers, natural resources that are treasured by thousands of anglers, boaters and water sports enthusiasts each year.
Ecology
Nov 15, 2023
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Naturalized species, which are not native but have established themselves in new locations, have the potential to spread even further to suitable habitats in many parts of the world, reports a new study by Henry Häkkinen, ...
Ecology
Nov 14, 2023
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Canada geese strengthen existing friendships and forge a few new connections after losing close associates from their flock, new research shows. The paper, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, is titled "Culling-induced ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 14, 2023
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The San Juan River, a major tributary of the Colorado River located in the "Four Corners" region of the southwestern United States, is home to two native fish species—the Colorado pikeminnow and the Razorback sucker. Both ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 9, 2023
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