Wetlands worldwide are vanishing at an alarming rate. New maps produced by ESA’s GlobWetland Africa project show how satellite observations can be used for the effective use and management of wetlands in Africa.
Space Key to Wetland Conservation
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Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’
New research provides insight into the "dead zones" that appear in Long Island Sound in the summer.
Treating Wastewater With Ozone Could Convert Pharmaceuticals Into Toxic Compounds
With water scarcity intensifying, wastewater treatment and reuse are gaining popularity. But some methods for killing microbes in wastewater create disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that could be harmful to human health.
Our Carbon Footprint is Highly Impacted by How We Live
Swiss households enjoy a high standard of living, but this results in a large carbon footprint.
3D Aerial Maps to Help Fire Ground Recovery
Adelaide-based Airborne Research Australia is creating free 3D high resolution maps of devastation caused by fires in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island to help communities recover and reduce future fire risks.
Testing Seawater of the Future? A Study at Whakaari/White Island
University of Otago scientists are leading research into the possibility that the shallow submarine vents off New Zealand’s volcanic Whakaari/White Island could provide a natural laboratory to study the impacts of future climate change on our oceans.
