Using a new model, experts say that without the global CFC ban we would already be facing the reality of a “scorched earth”.
Environment
Farmers help create powerful, open-source spatial model to save bumblebees
The tool lets researchers, farmers, policymakers, and other interested parties test different land management techniques to find out which ones and where could be most beneficial for bees.
‘Sticky questions’ raised by study on coral reefs
While extreme heat from climate change caused bleaching among the less disturbed coral reefs, those located in more populated and polluted waters adapted.
Modeling Mount Vesuvius’ next eruption
In 2010, volcanoes in Iceland grounded flights for over a week, and researchers in Romania are worried that Mount Vesuvius might do the same.
Using a comb made of lasers to study greenhouse gases
Researchers working to understand climate change, find inspiration in the most unlikely of places.
A wobbly moon will increase coastal flooding in the 2030s
Heightened flooding due to sea level rise will coincide with a lunar cycle, spelling trouble for coastal communities.
Nitrous oxide – Not a laughing matter
Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is often forgotten when considering major greenhouse gases.
Scientists urge crackdown on air pollution to help the heart
Can the Australian bushfires and global pandemic convince us to change our ways?
What do carbon capture and beer bubbles have in common?
Understanding how bubbles form is vital to both producers and consumers of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage.
The biodegradable battery
Researchers build a biodegradable mini-capacitor that consists of carbon, cellulose, glycerin, and table salt — and it works reliably.
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