In devastating cases dotting the globe in recent years, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity of destructive wildfires.
Wildfires Also Impact Aquatic Ecosystems
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Migratory Bats Can Detect the Earth’s Magnetic Field
Pipistrelle bats have a magnetic compass and calibrate it at sunset, according to a new study published in the journal Biology Letters.
Wildfires Increasing Across Eastern U.S., New Study Reveals
In a new analysis of data spanning more than three decades in the eastern United States published Monday, a team of scientists found a concerning trend – an increasing number of wildfires across a large swath of America.
Pesticides and Adjuvants Disrupt Honey Bee’s Sense of Smell
It has long been known that exposure to pesticide sprays is harmful to honey bees.
Hotter Weather Caused by Climate Change Could Mean More Mosquitos, According to VCU-Led Study
A warmer environment could mean more mosquitos as it becomes harder for their predators to control the population, according to a recent study led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.
Ecosystem Benefits to Humanity Expected to Decline by 9% by 2100
As climate change redistributes terrestrial ecosystems across the globe, the world’s natural capital is expected to decrease, causing a 9% loss of ecosystem services by 2100.
