The arctic archipelago of Svalbard is already experiencing dramatic effects from climate change.
Reindeer Adapt to Climate Change by Eating Seaweed
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Antarctica: The Final Frontier for Marine Biological Invasions?
A new study looking at the implications of increased shipping activity and the impact on Antarctic marine biodiversity is published this week in the journal Global Change Biology.
Air Pollution Poses Risks for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Poor air quality days significantly increase the risk of hospitalizations for respiratory issues in young survivors of cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Particulate Matter Takes Away 125,000 Years of Healthy Life from Europe’s Child Population
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by ”la Caixa”, has estimated the disease burden for various environmental exposure factors among the child population of Europe, and once again highlights the risk posed by air pollution.
Could Computer Games Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change?
Web-based gaming, such as simulation games, can promote innovative communication strategies that engage farmers with scientific research and help them adapt to climate change.
Targeting How Fungi ‘Taste’ Wheat Could Be Key to Developing Control
Exploring how a hazardous fungal pathogen ‘tastes’ its surroundings within a wheat plant to coordinate virulence could be the key to developing new control strategies, scientists believe.
