Climate modeling is future facing, its general intent to hypothesize what our planet might look like at some later date. Because the Earth's vegetation influences climate, climate models frequently include vegetation reconstructions ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 14, 2021
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The long-term goals of the Paris Agreement—keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius and ideally 1.5 C in order to avert the worst impacts of climate change—may not be achievable by greenhouse gas emissions-reduction ...
Environment
Apr 14, 2021
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As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Board of Governors of the World Bank Group convene their spring meetings, researchers at Oxford University find that most governments have paid scant attention to the effect ...
Environment
Apr 8, 2021
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Humans have altered the ocean soundscape by drowning out natural noises relied upon by many marine animals, from shrimp to sharks.
Ecology
Apr 6, 2021
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Polar bears are often considered the poster-child species for climate change impacts. With global warming and sea-ice declines, it becomes harder for polar bears to hunt their preferred prey—seals. Increased global temperatures ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 2, 2021
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Despite the fact that our planet is mostly ocean and human maritime activity is more intense than it has ever been, we know remarkably little about the state of the ocean's biodiversity—the variety and balance of species ...
Ecology
Apr 1, 2021
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A Cranfield University academic has contributed to a new landmark report that says that governments and policy makers must recognize cooling as critical national infrastructure (CNI) if humanity is to build resilience to ...
Environment
Jul 19, 2024
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Could nature and climate anxieties predict future social behaviors, in the same way that consumer sentiment predicts purchasing and investment?
Economics & Business
Jul 19, 2024
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Photosynthesis efficiency in plants is influenced by the type of nitrogen absorbed. Ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3-) are the primary nitrogen sources, each affecting plant physiology differently. Variations in leaf anatomy, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 18, 2024
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You might think eating more sustainably requires drastic changes, such as shifting to a vegan diet. While a plant-based diet is undeniably good for the Earth, our new research shows modest changes to your eating habits can ...
Environment
Jul 16, 2024
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