Climate

22+ hour, 7+ min ago   (851+ words) An international workshop has confirmed that the Fucino Basin in central Italy holds a continuous, independently dated lake sediment record spanning at least 3.5 million years, laying the groundwork for a landmark deep-drilling project to reconstruct Mediterranean climate, ecosystems, volcanism, and…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (699+ words) The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a subject of debate in ecology. This question is key to understanding the mechanisms governing the dynamics and stability of forests. An international team of…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (673+ words) Fungi, specifically those that are "mycorrhizal," are natural allies of the forest because they improve tree nutrient acquisition. But which of the mycorrhizal feeding strategies yields the greatest tree diversity in a forest: strategy A (ectomycorrhiza) or strategy B (arbuscular…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (731+ words) Forests that have a greater diversity of trees might be more protected against climate extremes, evidence from a recent study suggests. Forest ecosystems are threatened by "compound extremes," which means extreme heat occurred during the same year as either drought…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (395+ words) South Australian coastal councils are encouraged to apply for a share of $1 million in funding to help repair, restore and sustain the state’s valuable coastline. Expressions of Interest are now open for the Coast Protection Board’s 2026–27 Coast Protection Grant Program....

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (142+ words) An official website of the United States government. Here's how you know we're official. Now Hiring: 2 Environmental Scientists, 1 Research Environmental Scientist. Apply here Deadline: July 13. The U.S. Government is closed. This site will not be updated; however NOAA websites and social…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (435+ words) The ocean does not recover in a single moment. It happens slowly, through protected spaces, healthier habitats, returning species, and the gradual rebuilding of natural balance. Marine protected areas can give vulnerable ecosystems something they often lack, time and space....

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (796+ words) Data Portuaria Rethinking coastal protection for a changing climate Hold the line. For decades, this was the standard approach when it comes to coastal protection. “But the challenges coastal communities face today have outgrown that approach”, says Vicky Stratigaki, Lead…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (215+ words) Locate your region, section, or branch Network and interact with the leading minds in your profession. Give back to the civil engineering community: volunteer, mentor, donate and more. Join the discussion with civil engineers across the world. View Important Policies…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (180+ words) KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has called for greater coordination among the government, private sector, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable use of the province’s coastal and marine resources. He made these remarks during a meeting with Provincial…...