In the last decade, coral restoration has become a mandatory tool to counteract coral reefs' fatal decline.
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Flooding Patterns Expected to Change with Future Warming
Climate change will significantly alter future patterns of flooding, according to a new study led in part by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
Beyond Extinction: A New Emphasis on Species Recovery
The Sumatran rhino, the smallest, shaggiest, and most endangered of the world’s five rhinoceros species, is found only on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo.
‘Tipping Points’ in Earth’s System Triggered Rapid Climate Change 55 Million Years Ago, Research Shows
Scientists have uncovered a fascinating new insight into what caused one of the most rapid and dramatic instances of climate change in the history of the Earth.
The Future of Flooding in Venice: Improving Projections, Predictions and Protection in the Face of Expected Sea Level Rise
A new assessment of flood risk in Venice indicates that the impact of higher emissions on relative sea level rise during this century will be critical in planning future defence infrastructure for Venice and other coastal cities, state the authors of a new special issue published in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences today.
Bee Loss Puts Global South Food Crops at Risk
The worldwide loss of bees and other pollinators is driven primarily by changes in land use, land management and pesticide application, especially in the global South, according to a global assessment.