Ecology, The Environment and Conservation

This complex theme deals primarily with interactions between organisms and the environmental factors that impact them, but to a greater extent between individual inanimate environmental factors.

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First-of-its-kind study uses remote sensing to monitor plastic debris in rivers and lakes

Remote sensing creates a cost-effective solution to monitoring plastic pollution. A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows how remote sensing can help monitor and…

Optimising the processing of plastic waste

Just one look in the yellow bin reveals a colourful jumble of different types of plastic. However, the purer and more uniform plastic waste is, the easier it is to…

Are particle emissions from offshore wind farms harmful for blue mussels?

After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into…

Alpine glacier melting due to climate change, showing impacts on water resources and ecosystems, a focus of the EU's Waterwise project.

From Distressing to Addressing: HKA Tackles Alpine Climate Crisis

Glacial melting, heat waves, and changing precipitation patterns call for strategic and transnational water management Constant, rigorous resource use has negatively impacted our environment, extending beyond national borders. Climate change…

Aldabra Atoll’s Remarkable Shoreline Resilience Over 51 Years

Despite sea level rise in Western Indian Ocean, more than 60% of Aldabra Atoll’s shoreline remained unchanged from 1960 to 2011, based on aerial and satellite image analysis. On average,…

MIT Replacement for Microplastics in Cosmetics

Solving the Microplastic Problem with Biodegradable Plastics Microplastics are a growing environmental concern, especially in industries like cosmetics and cleaning agents where plastic particles are intentionally added to enhance product…

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