Ecosystems
Australian researchers have published a new study on climate change, uncovering the genetic mechanisms behind coral recovery from heat stress. The study, conducted at the University of Western Australia, focused on a common Acropora coral species from the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. The research team, led by Declan J. A.
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In a recent study conducted in Nova Scotia, researchers from Khulna University explored the complex interconnections between land surface temperature, air pollution, ecosystem services values, and land use and land cover change. Using datasets on land use and land cover, ecosystem services values, land surface temperature, aerosol optical depth, and
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Climate change is altering the world's wetlands at an alarming rate, with devastating effects on biodiversity and ecosystems. Recent research from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences in Coimbatore, India, investigates the impact of climate change on these delicate ecosystems. The study, funded by the National Science Foundation,
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Researchers at the University of Helsinki are stressing the importance of implementing adaptive ecosystem restoration to minimize the risk of zoonotic diseases associated with restoration projects. The study, part of the Horizon Europe Project BEPREP, focuses on providing practical guidance for stakeholders in ecosystem restoration projects. The team is concerned
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Researchers have found that alkaline wetlands in China are particularly sensitive to global climate change, with rising temperatures leading to increased methane emissions and disrupted ecosystem balance. The study, conducted by a team from the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, used 60-day incubation experiments with temperature gradients to
Climate change
Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to nearly half of the world's World Heritage sites, with 117 of 271 sites evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) facing high or very high levels of threat. This represents a sharp increase from 33% in 2020 and
Climate change
Regenerating forests typically absorb carbon dioxide but release methane and nitrous oxide, leading to a net warming effect. However, this warming effect is outweighed by the carbon dioxide absorbed by growing trees in most ecosystems. A new study led by Columbia University scientists has shed light on the complex climate
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Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia, a regional organization dedicated to promoting sustainable marine environmental management, has released a press statement highlighting the World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference. The conference, held under the theme "Beautiful Coasts: Ecological Priority and Green Development," aimed to promote
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The Kazakh people in Altay, Xinjiang, possess a rich cultural heritage of traditional knowledge about medicinal food plants (MFPs), shaped by their nomadic pastoralist lifestyle and the unique mountain-grassland ecosystems of the region. However, this biocultural heritage is threatened by human activities, rapid globalization, climate change, and generational knowledge loss.
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Researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara have published a study on climate change in West Africa, highlighting the importance of detecting trends in hydro-climatological time series to enhance the utilization of water resources. The study employs the innovative trend analysis (ITA) method to detect rainfall trends at nine
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Accurate forest biomass estimation is crucial for quantifying carbon stocks, guiding sustainable forest management, and informing climate change mitigation strategies. A recent study published in Land highlights the challenges and opportunities in using artificial intelligence for forest biomass estimation. The research, conducted by Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
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Researchers have conducted a study to assess the effects of climate change and rapid urbanization on ecosystem services in Shanghai, China. According to the study, climate change and urbanization exert significant impacts on ecosystem services, making it crucial to evaluate and predict these services for urban sustainable development. The study
