An international group of researchers representing thousands of coral scientists across the globe is calling for new commitments and actions by the world’s policymakers to protect and restore coral reefs.
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The Climate Impact of Wild Pigs Greater Than a Million Cars
By uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 million cars.
Global Satellite Data Shows Clouds Will Amplify Global Heating
A new approach to analyse satellite measurements of Earth’s cloud cover reveals that clouds are very likely to enhance global heating.
Epicentre of Major Amazon Droughts and Fires Saw 2.5 Billion Trees and Vines Killed
A major drought and forest fires in the Amazon rainforest killed billions of trees and plants and turned one of the world’s largest carbon sinks into one of its biggest polluters.
NASA Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms
NASA and university scientists will be studying the intense summer thunderstorms over the central United States to understand their effects on Earth’s atmosphere and how it contributes to climate change.
New Study Examines Commuter Characteristics and Traffic Pollution Exposure Among Commuters
The link between on-road traffic and air pollution is well-known, as are the negative health impacts of pollution exposure.


