There is a consistently high level of public support across nations for a global carbon tax if the tax policy is carefully designed, according to a survey of people in the United States, India, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia.
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Emperor Penguins' First Journey to Sea
Emperor penguin chicks hatch into one of Earth’s most inhospitable places—the frozen world of Antarctica.
Map of chemicals in jellyfish could be the future to protecting UK waters and marine life
Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed maps of chemicals found in jellyfish which could offer a new tool for conservation in British waters and fisheries.
Water, Not Temperature, Limits Global Forest Growth as Climate Warms
The growth of forest trees all over the world is becoming more water-limited as the climate warms, according to new research from an international team that includes University of Arizona scientists.
Biochar can be tailor-made for range of environmental benefits
A low-cost, versatile type of charcoal known as biochar can be tailored for specific uses including treating water, removing contaminants from soil and even storing carbon, according to new research by University of Alberta scientists.
Colossal erosion event transformed ancient Earth’s surface
The Earth’s surface experienced the largest crustal erosion event in Earth’s history some 700 million years ago, paving the way for animal life to develop, according to a major new study involving the University of Southampton.