66 billion trees have been planted in China’s Great Green Wall — and they appear to be growing faster than natural forests
Trees in China that were planted as part of huge reforestation projects appear to grow faster than those…
Beaver Island Becomes Test Site for Freshwater Wave Energy
The next frontier for wave energy may be far from any ocean. Beaver Island, situated in the middle…
Screwworm could be the first species targeted by an ‘extinction drive’
Tusk-like mandibles protrude from a screwworm larva’s mouth Scott Camazine/Alamy In a few cases, the extinction of a…
Amid crushing European heatwave, things are about to get hotter for transport systems
Extreme weather forecasts are expected to pummel roads, railways, waterways, ports and airports between 2051 and 2080, according…
How long can you survive being trapped after an earthquake?
NEW YORK (AP) — For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including…
Extreme heat and the limits of tree and forest resilience
Still, C. J. et al. Tree Physiol. 43, 203–209 (2023). Article CAS Google Scholar Sibley, A. et al.…
Solar industry’s shift from silver presents potential barrier for panel recycling
While transitioning from silver to base metals like copper in solar panels presents manufacturers with significant advantages in cost and…
The 20km ripple effect: how mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa
The global push for a transition to green energy has sparked demand for critical minerals such as lithium,…
Biodiversity recovery is slow following clear-cut harvest of boreal forests
This transatlantic meta-analysis showed that clear-cut harvest in boreal forests consistently resulted in divergence of community composition away…
Extreme Weather Will Upend U.S.-China Competition
Climate change looms in the background of the contest between China and the United States. It is the…
Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty
Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to renewable energy is…
Scorching heatwaves, torrential rain – all in a matter of days. It’s not just bad luck
After a heatwave, we crave relief, not more extreme weather. But increasingly, we have to contend with a…