New research shows how growing Queensland regions can learn from biodiversity and carbon offsetting efforts to better meet water quality targets.
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Converting Methane Emissions From Dairy Farms to Biogas Could Save More Than £400M a Year in Fuel Costs
New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest - and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source.
Friday Find: How NOAA Researchers Tackled a 'Bear' of an Air Pollution Problem
Visitors to NOAA’s Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, may notice a toy bear perched high on a shelf in the hallway.
Forecasting Australia’s Disaster Migration Future
A multi-disciplinary University of Queensland project aims to quantify how many Australians will be forced to relocate because of climate change disaster scenarios in the next 25 years.
Drier Winter Habitat Impacts Songbirds’ Ability to Survive Migration
A new study from researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) shows environmental conditions in migratory birds’ winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring migration and the breeding season.
Antarctic ‘Greening’ at Dramatic Rate
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows.