Above- and below-ground components do not respond equally to changing precipitation |

Qingzhou Zhao, Umeå University in Sweden, discusses their article: Increasing precipitation reshapes alpine plant–microbial nutrient partitioning and enhances ecosystem carbon and nitrogen retention A rainy question in the alpine ecosystem Rainfall is changing as the climate warms. In many alpine regions, including the Tibetan Plateau, ecosystems are becoming not only warmer, but also wetter. At […]

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Local climate action delivers, but more efforts are needed to meet 2030 goals

When local authorities intervene, climate and energy actions taken in various sectors yield results, according to new JRC analyses. The results are tangible particularly where local authorities hold direct influence through planning, the development of infrastructure, or targeted awareness approaches. However, forecasts based on municipalities’ plans show they are on the way to achieve 48.5% […]

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Local climate action delivers, but more efforts are needed to meet 2030 goals

When local authorities intervene, climate and energy actions taken in various sectors yield results, according to new JRC analyses. The results are tangible particularly where local authorities hold direct influence through planning, the development of infrastructure, or targeted awareness approaches. However, forecasts based on municipalities’ plans show they are on the way to achieve 48.5% […]

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Local climate action delivers, but more efforts are needed to meet 2030 goals

When local authorities intervene, climate and energy actions taken in various sectors yield results, according to new JRC analyses. The results are tangible particularly where local authorities hold direct influence through planning, the development of infrastructure, or targeted awareness approaches. However, forecasts based on municipalities’ plans show they are on the way to achieve 48.5% […]

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Timing of the publication of the EU ETS auction calendar

Following the operation of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), which results in 190 494 202 allowances being placed in the MSR for the September 2026 – August 2027 period, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) will publish the revised 2026 and the new 2027 auction calendars for allowances in respect of stationary installations, maritime transport and […]

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Local leaders for affordable energy and climate resilience: Registrations open for the 2026 Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

Registrations are now open for the annual Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, taking place at the Charlemagne Building in Brussels on 15 October 2026.  The event will bring together hundreds of local and regional leaders from across Europe alongside high-level representatives of the European Commission and other key stakeholders to discuss how local action is central […]

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Come migliorare la stima dell’abbondanza locale dei pesci costieri del Mediterraneo – The Applied Ecologist

Stimare quanti pesci vivono nelle aree costiere è fondamentale per proteggere gli ecosistemi marini e gestire le risorse in modo sostenibile. In questo studio, mettiamo in evidenza che il DNA presente nell’acqua di mare può aiutare a stimare meglio l’abbondanza dei pesci. Infatti, contare i pesci non è sempre facile. I metodi tradizionali, come quelli […]

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Vehicle lighting can reduce the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions – The Applied Ecologist

Every year, vehicle collisions with deer and wild pigs cause billions of dollars in damages and injure thousands of drivers. Most collisions occur at night when the animals are more active and when it is more difficult for drivers to see. Recent research has found that illuminating the front end of the vehicle with a […]

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Can AI improve decision-making in applied ecology? Only if we guide it well – The Applied Ecologist

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering our daily lives. As the world begins to rely on it for small decisions, such as choosing which furniture suits our garden décor, scientists are witnessing a much larger shift quietly unfolding. AI is now entering ecology, and more importantly, applied ecology, a field that supports real-time high-stakes decision-making […]

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