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New Research Suggests Global Ice Age Changed the Face of the Planet

Curtin University researchers have discovered that a global ice age more than 600 million years ago dramatically altered the face of the planet, leaving a barren, flooded landscape and clear oceans.

16 Oct 2019

Multifactor Models Expose the Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life

For a long time, rising ocean temperatures have been associated with negative effects on marine life, but researchers from Florida State University have discovered that the long-term outlook for numerous marine species is a lot more complex—and perhaps bleaker—than researchers formerly believed.

1 Oct 2019

First Evidence of Massive Gas Reservoir in Okinawa Trough off Southwestern Japan

Scientists from Kyushu University studied seismic pressure wave reflections from the subseafloor geology off southwestern Japan and have discovered the first proof for the existence of an enormous gas reservoir at the point where the Earth’s crust is separated.

23 Sep 2019

Realistic Experiments Needed to Analyze Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems

When it comes to the effect of climate change on ecosystems, there are still large gaps in knowledge. A majority of experiments are impractical as they do not match the projected climate scenarios for a particular region.

17 Sep 2019

EMEC Launch TAP2G - The Inaugural Trans-Atlantic Power to Gas Workshop

The first ever Transatlantic Power to Gas (TAP2G) Workshop is due to be held during Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Festival on 3 - 4 October 2019.

From European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd. 16 Sep 2019

Health Savings from Cleaner Air Exceed Policy Costs, Reports Study

In the midst of rollbacks of the Clean Power Plan and other environmental legislation at the federal level, many U.S. states, cities, and towns have made a determination to deal with issues by themselves and execute policies to advance renewable energy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

19 Aug 2019

Researchers Develop Tools to Help Manage Seagrass Survival

A new QUT-led study has developed a statistical toolbox to help avoid seagrass loss as the marine meadows provide shelter, food and oxygen to fish and at-risk species like dugongs and green turtles.

16 Aug 2019

Scientists Study Response of Stony Corals to Varying Natural Environment

For millions of years, corals have been the principal framework builders of reef structures forming habitats for the different community of species. It is well established that ocean acidification, which is being intensified with increasing climate change, is more and more affecting coral growth.

12 Aug 2019

Marine Microbes Could Play an Important Role in Climate Change

Researchers have discovered that marine bacteria with a unique metabolism may have an important role to play in the way Earth regulates climate.

8 Aug 2019

Study Reveals Inability of Various Species to Adapt to Climate Change

According to an international team of researchers, including a biologist from Iowa State University, climate change is surpassing the potential of birds and other species to adjust to their changing environment.

5 Aug 2019