The time it takes for species to respond to conservation measures – known as an ‘ecological time lag’ – could be partly masking any real progress that is being made, experts have warned.
Benefits of Conservation Efforts May Not yet Be Fully Visible
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Switching Grape Varieties Can Help Save World’s Wine-Growing Regions: UBC Study
Hotter temperatures threaten global wine production, with multiple studies now forecasting that more than half of regions suitable to planting wine grapes could be lost to climate change.
Assessing Risk of Chemicals to Wildlife is Huge Challenge That Requires a New Approach
Computer modelling and long-term ecological monitoring will be essential to assess the environmental risks of the rapidly growing number of chemicals across the world, according to a new review paper in the journal Science.
Mekong Turns from Brown to Blue-Green
In late 2019, the river started to turn colors due to a reduced sediment load and algae blooms.
Study Shows Some Urban Gardens Contain Too Much Organic Matter
Researchers find too much organic matter can have a negative effect on soil health.
Hidden Past of Earth’s Oldest Continents Unearthed
New international research led by the University of St Andrews presents a novel way to understand the structure and formation of our oldest continents.
