[Global] Ocean acidification is already threatening marine life around the world, and conditions are only expected to worsen in the coming Continue reading Seaweed and seagrass buffer the acidity of the nearby ocean
Category Archives: Global warming and climate change
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Rapid evolution of a calcareous microalgae
[Global] Laboratory experiments are easy to control and reproduce but are insufficient to mimic the complexity of natural ecosystems. Continue reading Rapid evolution of a calcareous microalgae
What is going on with the world’s corals, what is being done to help, and what can you do
[Global] Coral reefs are vibrant, diverse ecosystems that serve as home to 25 percent of marine species, including 4,000 species of Continue reading What is going on with the world’s corals, what is being done to help, and what can you do
Sea ice algae blooms in the dark
[Global, Denmark] Researchers from Aarhus University have measured a new world record: Small ice algae on the underside of the Continue reading Sea ice algae blooms in the dark
World’s oceans in 2017 were the hottest on record ‘by far’ as a result of increased greenhouse gases
[Global] The world’s oceans in 2017 were the hottest on record ‘by far’, a new study has found. Continue reading World’s oceans in 2017 were the hottest on record ‘by far’ as a result of increased greenhouse gases
Algae growth reduces reflectivity, enhances Greenland ice sheet melting
[Global] New research shows algae growing on the Greenland ice sheet, the Earth’s second-largest ice sheet, significantly reduce the Continue reading Algae growth reduces reflectivity, enhances Greenland ice sheet melting
NASA map of Earth’s seasons over 20 years highlights climate change
[Global] NASA has captured 20 years of changing seasons in a striking new global map of planet Earth. Continue reading NASA map of Earth’s seasons over 20 years highlights climate change
Seaweed can reduce greenhouse emissions
[Australia] The next stage in humanity’s fight to reduce greenhouse emissions may revolve around seaweed, says Professor Continue reading Seaweed can reduce greenhouse emissions
Catastrophic warning about the fate of humanity is given by 15,000 scientists
[Global] A prophetic ‘warning to humanity’ giving notice of perils facing the Earth has been issued by more than 15,000 scientists Continue reading Catastrophic warning about the fate of humanity is given by 15,000 scientists
Removing carbon from atmosphere can be simple and low tech
[Global] But “if you’re really concerned about coral reefs, biodiversity [and] food production in very poor regions, we’re going Continue reading Removing carbon from atmosphere can be simple and low tech