Environmental Protection
Rising sea levels may threaten most of Africa’s heritage sites by 2050
Among the most exposed cultural sites are the iconic ruins of Tipasa in Algeria and Saloum Delta in Senegal and Kunta Kinteh in Gambia.
How climate change impacts volcanic activity
Photo: Pixabay/Julius_Silver As human-made climate change becomes more influential, we can expect to see more extreme responses from our environment. Among these responses is increased volcanic activity. If our world’s conditions stay on their current trajectory, volcanic eruptions will likely
Cod ‘supergenes’ reveal how they are evolving in response to overfishing
Cod “supergenes” could make the fish more resilient to other environmental changes.
Book on climate, human behavior calls for focus on people
Authors of a new book on how heat stress and extreme weather affect the human brain are calling for action to limit violence and conflict.
The last river dolphin’s death in Laos highights concerns about the Mekong
Documenting the lessons learnt from this tragic loss is critically important if we are to protect endangered species.
Citizens can help pinpoint pockets of badly polluted air in London and elsewhere
The big picture is important, particularly for policymakers, but it’s the local data that matters most to residents.