Seagrasses are among the most important foundation species in coastal ecosystems, providing habitat for marine life, stabilizing sediments and helping improve water quality.
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FAU Awarded U.S. EPA Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have become an increasingly common threat to lakes, rivers and coastal waters across the United States, endangering drinking water supplies, aquatic ecosystems, public health and local economies.
The World Adds a Third Terawatt of Solar Power
In March, the world passed a major energy milestone, adding its third terawatt of solar power.
Harvesting Rainwater from Rooftops Could Help Cities Stay Cool and Cut the Number of Heatwave Days
Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heatwaves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
Trees and Microbes Team up to Improve Nitrogen Nutrient Processes in Future CO2 Conditions
Forest trees growing in air containing higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) radically change the way they ‘cycle’ nitrogen, a key plant nutrient, with implications for forests as a nature-based climate solution.
Indoor Air Quality: Heat and Wildfire Smoke Leave Households with Hard Choices, Find Researchers
Being inside with the windows closed does not completely protect you from the smoke caused by wildfires, early findings by University of Manchester researchers suggest.




