In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it sows, say researchers from the University of Surrey.
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Shrinking Glaciers: Microscopic Fungi Enhance Soil Carbon Storage in New Landscapes Created by Shrinking Arctic Glaciers
Melting Arctic glaciers are in rapid recession, and microscopic organisms colonise the newly exposed landscapes. Dr. James Bradley, Honorary Reader in Arctic Biogeochemistry in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, and his team, have revealed that yeasts play an important role in soil formation in the Arctic after glaciers have melted away.
Wastewater is a Viable Medium for Growing Lettuce in Hydroponic Systems, Study Shows
Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production.
The Race to Save Glacial Ice Records Before They Melt Away
When Margit Schwikowski helicoptered up to Switzerland’s Corbassière glacier in 2020, it was clear that things weren’t right.
Amid A.I. Boom, Google’s Emissions Have Grown by Half
Google has reported that, since 2019, its emissions have grown by 48 percent, an enormous increase that reflects the vast amounts of energy used by artificial intelligence.
Mighty Floods of the Nile River During Warmer and Wetter Climates
Global warming as well as recent droughts and floods threaten large populations along the Nile Valley.