On Tuesday, parts of southern and eastern Spain experienced devastating flash flooding as heavy rainfall inundated the region, with some areas receiving up to 12 inches in just a few hours. This extreme weather event has led to significant disruption, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns about the impact of climate change on such severe […]
Continue ReadingSaheed Olaide Jimoh (@sahjim05), University of Wyoming, discusses his article: Traits associated with the conservation gradient are the strongest predictors of early-stage fine root decomposition rates Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) in a lowland conifer-broadleaf forest in the Northland temperate kauri forest ecoregion, at Waingaro Landing, Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand. Photo by Daniel Laughlin. Background Fine root […]
Continue ReadingRichmond Global Sciences (RGS) seeks to provide comprehensive tech solutions for key stakeholders committed to making a positive impact on the Environment and Society while generating Financial Returns. It provides impact analysis and financial data insight to public, private, and fixed income investors. CSRHub is now integrating this data into its consensus Environment, Social, and […]
Continue ReadingIn this blog post, Nicola Jackson shares the findings from their latest study looking at how sampling air particles to detect DNA can be useful in monitoring and conserving koalas. Perched high up in a Eucalyptus tree, swaying from side to side, lies a sleepy koala unaware of the means spent each year trying to […]
Continue ReadingThe cover image for our October issue shows the first part of an automated process to extract leaf area from herbarium images. Here the model’s predictions of leaves are on the pressed plant specimen of Corymbia gilbertensis. The image relates to the Editor’s Choice article ‘Using machine learning to link climate, phylogeny and leaf area in eucalypts through […]
Continue Reading*** This article explores the detrimental effects of the fast fashion industry, highlighting corporate irresponsibility in various stages of production. It compares fast fashion with slow fashion, examining the use of cheap labor, low-quality materials, and exploitative practices that keep prices low at the cost of workers’ well-being. The discussion extends to environmental concerns, including […]
Continue ReadingIn the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, we are promoting knowledge exchange from restoration projects around the world. As part of Solent Seascape Project, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Project Seagrass are partnering to restore a combined total of seven hectares of seagrass beds. Seagrass meadows are internationally important habitats, serving as […]
Continue ReadingEugénie Mas, from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (@MasPlantphys) discusses her article: Drought effects in Mediterranean forests are not alleviated by diversity-driven water source partitioning Forest are unique ecosystems where each species of animal, plant, and microorganism interact together to provide many services, called ecosystem services. These services can benefit humans directly through wood production, […]
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by Gael O’Brien Ideally, purpose is a force, fueling engagement and connection — the triumvirate. They impact productivity, create meaning in work, and reflect how employees and teams see their company. When strength weakens one or more of the three, what’s possible diminishes. An example is the data from the 2024 Gallup’s State of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Commission has today published its assessment of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) of Austria, with recommendations on where Austria should raise its ambitions in line with the agreed EU objectives for 2030. This follows the individual assessments and recommendations on draft updated NECPs previously published for all 26 other EU countries. NECPs are […]
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