As the cut flower industry hits one of its busiest periods, new RMIT research has shown that the water-absorbing green floral foam used by florists is contributing to the world’s microplastic problem.
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Benefits and Risks for Marine Life From CO2 Removal Approaches
A new IMAS study has identified potential benefits and risks for marine ecosystems from two of the key approaches for carbon removal proposed to cut atmospheric carbon levels and slow climate change.
Research Shows Ramping Up Carbon Capture Could Be Key to Mitigating Climate Change
A new study shows that storing carbon dioxide beneath the ocean floor could help fight climate change.
Would It Have Been Possible to Predict the New Zealand Volcano Eruption?
Geological activity was monitoried but threat level was not raised in days leading up to deadly eruption.
Last Remaining Glaciers in the Pacific Will Soon Melt Away
Researchers believe other mountaintop glaciers will follow quickly.
Could Dark Carbon Be Concealing the True Scale of Ocean ‘Dead Zones’?
A study led by Dr Sabine Lengger measured the stable isotopes of organic carbon in sediment cores taken from the ocean floor.