As climate change threatens global food production, researchers and environmental advocates are highlighting the importance of soil health in building resilient crops. By adopting regenerative agricultural practices, farmers can better withstand droughts and extreme weather events. These methods, which include rotating crops and planting cover crops, boost the soil microbiome, reduce erosion, and increase nutrient…
Imagine a giant ice cube, twice the size of Texas, sitting atop a bedrock foundation. This is the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS), the Earth’s second-largest ice body, holding enough frozen water to raise global sea levels by a staggering 24 feet. But here’s the fascinating part: this ice giant has a hidden talent – seasonal water storage….
A coalition of 44 esteemed climate experts has issued a stark warning to Nordic policymakers, highlighting the precarious state of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This vital ocean conveyor belt, which includes the Gulf Stream, is teetering on the brink of collapse due to escalating global temperatures. Image credit: NOAA The Consequences of Inaction…