With most lockdowns ending and economic activity resuming, levels of the air pollutant have returned to near normal for this time of year.
With most lockdowns ending and economic activity resuming, levels of the air pollutant have returned to near normal for this time of year.
The wildlife trade is a multibillion-dollar industry that threatens biodiversity.
Melting of ice in permafrost ground leads to processes of change in the landscape – thermokarst. This may cause faster thawing of the permafrost.
While national and international efforts to reverse the trend of deforestation have multiplied in recent years, there is still no clear evidence to suggest that these initiatives are actually working.
A climate game developed by Max Planck researchers shows that global cooperation can be possible – although not without effort.
To slow the practice of land conversion, the researchers said funding organizations must prioritize projects most likely to result in sustainable intensification on national and global scales.