Environmental News Network

Limiting Global Warming Would Relieve Populations from Wet and Dry Extremes in China

Limiting global warming to a lower level, such as the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target, would substantially relieve populations from precipitation extremes in China, according to a study recently published in Science Bulletin.

Study Finds Chinese Plant Biodiversity at Risk Due to Human Activity: Narrow-Ranged Losers, Widespread Winners

With intensifying human activity, many species are threatened with extinction. However, many other species have expanded their range.

Screen Could Offer Better Safety Tests for New Chemicals

It’s estimated that there are approximately 80,000 industrial chemicals currently in use, in products such as clothing, cleaning solutions, carpets, and furniture.

How Climate Affects Coastal Waters of Exmouth Gulf

Researchers from The University of Western Australia are a step closer to learning how climate patterns have affected the coastal waters of the Exmouth Gulf with a multi-year study nearing completion.

'Locally Grown' Broccoli Looks, Tastes Better to Consumers

In blind tests conducted by Cornell researchers, consumers rated a California broccoli tastier and better-looking than a pair of varieties grown in New York.