Category Archives: Environment

According to recent research, the impact of different species and their traits on human wellbeing cannot be overstated. Well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing, and human-biodiversity interactions deliver wellbeing gains that can lead to substantial healthcare cost savings when scaled-up across populations. The study showed that the presence of biodiversity in human-inhabitedContinue reading “The Importance of Well-Functioning Ecosystems on Human Wellbeing”

New research has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) could pose a significant risk to amphibian biodiversity if introduced to North America. The fungus, which has already decimated populations in Europe, Asia, and Africa, attacks the skin of salamanders, newts, and other amphibians. The infection can cause fatal disruptions to water and electrolyteContinue reading “Potential Devastation to Amphibians in North America if Fungal Pathogen Invades”

In early 2014, a great anomaly descended upon the seas: A patch of warm water that manifested in the Gulf of Alaska. Scientists called it ‘The Blob.’ What followed was a domino effect that drastically affected marine life, particularly the fisheries industry. As a professional ghost writer, it is my responsibility to inform our readersContinue reading “Lessons from ‘The Blob’ will help us manage fisheries during future marine heatwaves”

Scientists have found that greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, causing an unprecedented rate of global warming. The human-induced warming, mainly caused by the burning of fossil fuels, has led to an average rise of 1.14°C for the latest decade (2013-2022) above pre-industrial levels, up from 1.07°C between 2010 and 2019. The evidenceContinue reading “The Alarming Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming”

The loss of biodiversity and species extinction is a growing concern worldwide, but quantifying those losses at a large scale has been a difficult task. However, recent research suggests that air quality stations could provide a game-changing solution. Unbeknownst to many, these stations have been quietly collecting vast amounts of environmental DNA (eDNA) for decades,Continue reading “Air Quality Stations Could Be the Solution to Tracking Global Biodiversity”

In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the depletion of marine life due to overfishing. While many scientists have worked tirelessly to estimate coastal fish stocks, it is often a complicated and time-consuming process . However, with the help of newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, researchers are now able to estimateContinue reading “Revolutionizing the Estimation of Coastal Fish Stocks: A.I. Joins the Ranks”

The future of a sustainable energy economy relies on a shift towards renewable energy sources to power our daily needs. Hydrogen is an excellent alternative to fossil fuels, given its high energy content and zero carbon emissions when produced using renewable sources. However, transitioning to this new hydrogen economy requires an efficient and reliable supplyContinue reading “Revolutionizing the Hydrogen Renewable Energy Industry with a New Supply Chain Model”