[ad_1] Jonne Kotta explains new research which uses dynamic energy budget modelling to explore the potential of mussels for bioremediation at finfish farms. Kotta and colleagues suggest that environmentally sustainable finfish farming solutions may be possible in the eutrophic Baltic Sea region. The problem Global demand for fish has risen sharply in recent decades and […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] Lilli Kaarakka shares findings from her team’s review article assessing the evidence for the potential of specific improved forest management (IFM) practices to sequester carbon and enhance carbon storage in forests. Humans and forests share an infinite, intertwined history; forests have provided us with food, fuel and material for building homes, as well as […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] The European Commission published today the Communication on the total number of allowances in circulation (TNAC) in 2022 on the European carbon market. It amounts to 1 134 794 738 allowances. The TNAC indicator plays an important role in the functioning of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). It determines whether […]
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[ad_1] Awareness is growing worldwide of the crucial role that bees and other pollinators play in preserving natural habitats and securing food supplies. In the run-up to World Bee Day on 20 May, Horizon Magazine takes a closer look at how microorganisms in a bee gut are key to ensuring the insects’ – and the planet’s – […]
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[ad_1] (Paris) – Governments negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty should ensure that it addresses the role of fossil fuels in plastic production and includes human rights protections, Human Rights Watch said today. Countries, businesses, and civil society organizations will meet in Paris beginning on May 29, 2023, for a second round of talks on an […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] Natalie Yoh and Dave Seaman discuss their recently published research article that uses remote sensing to investigate the effects of logging on aerial insectivorous bats in Southeast Asia. Findings indicate that logged forests can provide an important refuge and several species that respond predictably to logging could be targeted for biodiversity monitoring using acoustic […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] On 15 May 2023, the European Commission will publish the total number of allowances in circulation (TNAC) on the EU carbon market in 2022. The TNAC indicator plays an important role in the functioning of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). It determines whether allowances are withdrawn to […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] The scarce but growing amount of information that has been coming out of the fashion industry seems to be a deliberate strategy that is aimed at greenwashing and confusing the audience. EKOS international sustainability consultancy Cynthia Figge started being concerned with sustainability before it was trendy, before it was considered necessary and inevitable. In […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] Originally posted and adapted from Natural History of Ecological Restoration blog. Andrew Kaul and colleagues present their latest research exploring whether seed additions can improve restoration outcomes in oak woodlands. Throughout most of the eastern United States, oak woodlands were once a widespread and dominant ecosystem. These woodlands experienced periodic fires, which prevented woody […]
Continue Reading[ad_1] We already know that the climate crisis is making heatwaves longer, more frequent and more intense. We all experienced that first hand last summer. In fact the summer temperature in Europe in 2022 was the highest on record. Less well known is the impact of this heat on our health. In the most extreme […]
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