Accurate information about rainfall is crucial for understanding risks like floods and droughts. Scientists recently created a new model using methods called Random Forest and Wavelet Multi-Resolution Analysis (RF-WMRA). The goal was to improve data about rainfall in the area along the Sichuan-Tibet
California is known for its strict car emission rules, making it one of the toughest states in the U. S. on this issue. Some fuel producers are now challenging these rules, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. The core of the dispute is a special exemption, called a waiver, given by t
Hemodialysis machines are big players in the healthcare world, but they’re also big contributors to its carbon footprint. Surprisingly, about 100, 000 of these machines reach the end of their life cycle each year. That's like retiring a small city's worth of machines! Imagine if we could breathe new
Introducing new genes and species into ecosystems can be a game-changer for conservation. It's like adding new players to a team—they can bring fresh skills and boost performance, but they might also disrupt the team's dynamics. Both synthetic biology and conservation introductions have their pros a
In the Wadden Sea, tiny critters are making a big difference. These worms and small animals, known as benthic infauna, mix up sediment in a process called bioturbation. This mixing matters because it connects the seafloor with the water above, helping nutrients move around. But what happens when the
Imagine you're in a classroom learning about how money can help save the planet. This study dives into how green finance—money specifically set aside to help the environment—affects renewable energy in developing countries. Think of it like a big puzzle with pieces called green bonds, investments in
You might have heard that marine heatwaves can mess things up in our oceans. But did you know they can hit seabirds hard too? Let's talk about Alaska's common murres. After an intense marine heatwave, these birds didn't fare so well. In Alaska, we're talking about a loss of roughly half the common
Microplastics, tiny plastic bits under five millimetres, are causing big trouble in our waterways. These little pieces are gathering in urban freshwater ponds, affecting creatures like Daphnia, which are vital for these ecosystems. Scientists looked at how microplastics affect Daphnia's health and t
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lesotho, urging rich countries to keep their climate finance promises. He highlighted the urgency for Africa, which faces severe impacts despite contributing little to global warming. Guterres also pushed for permanent African seats on the UN
Scientists and economists agree: biodiversity is declining, and it holds immense value. But why are conservation efforts failing? The Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) launched in 2022 with a big promise—$700 billion annually for conservation. Yet, two years later, only 3. 5% of
