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Climate Connections in the Ocean's Smallest Organisms Explored

Andrew Babbin tries to pack light for work trips. Along with the travel essentials, though, he also brings a roll each of electrical tape, duct tape, lab tape, a pack of cable ties, and some bungee cords.

7 Feb 2025

Diatomaceous Earth Outperforms Silica in Removing Water Pollutants

The University of Duisburg-Essen's research on diatomaceous earth highlights its potential as a cost-effective and renewable resource for water purification.

27 Jan 2025

Arctic Lakes Reveal Hidden Climate Threats

This study highlights the role of deep Arctic lake sediments in greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing their impact on permafrost carbon feedback mechanisms.

10 Jan 2025

DARPA Funds $7.8M Project to Harness Marine Microbes for Sustainable Energy

The PODPower system uses marine microbial fuel cells to generate eco-friendly energy, supporting oceanographic research and monitoring climate change impacts.

7 Jan 2025

Unveiling the Key Mechanisms of Organic Carbon Preservation in Marine Sediments

Understanding organic carbon storage in marine sediments is vital for climate strategies, revealing new pathways for carbon management and emissions reduction.

6 Jan 2025

Rising Temperatures Threaten Reefs-Study Pinpoints Where Conservation Efforts are Most Needed

New science from WCS has mapped coral reefs across the Western Indian Ocean, uncovering unexpected pockets of climate resilience that could offer hope for conservation efforts in the region.

24 Dec 2024

Reducing Greenhouse Gases: The Role of Microbial Processes in Glacial Melt

This research highlights the role of microbial communities in glacial meltwater, which reduces CH4 emissions and informs strategies for climate change mitigation.

20 Dec 2024

Mining-Induced Deforestation Revealed: Satellite Data Uncovers Global Carbon Emissions Crisis

The impact of mining on forest loss and carbon emissions underscores the urgency for sustainable resource management and environmental protection strategies.

6 Dec 2024

Researchers Study How Climate Change and Land Use Shape Soil Ecosystems

Investigating climate change and land use, this research highlights sustainable agriculture's role in enhancing soil biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.

29 Nov 2024

Land Can Meet Dual Demands of Climate Mitigation and Food Security, Study Shows

Capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius is a tall order. Achieving that goal will not only require a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, but also a substantial reallocation of land to support that effort and sustain the biosphere, including humans.

27 Nov 2024