With our changing climate, protecting all impacted organisms on Earth is a huge priority. The planet has gone through previous cycles of heating and cooling, and looking at these periods can give us clues about what may happen. An international team of researchers has done just … [Read more...] about Study reveals planktons’ unexpected resilience to global warming
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Why we need more rooftop gardens in a changing climate
As you may know from personal experience, summers tend to be much hotter in the city than in the countryside. This phenomenon is called the “urban heat island” effect. This difference in temperature happens in large part because urbanized areas have a greater concentration of … [Read more...] about Why we need more rooftop gardens in a changing climate
Scotland plants over a million trees to help save wild salmon
The bodies of water around the world have been experiencing unprecedented warming that is taking a toll on the ecosystems and marine life that inhabit them. One of the species that is suffering from this warming is wild salmon. That’s why, in Scotland, the River Dee Board and … [Read more...] about Scotland plants over a million trees to help save wild salmon
Ski resort tucks in Mount Titlis glacier with special blanket
Ski resort staff in one of Switzerland’s most popular Alpine destinations on Mount Titlis have been trying to limit the impacts of climate change by tucking in the mountain's precious glacial slopes in specially made protective blankets. Mount Titlis, which stands at 3,238 … [Read more...] about Ski resort tucks in Mount Titlis glacier with special blanket
This map app helps pedestrians in Barcelona stay cool on the shadiest routes
A new app launched in Barcelona is helping the city’s residents deal with scorching temperatures this summer by finding the shadiest and coolest routes for pedestrians. The pedestrian routing app, called Cool Walks, was first developed at a data visualization contest. Its … [Read more...] about This map app helps pedestrians in Barcelona stay cool on the shadiest routes