A new study published today in Nature Climate Change is the first to analyse global sea-level rise combined with measurements of sinking land.
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Atmospheric Drying Will Lead to Lower Crop Yields, Shorter Trees Across the Globe
A global observation of an ongoing atmospheric drying — known by scientists as a rise in vapor pressure deficit — has been observed worldwide since the early 2000s.
Fewer Butterflies Seen Across the Warming, Drying Landscapes of American West
New methods of conservation and management of butterfly habitat may be needed to stem the consistent annual decline in the numbers of butterflies over the past 40 years in the western United States, according to a new study published in the journal Science.
Rise of Marine Predators Reshaped Ocean Life as Dramatically as Mass Extinctions
Evolutionary arms races between marine animals overhauled ocean ecosystems on scales similar to the mass extinctions triggered by global disasters, a new study shows.
‘Falling insect’ Season Length Impacts River Ecosystems
Insects that fall from the surrounding forest provide seasonal food for fish in streams. Researchers at Kobe University and The University of Tokyo have shown that the lengthening of this period has a profound effect on food webs and ecosystem functions present in streams.
Study Shows Cactus Pear as Drought-Tolerant Crop for Sustainable Fuel and Food
Could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn in the near future, and help provide a biofuel source, as well as a sustainable food and forage crop?
