An innovative new study to develop microbial organisms to digest plastic waste has been made possible following a £1.5 million award from the ERA - Cobiotech programme of the European Union.
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Assessing the Benefits and Risks of Land-Based Greenhouse Gas Removal
IIASA researchers collaborated with colleagues at a number of international institutions to assess the benefits and risks associated with six different land-based greenhouse gas removal options in light of their potential impacts on ecosystems services and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Why a Growing Greenland Glacier Doesn't Mean Good News for Global Warming
Researchers report continuing threats to Greenland's glaciers.
A Climate Model Developed by ISGlobal Researchers Provides Long-Term Predictions of ‘El Niño’ Events
For the first time, a tool can predict episodes up to two-and-a-half years in advance.
Catastrophic Events Carry Forests of Trees Thousands of Miles to a Burial at Sea
Flooding from torrential rains caused by cyclones and monsoonal storms, as well as other catastrophic events, are responsible for moving huge amounts of fresh wood to a watery grave deep under the ocean, according to Earth scientists.
The New and the Lost World of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai
Research scientist describes expedition to Earth's newest landmass.