Farmlands across Europe are potentially the biggest global reservoir of microplastics due to the high concentrations found in fertilisers derived from sewage sludge, new research has shown.
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Wild Fluctuations in Sierra Snow
The California mountain range alternated between extreme precipitation and none at all this winter.
Flying Insects Have Declined by 60 Percent in the U.K., Survey Finds
A new survey of flying insects in Britain found their numbers have dropped nearly 60 percent since 2004, a “terrifying” decline given the vital role that insects play in pollinating crops, consuming organic waste, and killing pests, advocates say.
Wildfires, Severe Weather Marked April 2022
The U.S. saw near-average temperatures and precipitation
Earth Suffers ‘Ocean Amnesia’ Symptom of Global Warming
The world’s ocean is steadily losing its year-to-year memory due to global warming, according to a study published in Science Advances co-authored by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa atmospheric scientist.
The Forest as a Shelter for Insects in Warmer Climates?
Insect diversity is declining in Bavaria. Land use is a major driver, but the impact of climate change is still unknown.