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Non-Native Species Expanding 100 Times Faster Than Native Ones, UMass Amherst-Led Study Reveals
Non-native plants and animals are expanding their ranges at a rate 100 times faster than native species, according to a new study. This rapid spread, largely driven by human activities, poses a significant threat to native biodiversity, especially as climate change accelerates. The research, conducted by an international team of scientists led by University of…
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How the Ocean Floor’s Shape and Depth Impact Carbon Storage and Climate Change
Recent breakthroughs in climate science may hold the key to better understanding and combating global climate change. A groundbreaking study has revealed that the shape and depth of the ocean floor play a significant role in the long-term carbon cycle, accounting for up to 50% of changes in how carbon has been sequestered in the…
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UCLA and Equatic Embark on World’s Largest Ocean-Based CO2 Removal Initiative
UCLA’s startup Equatic and its Institute for Carbon Management are set to pioneer a full-scale demonstration plant in Tuas, Singapore that promises to be the world’s largest ocean-based facility for removing carbon dioxide from seawater. This revolutionary project follows the acknowledgment of Equatic’s groundbreaking technology as one of Time magazine’s best inventions of 2023. The…
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Satellite Megaconstellations Threaten Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
As the growing number of satellites orbiting Earth promises to enhance global communication networks, it also poses a significant environmental threat. A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering warns that satellite megaconstellations could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone layer. The research, published in the journal Geophysical…
