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Land-Use Change Is The Largest Driver Of Biodiversity Loss, Study Says | Nature World News
Land-use change has caused a decrease in global biodiversity in the 20th century. Read more here. A recent study shows that land-use change alone has caused a 2% to 11% decrease in global biodiversity throughout the twentieth century.
Extreme Weather Conditions Unsuitable For Growing Wine Grapes, Study Says | Nature World News
Wine regions suffer the impact of extreme weather conditions. Read more here. If global temperatures rise by more than 2°C over the preindustrial norm, 70% of the world's winegrowing regions may become unfit for grape production.
100 Pilot Whales Stranded on Western Australia’s Shores Spark Massive Rescue Effort | Nature World News
More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 31 died on the shore . Researchers joined hundreds of volunteers who helped rescue the whales at Toby's Inlet near the tourist town of Dunsborough.
Fossils of Ancient Giant Tortoises That Lived 57 Million Years Ago Unearthed in Colombian Highlands | Nature World News
Paleontologists have discovered giant tortoise fossils in Colombia dating back some 57 million years, the university leading the excavation said, with the findings key to understanding South America's prehistoric eras.
Hurricane Aftermath in New England Could Undo Years of Carbon Sequestration Efforts | Nature World News
New research published in Global Change Biology indicates that a single hurricane in New England, one of the most heavily forested regions in the United States, can down 4.6–9.4% of the total above-ground forest carbon
Evolution of Bioluminescence Traced Back 540 Million Years in Octocorals, New Smithsonian Study Shows | Nature World News
Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago in a group of marine invertebrates called octocorals, according to the results of a new study from scientists with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Asia's First Climate-Related Case: South Korean Accused of Failing to Protect People From Impact of Climate Change | Nature World News
Asia’s first climate-related case has begun its hearing. Read more here. South Korea's Constitutional Court began hearing a case alleging that the government failed to protect 200 people, including dozens of young environmental activists and children, by failing to address climate change.
Increasing Warming Temperatures Cause Rise of Heavy Metals in Colorado Streams | Nature World News
The latest report raised concerns about the impacts of warming temperatures on the Colorado mountain streams, causing a significant increase in heavy metals, including sulfate, copper, and zinc levels. Read here.
Asia Is Heating Up Faster Than The Global Average, UN Report Says | Nature World News
A UN report said Asia is the most affected region by climate change. Read more here. The United Nations weather agency said Asia was the region most affected by climate change, weather, and water-related risks worldwide.
Brazil Savanna-Like Biome Weakens Resistance to Drought, Wildfires Due to Climate Change, Report Warns | Nature World News
The latest report raised concerns about the decline of Brazil's Savannah-like biome and its weakening resistance to wildfires and drought. The region can be less likely to become resilient to climate change threats. Read here.
Nevada’s Lithium Rush Clashes with Conservation Efforts to Save Unique Desert Wildflower | Nature World News
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its expedited environmental review of what could become the third lithium mine in the U.S., amid anticipated legal challenges from conservationists over the threat they say it poses to an endangered Nevada wildflower.
Spain, France, Italy, Greece Experience Ten Days Of Extreme Heat Stress in 2023 | Nature World News
Europe experienced the most impact of climate change in 2023. Read more here. New research from two international climate agencies reveals that Europe is the world's fastest-warming major landmass, with parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece experiencing significant heat stress for up to ten days in 2023.
Vietnamese Farmers Pioneer Sustainable Rice Cultivation to Curb Methane Emissions | Nature World News
There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van's rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other emerald fields across Long An province in southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta: It isn't entirely flooded.