A Curtin University study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels, which play a considerable role in climate change.
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Laser-Treated Cork Absorbs Oil for Carbon-Neutral Ocean Cleanup
Treated cork has higher absorbance, harnesses sunlight to trap oil in minutes.
Warming Climate is Putting more Metals into Colorado’s Mountain Streams
Warming temperatures are causing a steady rise in copper, zinc and sulfate in the waters of Colorado mountain streams affected by acid rock drainage.
‘Sunny Day Flooding’ Increases Fecal Contamination of Coastal Waters
A new study finds that “sunny day flooding,” which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters.
Tropical Fish are Invading Australian Ocean Water
A University of Adelaide study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern Australia has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate Australian waters.
Feedback Loop That is Melting Ice Shelves in West Antarctica Revealed
New research has uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of the floating portions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, pushing up global sea levels.