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2024 Officially One of the Worst Years on Record for UK Butterflies

Newly released data has shown that 2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies in the UK and, for the first time on record, more than half of butterfly species in the UK are now in long-term decline.

1 Apr 2025

Microplastics Impair Photosynthesis in Freshwater, Marine, and Terrestrial Ecosystems

Microplastics disrupt photosynthesis, leading to global productivity losses. Findings stress the importance of addressing plastic pollution for food security.

24 Mar 2025

Why Some Coral Reef Fishes are More Resilient to Heat than Others

Research on coral reef fishes reveals their physiological responses to extreme temperatures, highlighting adaptations and vulnerabilities to climate change.

12 Mar 2025

New Catalyst Transforms Waste Carbon Dioxide into Liquid Methanol

Yale chemist Hailiang Wang and his colleagues report their most recent success in turning industrial emissions of CO2, a major greenhouse gas causing climate change, into methanol, a common liquid fuel for internal combustion and other engines, in a new study published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

21 Feb 2025

Fabrum and Sumitomo Partner to Expand Liquid Hydrogen Technology Access to Industry

New Zealand company Fabrum, a global leader in zero-emission transition technologies, has partnered with Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd, a leading global integrated trading and investment business enterprise, to provide Sumitomo’s financing solutions for Fabrum’s hydrogen liquefier customers in Australia.

19 Feb 2025

Study Highlights Hidden Crisis in Cocoa Farming: How Pollination Affects Chocolate Production

Recent research identifies key factors affecting cocoa production, highlighting the critical role of pollination and environmental conditions in yield stability.

18 Feb 2025

Light-Based Technology Boosts Zooplankton to Aid Coral Survival

The UZELA system improves coral feeding by increasing zooplankton availability, offering a novel approach to support coral health and ecosystem sustainability.

17 Feb 2025

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging

TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging innovation, is launching an advanced home compostable metallized high-barrier film.

From TIPA Compostable Packaging 12 Feb 2025

Climate Change Impacts Water Movement in Grasslands

Research highlights the impact of climate change on grassland water dynamics, revealing shifts in soil structure and plant behavior under drought conditions.

17 Jan 2025

A Comprehensive Review of Extreme Weather Events in 2024

Research reveals 2024's extreme weather events, linking global warming to increased droughts and floods, and stressing the importance of climate resilience.

13 Jan 2025