As British Columbians prepare for the holiday season, climate change is reshaping the Christmas tree industry in unexpected ways.
Unlocking Ammonia as a Fuel Source for Heavy Industry
At a high level, ammonia seems like a dream fuel: It’s carbon-free, energy-dense, and easier to move and store than hydrogen.
Ancient Rocks Reveal Themselves as ‘Carbon Sponges’
Sixty-million-year-old rock samples from deep under the ocean have revealed how huge amounts of carbon dioxide are stored for millennia in piles of lava rubble that accumulate on the seafloor.
Scientists warn half the world’s beaches could disappear
Human development and climate-driven sea level rise are accelerating global beach erosion and undermining the natural processes that sustain coastal ecosystems. Studies reveal that urban activity on the sand harms biodiversity in every connected zone, magnifying worldwide erosion risks.
Mining Waste Used in Concrete
Flinders University researchers are turning mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction – proving that superior construction materials can be developed from unlikely sources.
Over Half of Global Coastal Settlements are Retreating Inland Due to Intensifying Climate Risks
For centuries, coastlines have attracted dense human settlement and economic activity.
Old Air Samples Hint at Effects of Climate Change
Through the DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, researchers at Lund University in Sweden can show that spore dispersal of northern mosses has shifted over the past 35 years.
Southern Ocean’s Heat Storage – a Possible Cause of Future ‘Heat Burps’
A modelling study shows how heat stored in the ocean could be released after centuries of global cooling.
Exploring the Links Between Climate and Volcanism
Today, the German research vessel SONNE departs from Balboa (Panama) on a five-week expedition along the Central American Volcanic Arc.
Researchers Discover Cell Defect Linked to the Development of Alzheimer’s
They’re tiny particles – with potentially huge human consequences.