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Banned Pesticides in Europe’s Rivers
Tests of Europe’s rivers and canals have revealed more than 100 pesticides – including 24 that are not licensed for use in the EU.
Laying the Ground for Robotic Strategies in Environmental Protection
Along developed riverbanks, physical barriers can help contain flooding and combat erosion.
Climate Change Impacts Peatland CO2 Gas Exchange Primarily via Moisture Conditions
Northern peatlands store approximately one third of global soil carbon, namely around 500 gigatons.
Hidden Behind Bad Numbers: Official Stats Mask Almost All Shark and Ray Species Caught in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
Shark and ray species commonly caught in the Mediterranean and Black seas are not being reported in official statistics, new research from the Sea Around Us initiative at the University of British Columbia shows.
Hello, Kitty
Pet cats can recognize their own names if their names are used regularly by their owners, according to new results by a team of researchers in Japan.