Rising seas could ‘drown’ mangroves and release carbon
(Version en Español abajo) Mangroves could store less carbon – and even begin releasing it – as sea levels rise,...
Geography
‘Seed Transfer Zones’ will help restore Brazil’s degraded land
Scientists have identified “Seed Transfer Zones” to help restore vast areas of degraded land in Brazil. Published on International Biodiversity...
Climate change drives ‘emptying’ of rural Bhutan
Homes are being abandoned as climate change accelerates migration out of rural Bhutan, new research shows. The mountain kingdom is...
Host of positive ‘tipping points’ can regenerate nature
A host of positive “tipping points” can spark rapid nature recovery, a leading expert says. Action to protect and restore...
Researchers warn against securitised response to global biodiversity loss
Scientists have warned that a new UK Government report on global biodiversity loss and national security risks distorting evidence and...
Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions
A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the...
Global warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risks
Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous...
Study confirms Arctic peatlands are expanding
New research confirms Arctic peatlands are expanding as temperatures continue to rise. The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the planet,...
Science and art to combine at Exeter micro festival to highlight the issues impacting our water systems
At a time of increasing pressure on our water systems, a new microfestival will showcase environmental artists exploring the wonder...