Ocean protections clash with mining pressure in Indonesia’s most diverse marine ecosystem

There is an explosion of color beneath the surface in Raja Ampat. The remote archipelago is in eastern Indonesia where sharks ...
Earth.com

Some ecosystems actually grow stronger under climate stress

Climate change doesn’t always reduce life, some ecosystems may stay productive or even grow as conditions become more unpredictable.

Better drought monitoring for dryland ecosystems

As droughts become more frequent and intense, scientists need better ways to monitor how ecosystems respond. One of the most ...
The Conversation

In 20 years of studying how ecosystems absorb carbon, here’s why we’re worried about a tipping point of collapse

From rainforests to savannas, ecosystems on land absorb almost 30% of the carbon dioxide human activities release into the atmosphere. These ecosystems are critical to stop the planet warming beyond 1 ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Habitat at home: How communities can strengthen ecosystems together

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in caretaking.

Satellite Mirror Plans Could Disrupt Sleep Cycles and Ecosystems Worldwide, Study Warns

Researchers said in a study that even small increases in the brightness of the night sky can affect human sleeping rhythms.