Wildfires are destroying nearly twice as much tree cover globally as they did in 2001, burning through an additional 7.4 million acres of forest annually, an area roughly the size of Belgium, a new analysis shows.
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How UK’s Record Heatwave Affected Air Pollution
Record hot temperatures are causing significant changes to levels of harmful pollution in our air, according to new data from last month’s heatwave.
Large Regional Differences in Agricultural Adaptation to Future Climate Change in Europe
An overview of ongoing and planned climate adaptation measures in European crop production shows vast regional differences.
Researchers Use AI to Define Priority Areas for Action to Combat Deforestation in the Amazon
Using a method based on satellite images and artificial intelligence, Brazilian researchers have shown that the priority area for actions to combat illegal deforestation could comprise 27.8% less territory than the 11 municipalities monitored by the federal government under the current strategy, known as the Amazon Plan 2021/2022.
Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Corn Belt Soils Spike When Soils Freeze, Thaw
Nitrous oxide may be much less abundant in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, but as a greenhouse gas, it’s a doozy.
Digging Through Patents to Make Mining Greener
As the world confronts the ongoing climate crisis, moving to greener technology has become a requirement in every facet of our lives.