Extreme floods and severe droughts on the Amazon River have occurred more frequently in the last 40 years.
Could Microplastics in Soil Introduce Drug-Resistant Superbugs to the Food Supply?
Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics.
Sweet Corn Yield at the Mercy of the Environment, Except for One Key Factor
A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has identified the top factors accounting for yield variability in processing sweet corn (used for canned and frozen products), including one within the control of processors.
Call to Protect Whales and Dolphins at Indian Ocean Hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a new protected area.
Firing Up Fire Detection Efforts with Deep Learning Models
Researchers at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego have developed new deep learning models to continue improving efforts for early wildfire detection.
Study: Atmospheric Circulation Weakens Following Volcanic Eruptions
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined.
Tree Mortality in the Black Forest on the Rise – Climate Change a Key Driver
Climate impacts such as dry, hot summers reduce the growth and increase the mortality of trees in the Black Forest because they negatively influence the climatic water balance, i.e., the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspiration.
Realising a Vision for a Sustainable Agri-Food System
A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, The University of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.
El Niño and La Niña Multi-Year Events Could Become More Common
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined. Unsurprisingly, its activity affects conditions around the globe.
Making Aviation Fuel From Biomass
In 2021, nearly a quarter of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions came from the transportation sector, with aviation being a significant contributor.