Global warming
A new report by China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research has shed light on the delicate balance of the desert steppe ecosystem in the Northern Foothills of the Yinshan Mountains, revealing its heightened sensitivity to global climate change. Funded by various organizations, the research aims to advance ecological
Global warming
Research conducted by a team of scientists from Xi'an University of Technology has provided new insights into the complex relationships between climate change, human activities, and ecosystem health in the Yellow River basin. By employing the vitality-organization-resilience-service model, the study quantified the spatiotemporal evolution of ecosystem health in
Global warming
New research from the University of Exeter highlights the significant impact fish have on maintaining the seabed's ecosystem, which in turn affects the global climate. The study, conducted by the Convex Seascape Survey, found that 185 fish species in shallow UK seas contribute to bioturbation, or the churning
Global warming
Research by Utrecht University indicates that global population growth, economic growth, and climate change have led to a decline in groundwater resources, crucial for sustaining groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs). A framework for mapping GDEs at a large scale was developed using results from a high-resolution global groundwater model. The study focused
