In an epoch where the proliferation of information is as boundless as its accessibility, the propagation of climate science emerges as a cornerstone in global dialogue, imperative yet laden with intricacies. The transference of climate science to an eclectic audience is beset with a plethora of challenges, ranging from the inherent uncertainty of
Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan, University of Lagos and Bola Oboh, University of Lagos Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are found in the wild. Savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) can be found in the north and forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) in the south. It’s not clear how many elephants there are in
In an epoch increasingly delineated by the imperative call towards sustainability, green engineering stands as a luminary of hope, heralding a confluence of innovation and ecological guardianship poised to redefine the contours of our planet’s destiny. This exploration ventures into the labyrinthine domain of green engineering, examining its capacity to sculpt a sustainable
No roads lead to Iquitos, a Peruvian port city surrounded by the Amazon rainforest and reachable only by river. The city’s diverse communities and ways of living – including fishing and farming – were what drew Heidi Mendoza. She’s a researcher who leads field work there on the human toll of climate change.
ph. Climate change complicates plant choices and care. Early flowering and late freezes can kill flowers like these magnolia blossoms. Matt Kasson, CC BY-ND Matt Kasson, West Virginia University With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays
ph. Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It’s a big step that shouldn’t be underestimated, but getting the
In the perpetually shifting tableau of global energetics, an unyielding quest for sustainability and proficiency has ushered in a novel epoch of ingenuity within the domain of energy conservation technologies. Amid escalating apprehensions regarding climatic transmutation and the imperative to curtail carbon footprints, the sector has witnessed an influx of verdant initiatives aimed
Climatic alterations emerge as a paramount challenge within the contemporary epoch, with Asiatic territories at the vanguard, confronting its stern repercussions. The extensive and variegated continent of Asia, domicile to beyond 4.5 billion souls, harbours a plethora of ecosystems, ranging from the towering summits of the Himalayas to the expansive, low-lying coastal vicinities.
In France’s southwestern Gironde department, where half the area is covered by forests, authorities in 2022 built a secondary school with wood from local pine trees. The Pian-Médoc school, located between the city of Bordeaux and some of France’s most famous vineyards, reflects a push to find practical uses for wood from nearby
At the nucleus of environmental stewardship resides an elaborate and profound liaison with geology—a discipline that not merely unravels the chronicles of Terra but also shepherds us towards sustainable tomorrows. The role of geology in environmental custodianship is cardinal, imparting enlightenment on natural mechanisms, stewardship of resources, and the attenuation of environmental repercussions,