Archive for January 2023
Removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere will be key to limiting global warming
Photo: Pixabay/Kanenori To limit the impacts of climate change, we will need to cut back drastically on global emissions of CO2. Yet that alone won’t be enough. We’ll also need to remove vast quantities of carbon from the atmosphere, stresses
Underwater noise is a threat to marine life
Noise from human activities can seriously affect the physiology, behaviour, reproduction and even survival of marine creatures.
Namibia’s fairy circles offer insights on arid ecosystems
Scientists have long sought to solve the mystery of Namibia's fairy circles, and they think identifying the cause can offer climate insights.
Corals thrive in clearer water with more access to sunlight
Underwater light intensity plays a critical role in the energy expended by the coral's symbiotic algae.
Even low levels of air pollution cause millions of deaths
The global health benefits of meeting the new WHO guideline are likely much larger than previously assumed.
Why low-carbon fuels like green hydrogen are not benefiting from high fossil fuel prices
Green hydrogen is essential for decarbonisation: to replace fossil fuels in various industrial processes.