So many climate models, so little time … A new way of measuring ocean temperatures helps scientists sort the likely from unlikely scenarios of global warming.
New Ocean Temperature Data Help Scientists Make Their Hot Predictions
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Compound Hazards Pose Increased Risk to Highly Populated Regions in the Himalaya
Urbanization trends in the Himalaya are exposing more people to risk from compound hazards such as flooding, landslides and wildfires, a new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment has found.
European Lakes Potential Hotspots of Microplastic Pollution
Plastic microparticles are ingested by a range of animals, including large vertebrates, and can deteriorate water quality. However, little is known about how human activity affects the concentration of microparticles in lakes.
When Predators Matter! Study of Voles on Arctic Island Advances Knowledge of Small-Mammal Population Dynamics
A decades-long study of voles on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is offering insights into a longstanding puzzle of Arctic ecology---effectively, what drives the well-established population cycles of small Arctic mammals, such as voles and lemmings.
Research Aims to Prevent Deadly Environmental Disasters Involving Mine Waste
New research will help mining companies better understand the negative societal and environmental impacts of mine-waste disasters, known as tailings flows, and hopefully avoid them.
Rapid Increase in Global Light Pollution
This figure only includes light visible via satellites, and scientists estimate the true increase may be significantly higher – up to 270% globally, and 400% in some regions.
