Human activities such as marsh draining for agriculture and logging are increasingly eating away at saltwater and freshwater wetlands that cover only 1% of Earth’s surface but store more than 20% of all the climate-warming carbon dioxide absorbed by ecosystems worldwide.
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Invasive Species and Climate Change Impact Coastal Estuaries
Native species in California's estuaries are expected to experience greater declines as invasive species interact with climate change, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.
Water Scarcity Predicted to Worsen in More Than 80% of Croplands Globally This Century
Farming techniques that keep rainwater in agricultural soils could help mitigate shortages in arid regions
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer
First major study to investigate dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults has found that greater intake was associated with higher risks of liver cancer and female breast cancer.
Measuring Methane in the Everglades
Scientists are measuring emissions from dying mangrove forests in order to learn something about soaring global levels of the greenhouse gas.
Tracking Agricultural-Related Deforestation
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, 10 of the world’s largest commodity traders published a ‘shared commitment’ to halting forest loss