Environmental research as a research area encompasses the systematic, interdisciplinary study of physical, chemical, biological, and socio-economic processes that govern the natural and built environments, including their interactions with human activities. It investigates phenomena such as pollutant fate and transport, ecosystem structure and function, climate and atmospheric processes, land-use change, and resource dynamics, often integrating field observations, laboratory experiments, remote sensing, and computational modeling. The field aims to quantify environmental change, assess risks and impacts on ecosystems and human health, and provide an empirical basis for environmental management, conservation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability-oriented policy development.
Air pollution does not have to exceed federal limits to potentially harm human health, according to a new published study from the University of Mississippi.
Environment
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Among the goals it has set for 2030, the European Union aims to ensure that at least one quarter of agricultural land is farmed using organic or ecological practices. In this race, Andalusia holds a significant advantage: ...
Agriculture
Jun 2, 2026
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The use of digital tools and better coordination between different organizations can help the U.K. significantly optimize its first line of defense against ecological degradation, new research shows. Unified and local efforts ...
Environment
Jun 1, 2026
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In recent years, citizen science methodology has gained significant momentum and is becoming increasingly important in large-scale ecological and conservation research. By involving volunteers, it enables a level of spatial ...
Ecology
May 21, 2026
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A comprehensive scoping review reveals that participatory practices are central to the success of multi-actor collaboration in landscape planning and governance. This scoping review shows that a wide range of different participatory ...
Environment
May 16, 2026
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A major international study has found that contact with the natural world is linked to higher levels of life satisfaction—and we have our bodies to thank for unlocking this benefit.
Environment
May 14, 2026
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The impacts were severe: Within a very short time, tropical storm Doksuri intensified into a super typhoon in July 2023. Exceptionally strong winds tore roofs from houses along the coasts of China and the Philippines, trees ...
Earth Sciences
May 13, 2026
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Take a brief walk outside and you're likely to encounter a wide range of things that could influence your health—the sunlight beaming on your face, a plume of exhaust, or even noise from a car driving by. Each exposure carries ...
Environment
May 2, 2026
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English farmers shrank their environmental footprint between 2010 and 2021, with decreases in several key areas, including greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer overuse and cattle populations, reports a new study by Yusheng ...
Agriculture
Apr 29, 2026
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A new study published in Earth's Future introduces the eLTER Framework of Standard Observations (eLTER SO)—a structured, harmonized system designed to support consistent long-term environmental observation across Europe. ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 22, 2026
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