Mountains worldwide are experiencing climate change more intensely than lowland areas, with potentially devastating consequences for billions of people who live in and/or depend on these regions, according to a major global review.
Rainforests Under Threat: Report Calls for Protection and Restoration to Help the South West’s Temperate Rainforests Thrive
Temperate rainforests are among the rarest habitats on Earth, supporting unique biodiversity and providing vital benefits from climate regulation and natural flood management to supporting human wellbeing.
Cornell Ash Trees Aim to Beat Back Borer Insects
Ash saplings newly planted on Cornell land are potentially resistant to devastating emerald ash borer insects, making the university the first propagation center in New York state.
Study Identifies Great Potential for Forest Restoration in Urban Fringe Areas
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) by researchers from the Nucleus of Analysis and Synthesis of Nature-Based Solutions (BIOTA Synthesis), a FAPESP Science Center for Development (SCD), identified approximately 410,000 hectares in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, with potential for forest restoration in urban fringe...
Fossil Fuels Speed up Shifts in Europe’s Winter Rainfall
New study reveals burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
Kelp Farming is Expensive, But a New Resource Points to Lower Costs
Farming kelp to sell as food, beauty products, fertilizer additives and other goods is a growing industry in Maine, but also a costly one. One key barrier for new farmers is a lack of cost-analysis tools to help reduce expenditures and develop sustainable business plans.
Oral Arginine Reduces Amyloid Buildup in Alzheimer’s Models
Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide, and currently has no definitive cure.
Quantum Calculations Expose Hidden Chemistry of Ice
The new theoretical research by UChicago PME and ICTP researchers has implications for melting permafrost and climate change.
Monsoon Storms Will Bring Heavier Rains but Become Weaker
Climate change will make monsoon storms in South Asia wetter and weaker, with more storms pushing further inland across India.
New European Service Will Investigate Role of Warming in Weather Disasters
A new E.U. service will determine how warming is reshaping weather. Its findings, experts say, could help insurers better understand climate risks and help advocates hold polluters accountable for climate damages.