Researchers find multiple risks to the environment as pig production shifts southwest and northeast.
Relocating China’s Pig Industry Could Have Unintended Consequences
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Ocean-Monitoring Satellite Mission Ends After 11 Successful Years
The Jason-2/OSTM satellite provided insights into ocean currents and sea level rise with tangible benefits to marine forecasting, meteorology and understanding of climate change. These observations are being continued by its successor, Jason-3.
Researchers Identify Proteins in Archaea That Could Help Gauge Ancient Ocean Temperatures
Scientists at Stanford have identified molecules that tough microbes use to survive in warming waters, opening a window more broadly into studying conditions in ancient seas.
Extraordinarily Warm Temperatures Above Antarctica Cause Hot and Dry Extremes in Australia, Researchers Warn
Australian hot and dry extremes can have devastating effects on human health and resources.
In the Amazon, Protected Areas Often Lose Out When the Search for Energy is On
Addressing policy “blind spots” that allow energy production and mineral exploration to trump environmental protection could help improve the outlook for conservation in the Amazon Basin, according to a new study.
Ancient Maya Canals and Fields Show Early and Extensive Impacts on Tropical Forests
Additional research on the region and its surrounding areas is already revealing the extent of wetland networks and how the Maya used them.
