How we reduce CO2 emissions in the built environment is changing – with focus moving from energy efficiency to reducing embodied carbon, according to UNSW’s Philip Oldfield.
Embodied Carbon in Buildings: A New Frontier in Greenhouse Gas Reduction
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New Map on Potentially Groundwater-Dependent Vegetation in the Mediterranean Biome
Decreasing rainfall and increased groundwater use are threatening vegetation and ultimately biodiversity in the Mediterranean biome.
Farms That Create Habitat Key to Food Security and Biodiversity
It seems intuitive that forests would provide better habitat for forest-dwelling wildlife than farms.
Most Species Are Rare. But Not Very Rare
Over time, biodiversity observations around the world have unveiled a potential universal pattern of how many species are common, very rare or somewhere in-between.
Blowing Snow Contributes to Arctic Warming
When it comes to global warming trends, the Arctic is a troubling outlier.
Burning Candles and Fumes From Cooking Is Harmful for People With Mild Asthma
A new study from Aarhus University shows that young individuals with even mild asthma should remember to turn ventilation all the way up when cooking or burning candles.
