Today, ESA and NASA have publicly released the first globally-harmonised assessment of above ground biomass – information that is vital for managing global climate change.
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Urban Areas Across the U.S. Are Undercounting Methane Emissions, a New Study Shows
An eight-year study of Boston’s natural gas system has revealed that emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, are significantly higher than previously estimated.
Blasting the Zombie Out of Water-Saving Tech
A team of scientists, including experts from the University of Adelaide, suggest that reliance on modern irrigation technologies as a water-use efficiency strategy is a ‘zombie idea’ – one that persists no matter how much evidence is thrown against it.
Growing The Role Of Urban Farming In Dallas County
A partnership between county officials and Texas A&M AgriLife is producing tons of fresh food for local shelters.
Runoff, Sediment Flux in High Mountain Asia Could Limit Food, Energy for Millions
Rivers flowing from the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding high Asian mountains which support one-third of the world’s population have experienced rapid increases in annual water and sediment runoff since the 1990s, and the volume of sediment washed downstream could more than double by 2050 under the worst-case scenario, a team of scientists has found.
25 km High-resolution Climate System Model Reproduces Tropical Cyclone Activities Better
Tropical cyclones (TC) have a serious impact on economy and social life and thus has drawn considerable public concern.


