New observations from ICESat-2 show remarkable Arctic sea ice thinning in just three years
Over the past two decades, the Arctic has lost about one-third of its winter sea ice volume, largely due to…
Forestry
Forestry is the science and art of managing, conserving, and utilizing forests and their resources to meet the needs of society while ensuring environmental sustainability. Forests cover about 31% of the Earth’s land area and play a critical role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change.
Ultrasonic detectors reveal the detrimental effect of wind turbines at forest sites on bats
As more and more wind turbines (WTs) are installed in the course of the energy transition and distance regulations to…
Glacial microclimates mimic climate change
A cool pocket climate around the snout of a glacier could help researchers predict how forests will respond to fast…
Newly documented population of polar bears in Southeast Greenland sheds light on the species’ future in a warming Arctic
Scientists have documented a previously unknown subpopulation of polar bears living in Southeast Greenland. The polar bears survive with limited…
Rapid changes to the Arctic seafloor noted as submerged permafrost thaws
A new study from MBARI researchers and their collaborators is the first to document how the thawing of permafrost, submerged…
Avoiding extinction: Some Asian animals found thriving near humans
Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by thriving alongside humans,…
Half of replanted tropical trees don’t survive
On average, about half of trees planted in tropical and sub-tropical forest restoration efforts do not survive more than five…
Ozone pollution harms maize crops, study finds
Although stratospheric ozone protects us by filtering out the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, tropospheric ozone is a harmful pollutant. A new…
Destruction and recovery of kelp forests driven by changes in sea urchin behavior
A dramatic outbreak of kelp-eating sea urchins along the Central Coast of California in 2014, leading to a significant reduction…
Climate change is affecting drinking water quality
The water stored in reservoirs ensures our supply of drinking water. Good water quality is therefore important — but is…