progscrape: environment

In the U.S coastal wetlands—among the country's most valuable ecosystems, protecting infrastructure and providing homes for wildlife—are losing ground: 84% are gradually inundating…

2 months ago courthousenews.com environment

Ecological stoichiometry and nutrient reduction strategies for intensive yet sustainable hybrid pond systems – concepts for regenerative aquaculture.

51 days ago doi.org environment

Industrial-scale illegal and unreported fishing accounts for an estimated 8–15% of global marine wild catch and supports an illicit seafood trade worth US$6.2–12.2 billion annually, with about two-thirds of its value originating in West Africa…

55 days ago pnas.org environment

Marine heatwaves may threaten human health by intensifying extreme weather, promoting harmful algal blooms, disrupting seafood supplies and livelihoods, and contributing to anxiety and grief in coastal communities…

55 days ago nature.com environment

Climate modeling suggests that under a high-emissions scenario, hot days could gain more than four additional hours of extreme heat by the end of the 21st century, with hourly measurements revealing heat exposure missed by traditional daily temperature indicators.

56 days ago nature.com environment

Study of 220,000 deaths across Chicago found neighborhoods losing tree canopy over 11 years experienced higher mortality, while annual increases in urban tree cover were associated with fewer deaths…

2 months ago agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com environment

An analysis of nearly 3,500 wildfires across western North America found faster-spreading fires caused more severe tree mortality and left burned areas farther from surviving seed trees, reducing the ability of conifer forests to naturally recover.

53 days ago science.org environment

Climate modeling projects that Europe’s annual burned area could increase by about 39% by 2070–2100 under a low-emissions scenario and 192% under a high-emissions scenario, as hotter, drier and windier conditions increase wildfire activity.

46 days ago onlinelibrary.wiley.com environment europe

An assessment of food systems across 197 countries finds that fewer than one-third are on track to meet 2030 targets for 22 of 30 indicators, while no country is projected to meet the target for food-system greenhouse gas emissions at its current pace.

49 days ago nature.com environment

Many US public parks sit surprisingly close to hazardous waste sites and facilities that release toxic chemicals

54 days ago yahoo.com environment release