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Food security is a critical global issue that is becoming increasingly urgent as the demand for food continues to rise. Scientists predict a 110% increase in global food demand by 2050, highlighting the need for sustainable agricultural practices to meet this growing need. However, factors such as climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and the threat

In a recent study published in the journal AGU Advances, UC Santa Barbara researchers have identified anoxic marine basins as potential locations for large-scale carbon sequestration in the deep ocean. The aim is to reduce carbon levels in the atmosphere by actively storing plant biomass in oxygen-free zones on the seafloor. Lead author Morgan Raven,

Trace metals, such as zinc, play a crucial role in the proper functioning of animals and plants. While animals acquire these nutrients through their diet or environmental exposure, plants obtain them from the soil. Deficiency or excess of trace metals can have detrimental effects. It is estimated that up to 50% of trace metals in

A recent study conducted by Dr. Assaf Hochman and his team from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the complex dynamics of sub-seasonal precipitation anomalies in the Middle East. This research has revealed significant correlations between these anomalies and key climate indices, providing valuable insights into

The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is facing a perilous situation that could have far-reaching consequences for the global climate system. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers, including scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), has revealed that a staggering 47% of

A recent study by behavioral researchers at the University of Bonn, the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE in Frankfurt, and the University of Copenhagen has revealed that an overwhelming majority of the world’s population supports climate action and is prepared to make personal sacrifices to combat climate change. The groundbreaking findings, which have been

Seafloor rocks, akin to mysterious books waiting to be deciphered, harbor untold stories about our planet’s history. Frieder Klein, an associate scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, believes that studying rocks is like reading a book, as they hold valuable information about the geological carbon cycle. Klein and his team recently conducted a groundbreaking

The notion of devastating mass extinctions that decimated Earth’s ecosystems millions of years ago has captivated both the general public and scientific community for decades. In 1982, Jack Sepkoski and David Raup made a breakthrough with their publication that identified the “Big Five” extinction events in the planet’s geological history. Among these, the end-Permian event

A new complex computer simulation has revealed that an abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents, which could lead to a deep freeze in Europe, is closer and more likely than previously thought. The simulation, which is the first to incorporate multiple factors and use complex modeling, has identified a “cliff-like” tipping point that could have

Late last year, an astonishing event unfolded in an Icelandic fishing village that had not experienced volcanic activity in over eight centuries. Scientists revealed that a river of magma flowed underneath the village of Grindavik at an unprecedented rate, highlighting a significant awakening of volcanic activity in the region. This eruption was not an isolated

There is no doubt that understanding the Earth’s climate is crucial for our survival on this planet. The Earth has experienced extreme weather conditions in the past, such as the ice age that occurred more than 700 million years ago. Australian geologists have recently conducted a study to determine the cause of this ice age

Natural gas flaring, a common practice in the United States, is used to dispose of the gas byproduct from oil extraction. While it can reduce the safety concerns of the natural gas on site, it also produces nitrogen oxides (NOx) that directly and indirectly impact air quality. The Clean Air Act requires the U.S. Environmental