Scientists from across Europe call for swift and effective action from the EU with regard to its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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Federally Protected Lands Reduce Habitat Loss and Protect Endangered Species, Study Finds
Using more than 30 years of earth satellite images, scientists at Tufts University and the non-profit conservation organization Defenders of Wildlife have discovered that habitat loss for imperiled species in the U.S. over this period was more than twice as great on non-protected private lands than on federally protected lands.
Climate Change at Mount Rainier Expected to Increase ‘Mismatch’ Between Visitors and Iconic Wildflowers
Spring is coming, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, longer days and renewed life.
Unexpected Discovery: Blue-Green Algae Produce Oil
Cyanobacteria - colloquially also called blue-green algae - can produce oil from water and carbon dioxide with the help of light.
How New Data Can Make Ecological Forecasts As Good As Weather Forecasts
When El Nino approaches, driven by warm Pacific Ocean waters, we’ve come to expect both drenching seasonal rains in the southern U.S. and drought in the Amazon.
Show Me the Methane
Though not as prevalent in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas.