Environment

It’s hard to believe that there is anything positive that could come out of wildfires. They have devastated homes, taken lives, erased memories, leveled cities and destroyed our forests and wildlands. But a University of […]

Generative artificial intelligence systems require a lot of energy, but many AI developers are hoping the technology can ultimately be a boon for the climate—possibly leading to a more efficient power grid, for instance.This post […]

A new global analysis reveals a critical oversight in sustainable coffee and carbon-capture initiatives. These programs incentivize the planting of new trees yet fail to reward the preservation of mature shade trees in existing agroforestry […]

A common data basis is the prerequisite for efficient and informed action. Up to now, this has, however, been lacking for plant health, which is of great importance for global agriculture and climate research.This post […]

Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago that is technically a part of Norway, lies about halfway between the northernmost part of Norway and the North Pole. Currently, about 60% of Svalbard’s surface is covered in glaciers, but […]

More trees will cool the climate and suppress fires, but mainly if planted in the tropics, according to a new UC Riverside study.This post was originally published on this site.

Heat waves—prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather—influence egg prices, energy bills and even public transit. And they’re becoming more common as temperatures increase.This post was originally published on this site.

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean at the surface and has been increasing the acidity of Pacific waters since the beginning of the industrial revolution over 200 years ago. A new study, led […]

Hotspots of bacteria and phosphorus at England’s most famous lake must be addressed urgently, the authors of a study into its water quality warned on Tuesday.This post was originally published on this site.

There’s a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island on the North Carolina Outer Banks that says, “One road on. One road off (sometimes)”—poking fun at the constant battle between Mother Nature and a thin ribbon of […]