Across Antarctica, some parts of the base of the ice sheet are frozen, while others are thawed.
Stanford Researchers Model Thawing at Base of Antarctic Ice Sheet
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Conifer Communication Is Complex and Can Be Altered by Air Pollution
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that upon attack by bark-feeding weevils, conifers release substantial quantities of volatile organic compounds that provide important cues to neighbouring seedlings.
Study Quantifies Impact of Human Activity on Atlantic Rainforest’s Carbon Storage Capacity
The countless benefits of native forests include the capacity of tree biomass to store large amounts of carbon, which can counterbalance greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
Forests’ Carbon Uptake Will Be Compromised by Climate Change, Leaf Temperature Study Suggests
A new study led by Oregon State University suggests leaves in forest canopies are not able to cool themselves below the surrounding air temperature, likely meaning trees’ ability to avoid damaging temperature increases, and to pull carbon from the atmosphere, will be compromised in a warmer, drier climate.
Decarbonising the Energy System by 2050 Could Save Trillions
Transitioning to a decarbonised energy system by around 2050 is expected to save the world at least $12 trillion compared to continuing our current levels of fossil fuel use.
Researchers Identify How Science Can Help Cities and Companies to Operate Within Earth System Limits
What businesses and cities must do to stay within ‘safe and just’ environmental limits for carbon, water, nutrients, land and other natural resources is the subject of a new set of recommendations from Earth Commission experts.
