Aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic plants and animals, contributes to biodiversity and habitat loss in freshwater and marine ecosystems globally, but when used wisely, it can also be part of the solution, new research shows.
Improving Health Outcomes by Targeting Climate and Air Pollution Simultaneously
Climate policies are typically designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that result from human activities and drive climate change.
How Could the Aurora Borealis Affect Energy Grids When Renewables are Added to the Mix?
As the world transitions toward more renewable energy resources and deals with the consequences of a changing climate, the resiliency of energy infrastructure is becoming ever more urgent.
Climate Change, Urbanization Drive Major Declines in L.A.’s Birds
Climate change isn’t the only threat facing California’s birds.
How Iceland Could Have a Starring Role as a Sustainable Alternative Protein Exporter to Northern Europe
Iceland could help address Northern Europe’s food security issues with the scaling-up of its industrial production of Spirulina – an alternative protein source that is nutritious, sustainable and risk resilient.
Scientists Use Satellite Images to Study the Degradation of Rangelands in Tanzania
East Africa’s iconic rangelands - under threat from climate change and human activity - have the potential to recover from repeated environmental shocks and degradation, a new study has concluded.
How Weather Forecasts Can Help Dams Supply More Water
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing ways to use improved weather forecasts to manage some of the nation’s largest dams to store more water and prevent floods.
Electric Vehicles Can Go the Distance
One nagging concern U.S. consumers have about electric vehicles (EVs) is the ability of these battery-operated cars and trucks to get you where you want to go without running out of power.
Out of the Blue
Blue foods — those that come from the ocean or freshwater environments — have tremendous potential to help address several global challenges.
Climate ‘Spiral’ Threatens Land Carbon Stores – Study
The world’s forests are losing their ability to absorb carbon due to increasingly ‘unstable’ conditions caused by humans, a landmark study has found.