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New Synthesis of Refugia Science Developments in the Climate Change Context

The idea of preserving climate change refugia—regions pretty much buffered from existing climate change for sheltering valuable ecosystems, wildlife, and other natural resources—is only around 10 years old.

2 Jun 2020

Population of New Zealand Blue Whales Linked to Ocean Conditions, Prey Availability

Oregon State University researchers who recently discovered a population of blue whales in New Zealand are learning more about the links between the whales, their prey and ocean conditions that are changing as the planet warms.

29 May 2020

Global Environmental Changes are Resulting in Shorter and Younger Trees

Ongoing environmental changes are transforming forests worldwide, resulting in shorter and younger trees with broad impacts on global ecosystems, scientists say.

29 May 2020

Climate Could Cause Abrupt Shifts in Great Britain Vegetation

Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.

29 May 2020

A New Measurement Method to Elucidate Carbon Allocation in Forest Ecosystem

It is well known that plants use carbon dioxide obtained from the air in photosynthesis to use as energy and grow bigger.

27 May 2020

Deep-Sea Biodiversity Likely to be at Greater Risk Due to Climate Change

Although the ocean’s deeper layers are warming at a slower rate compared to the surface, animals that live in the deep ocean are highly subjected to climate warming and will experience rising challenges to retain their desired thermal habitats in the coming years.

26 May 2020