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Realising a Vision for a Sustainable Agri-Food System

A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, The University of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.

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Tree Mortality in the Black Forest on the Rise - Climate Change a Key Driver

Climate impacts such as dry, hot summers reduce the growth and increase the mortality of trees in the Black Forest because they negatively influence the climatic water balance, i.e., the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspiration.

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El Niño and La Niña Multi-Year Events Could Become More Common

The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined. Unsurprisingly, its activity affects conditions around the globe.

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CU Boulder’s Weimer Lab Unveils Economical Method for Producing Clean Fuel

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Weimer Lab has introduced an efficient and economical method to use renewable energy to produce fuel, opening doors to clean and sustainable energy sources for a wide array of industries, including transportation, steelmaking and ammonia production.

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Making Aviation Fuel From Biomass

In 2021, nearly a quarter of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions came from the transportation sector, with aviation being a significant contributor.

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More Marine Heatwaves Could Spell Disaster for Ocean Life

Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species' ability to recover.

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Mapping Methane Emissions From Rivers Around Globe Reveals Surprising Sources

Freshwater ecosystems account for half of global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. 

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Machine-Learning System Based on Light Could Yield More Powerful, Efficient Large Language Models

ChatGPT has made headlines around the world with its ability to write essays, email, and computer code based on a few prompts from a user.

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Hundreds of Andean Bird Species at Risk Due to Deforestation: New Research Shows How to Protect Them

Birds native to the tropical Andes, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, are threatened by increasing agricultural development in the region.

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Study Finds Massive Loss of U.S. Coastline Tidal Flats Over 31 Years

Tidal flats, also known as mud flats, make up coastal wetlands that protect against destructive powers from the ocean such as waves, tsunamis and hurricanes. 

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