Natural resources
Researchers have discovered that wild pigs (Sus scrofa) can significantly impact the behavior and activity of native species, specifically the Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). The study, conducted by Oklahoma State University, found that the presence of wild pigs can increase armadillo detection rates by 3.5 to 5.1 times
Natural resources
Research conducted in western Washington highlights the significant role peatlands play in providing biodiversity, ecological functions, and cultural resources. Despite their importance, peatlands in the region have been impacted by historical and ongoing land use practices, resulting in degradation and loss of these ecosystems. Understanding the complex interactions between climate,
Climate change
The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive climate diplomacy and multilateral action at the first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal. The forum, themed 'Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity,' brought together high-level government officials, UN leaders, scientists, civil society, and regional communities to
Climate change
The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by inaugurating a 13-member Waterways Sanitation Management Team. The team, which was inaugurated at the Agency Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will be responsible for driving initiatives that promote clean water and sanitation, mitigate climate
Climate change
Grade 7 students in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region received hands-on environmental science education through the annual Earth Challenge at Scout Island in April. The comprehensive education program covered various topics, including water, ecosystems, air, waste, invasive species, and climate change. The program included five days of lessons at Scout Island, culminating
Climate change
On the Yemeni island of Socotra, a unique species of tree is struggling to survive. The dragon's blood tree, known for its unusual canopies and blood-red sap, is facing extinction due to the country's civil war, invasive goat populations, and climate change. According to scientists, the
Climate change
Researchers at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research have published a study in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, highlighting the devastating impact of wastewater pollution on coral reefs. According to the study, coral reefs face severe threats from climate change and local stressors, with reef fish playing a crucial role
Climate change
Alpine environments, among the most fragile ecosystems on the planet, are under siege from climate change, which is causing glacier retreat and altering plant communities, biodiversity, and ecosystem functions. The socio-economic consequences of these biodiversity changes are being explored by researchers, who have developed a novel concept called Plants'
Climate change
Researchers at Southwest Forestry University have developed a model to estimate the carbon stock (CS) of Olea europaea L., a species of high economic and ecological value, in plantations. The study utilized a logarithmic nonlinear seemingly unrelated regression (LNSUR) method to construct an independent estimation model of CS, as well
Climate change
Research conducted in Morocco's Ifrane National Park has demonstrated the crucial role of Water-Regulating Ecosystem Services (WRES) in maintaining water quality and preventing soil erosion. The study, led by researchers from the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, analyzed historical Land Use Land Cover (LULC) data
Climate change
Researchers from the Polar Research Institute of China have investigated the impacts of uncertainty in ecosystem model parameters on fisheries management in the Southern Ocean. The study used the OSMOSE ecosystem model for the Cooperation Sea, a region important for fisheries and conservation. The results showed that the community in
Global warming
A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has found that the EU's ambitious Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) is essential to achieving biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation targets without compromising the supply of agricultural and forest products. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, shows
