As the hemlock woolly adelgid continues its destructive spread, a million-dollar grant awarded to scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by the Department of Energy aims to uncover why some trees resist the pest better than others.
A study published in Global Change Biology has documented the largest sponge bleaching event ever recorded.
In a bold move that would restore and protect one of the UK's most iconic landscapes, Cumbria Wildlife Trust has launched a public appeal to acquire Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District. This …
A groundbreaking study published in PLOS ONE has uncovered alarming new data on bird mortality resulting from window collisions. Researchers from Fordham University, the NYC Bird Alliance, and the …
Nocturnal pollinators, such as moths, play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, the widespread use of street lighting has been shown to interfere with their activities. In …
A study published in Nature Sustainability has revealed a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining wild bee populations in the United States. The research indicates that some wild bee …
The Wildlife Trusts' recent publication, A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales, has ignited discussions about the reintroduction of these industrious mammals. Beavers, known for …
As cities across the globe grapple with climate challenges, innovative approaches to urban planning are becoming increasingly crucial. With projections indicating that 68% of the world's population …
Recent studies from the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have unveiled a concerning trend: South Florida's estuaries are warming at an alarming rate, outpacing both global ocean …
This autumn marks the inauguration of the world’s first commercial seaweed farm within the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm, off the coast between The Hague and Zandvoort in the North Sea. North …
The waters off Grand Isle, Louisiana, are set to receive a boost thanks to a $500,000 donation from Todd Graves, the founder and owner of Raising Cane's. This contribution to the Coastal Conservation …
The hottest days on record have occurred more frequently in recent years, underscoring the reality of a warming planet. On July 21, 2024, the average global temperature reached 17.09°C (62.76°F), …
In a celebratory gathering on August 22, Mississippi State University (MSU) marked a milestone in the fight against global hunger and poverty: five years of success through the Feed the Future …
As cities grapple with aging infrastructure and climate change, urban planners and utilities are facing difficult decisions about how to protect communities from flooding and pollution. A recent …
In a new study published in Nature Sustainability, researchers have uncovered a powerful ally in the fight against marine pathogens: seagrass. Seagrass ecosystems, long recognized for their role in …
Researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have pioneered an innovative approach called triadic comparison of technologies …
Recent research from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey has shed new light on historical fire activity, potentially reshaping our understanding of climate change and its …
The Great Barrier Reef, Earth's largest coral reef system and a UNESCO World Heritage site, faces an existential crisis due to unprecedented ocean warming. Recent research published in Nature reveals …
Social media's ability to make remote locations instantly famous has become a major threat to sensitive habitats. When stunning photos of "undiscovered" natural wonders go viral on TikTok or …
A new study, published in Nature Sustainability and led by Dr. Florian Zabel and Prof. Dr. Ruth Delzeit from the University of Basel’s Department of Environmental Sciences, provides critical …