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Powerful Greenhouse Gas Emitted from Coal Mines is 50% Higher than Previously Estimated

The amount of methane released into the atmosphere as a result of coal mining is likely much higher than previously calculated, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union recently.

1 Feb 2021

Philippine Forest Trees Threatened by Deforestation and Climate Change

NUS ecologists develop models that identify major threats to a dominant tree family in the Philippines. Already reduced by deforestation, climate change is set to further undermine their survival.

29 Jan 2021

Enhanced Emissions from Human Activities Drive Methane Growth in the Atmosphere

Methane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO2). Its concentration in the atmosphere has increased more than twice since the preindustrial era due to enhanced emissions from human activities.

29 Jan 2021

Study Reveals Effect of Climate Change on Growth and Metabolism of Lobsters

According to a recent study reported in the Ecology and Evolution journal, the American lobsters may be more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than previously believed.

29 Jan 2021

Plant Diversity may Decrease Following Glacier Retreat

Beyond the ski slopes, one of the most iconic symbols of the Alps are the alpine flowers. These plants are not only beautiful -- they are also used in liqueurs and medicines, and they form the foundation of the local food chains. But a recent study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution shows that, although plant diversity may initially increase with glacier retreat, many of these species may soon become endangered.

29 Jan 2021

Study Explores Factors that Influence People's Levels of Concern over Climate Change

A University of Otago study explored factors which influence Americans' levels of concern over climate change, providing discussion on how those factors could impact mitigation efforts.

29 Jan 2021

Thinning Surface Layer of Ocean Points to More Intense, Frequent Marine Heatwaves

When thick, the surface layer of the ocean acts as a buffer to extreme marine heating--but a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder shows this "mixed layer" is becoming shallower each year. The thinner it becomes, the easier it is to warm. The new work could explain recent extreme marine heatwaves, and point at a future of more frequent and destructive ocean warming events as global temperatures continue to climb.

29 Jan 2021

Increased Use of Antiviral Medication Could be Detrimental to the Enviroment

The increased global use of antiviral and antiretroviral medication could have a detrimental impact on crops and potentially heighten resistance to their effects, new research has suggested.

29 Jan 2021

Trade Restrictions by a Few Key Countries Could Increase Global Food Prices

Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, locust infestations, drought and labour shortages have disrupted food supply chains, endangering food security in the process. A recent study published in Nature Food shows that trade restrictions and stockpiling of supplies by a few key countries could create global food price spikes and severe local food shortages during times of threat.

29 Jan 2021

New Catalyst Efficiently Produces Drinking Water, Hydrogen from Seawater

Seawater constitutes nearly 96% of all water on planet Earth, a fact that makes it an enticing resource to address the world’s ever-increasing demand for carbon-free energy and clean drinking water.

29 Jan 2021

Research Opens Up the Possibility of More Climate Efficient Trees, Sturdier Building Materials

A genetic engineering method makes it possible to observe how woody cell walls are built in plants. The new research in wood formation, conducted by the University of Copenhagen and others, opens up the possibility of developing sturdier construction materials and perhaps more climate efficient trees.

29 Jan 2021

Using Food Waste Byproducts for Agricultural Purposes

There's a better end for used food than taking up space in landfills and contributing to global warming.

28 Jan 2021

Newly Merged Global Surface Temperature Dataset Shows Consistent Increased Warming Trends

Earth is warming rapidly, but there is too little observational data in some regions such as the Arctic or high-altitude areas like the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau to adequately and consistently assess temperature variations across the globe.

28 Jan 2021

Smaller Hydropower Plants are More Responsible for River Fragmentation than Larger Projects

The development of small hydropower dams is widespread throughout Brazil and elsewhere in the world, vastly overshadowing large hydropower projects. The proliferation of these smaller dams is a response to growing energy and security needs.

28 Jan 2021

Rising Emissions from Global Land-Use Jeopardize Paris Climate Agreement Goals

One of President Joe Biden's first post-inauguration acts was to realign the United States with the Paris climate accord, but a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine demonstrates that rising emissions from human land-use will jeopardize the agreement's goals without substantial changes in agricultural practices.

28 Jan 2021