Forest soils have an important role in protecting our climate: they remove large quantities of methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – from our atmosphere.
Forest Soils Increasingly Extract Methane from Atmosphere
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Where Fires Used to be Frequent, Old Forests Now Face High Risk of Devastating Blazes
A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest’s mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned frequently at lower severity.
Saving Seagrass and French Oysters: Fresh Solutions Breathe New Life into Europe’s Coastal Areas
European coastal areas are under increasing pressure.
Thousands of Alien Species Could Invade the Arctic
More than 2500 plant species have the potential to invade the Arctic at the expense of the species that belong there.
Shining a Light on Recyclable Polymers
For the first time, scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light, a low-cost and readily available energy source, to successfully synthesise more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials.
Pesticides Significantly Affect Soil Life and Biodiversity
Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides.
