Researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Plastics, University of Oxford, have outlined ambitious targets to help deliver a sustainable and net zero plastic economy.
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Relocated Songbirds Can Successfully Learn the Diversity of Song They Need to Survive
Nestling songbirds relocated as part of conservation programmes successfully learn the song repertoires they need to communicate – and ultimately survive – in the wild, a new study has found.
Trees Struggle to ‘Breathe’ as Climate Warms, Researchers Find
Trees are struggling to sequester heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in warmer, drier climates, meaning that they may no longer serve as a solution for offsetting humanity’s carbon footprint as the planet continues to warm, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
Decarbonising the World’s Industries
Harmful emissions from the industrial sector could be reduced by up to 85% across the world, according to new research.
New Study Reports That Greenland Is a Methane Sink Rather Than a Source
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have concluded that the methane uptake in dry landscapes exceeds methane emissions from wet areas across the ice-free part of Greenland.
A Scientific Breakthrough That Will Help Increase Plant Yields in Dry Conditions
Using CRISPR technology, researchers succeed in growing tomatoes that consume less water without compromising yield.