Researchers have quantified the energy of ocean currents larger than 1,000 kilometers. Using a novel coarse-graining technique, they have discovered that the most energetic is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, some 9,000 kilometers in diameter.
Earth’s newest secret: How volcanoes really work
It isn't every day that we learn something that fundamentally changes how we understand our world. But for volcanologists across the globe, such a revelation has occurred.
Pollutants from burning structures linger in waterways post-wildfire
As the frequency of wildfires has increased, so have pollutants in the waters from burned watersheds, say researchers in a review paper that highlights the need for more research in the area.
Refreezing Poles Feasible and Cheap, New Study Finds
The poles are warming several times faster than the global average, causing record smashing heatwaves that were reported earlier this year in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
Growing Thyme Among Almond Trees Increases the Productivity of the Land and Mitigates Climate Change
The introduction of perennial crops in the alleys of rain-fed Mediterranean almond trees reduces the emission of greenhouse gases, according to the latest study by the Diverfarming project.
Forests’ Carbon Mitigation Role Threatened by Triple Risk – Study
Forests exist in a delicate balance with climate change - sucking carbon dioxide out of the air and hosting biodiversity, as long as droughts, wildfires and ecosystem shifts do not kill them first, a new study reveals.
How songbirds’ striking colors put them at risk
Bright, uniquely colored songbirds are at higher risk of extinction and more likely to be traded as pets. Researchers also predict that almost 500 additional bird species, most of them living in the tropics, are at risk of future trade based on their unique and desirable coloration.
Decoupling from China on clean tech comes with far more risks than reward, study finds
The current U.S. trajectory to decouple from China on clean energy technologies can harm national and global efforts to mitigate climate change, reveals a new study.
How a Plant From the USA Invaded Europe
Alien species pose one of the world’s major environmental problems.
Warming Waters Challenge Atlantic Salmon, Both Wild and Farmed
Whether roaming wild or enclosed in floating feedlots on the ocean, Atlantic salmon are cold-water fishes.