Archive for 2022
Hundreds of ‘lost’ vertebrate species have been missing for decades
That most lost species are found in megadiverse tropical countries is worrying because of ongoing extinction rates.
Much less methane might be released from thawing tundra than previously thought
Research shows that an affected area's methane emissions are 10 times less than at another site owing to ecological changes.
Why it’s time to include fungi in global conservation goals
If you enjoy bread, wine or soy sauce, or have taken penicillin or immunosuppressant drugs, thank fungi, which make all of these products possible.
Microplastics could have grave implications for our health and health care
Microplastics could cause us a variety of health problems and pose grave challenges to health care provision.
Urban gardeners can help save endangered native plants
By cultivating native plant species that are in decline in the wild, horticulturalists can function as conservationists.
‘Green water’ is set to diminish for most croplands worldwide
By 2050 water scarcity in agriculture will likely increase in a staggering 80% of the world's croplands.