Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Our team of fire researchers found that the total area burned worldwide declined by 26% over two decades.
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Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study identified some of the strongest
Scientists all over the world are researching how to use the oceans’ waves, tides and currents to generate energy.
Food has a climate problem: Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer, meat
The growth of N₂O emissions is alarming, but people have the knowledge and many of the technologies to reverse the ...
Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas, study finds
Climate change is causing the mosquito’s potential geographic range to expand and shift.
Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of temperature
The results suggest that an anticipated surge in malaria transmission may be less severe than feared, particularly in cooler regions.
Africa now emits as much carbon as it stores: landmark new study
As natural ecosystems are converted for agricultural purposes, the carbon storage capacity is decreasing.
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power.
Can the ‘sand motor’ save West Africa’s eroding coast?
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements.
Florida and the rest of the world are getting hotter; ‘heat officers’ will help us cope
THE INVADING SEA NEWSLETTER, No. 9 September 2022 Florida and the rest of the world are getting hotter; ‘heat officers’ ...