A complex system exhibits emergence, according to the new framework, by organizing itself into a hierarchy of levels that each operate independently of the details of the lower levels. The researchers suggest we think about emergence as a kind of “software in the natural world.” Just as the software of your laptop runs without having … Read more
Large portions of China have been battered by heavy rains that have caused flooding and significant damage. Flash floods in northern and southwest China have killed at least 20 people and left dozens missing, state media said Saturday, after a week of deadly downpours across the country. Several vehicles in northwestern Shaanxi province plunged into … Read more
A July 12, 2024 aerial view of a wildfire near Canada’s northeastern town of Wabush. A forest fire in northeastern Canada that forced the evacuation of more than 9,000 people a week ago is now under control, allowing those displaced to begin returning home, authorities said Saturday. The risk to the towns of Labrador City … Read more
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A Cranfield University academic has contributed to a new landmark report that says that governments and policy makers must recognize cooling as critical national infrastructure (CNI) if humanity is to build resilience to the impact of climate change. Published on 18 July, the report “The Hot Reality: Living in a +50°C … Read more
Spatial distribution of projected final restored areas in 2050 across the Atlantic Forest biome under (a) forest code scenario, (b) restoration for biodiversity scenario, (c) restoration for smallholders scenario and (d) maximum restoration scenario. Credit: Environmental Research Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad5ab2 A new study led by King’s College London simulated the effects of various restoration … Read more
Credit: CC0 Public Domain As technology proliferates, misinformation and conspiracy theories seem to flourish. Conspiracy beliefs specifically about technology include popular commercial technologies, such as Amazon Echo and Google Search, as well as non-profit technologies designed to support health, such as contact tracing apps. These conspiracy beliefs are well-known, as is the way that technology … Read more
by The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture New analysis of African national adaptation policy documents finds that most fail to provide comprehensive and consistent information. But the authors also uncover compelling examples of robust plans which hold lessons for upcoming climate talks. Credit: AICCRA New analysis of African national … Read more
Azerbaijan is hosting the UN COP29 climate summit in Baku in November where it is hoped nations can agree a new deal on how to finance climate action in developing countries. Azerbaijan said Friday it hopes to raise money from fossil fuel producers for green projects in developing countries as the petro-state prepares to host … Read more
A biodiverse green space with a street tree (1), habitat resources such as understorey plants (2) and stormwater infiltration using a sunken ‘raingarden’ design (3) effectively de-paves the area of the parking space (4). Credit: T. Croeser et al 2022, CC BY Imagine you’re a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard … Read more
Juvenile fish are seen in a bucket before their release in Mexico’s Lake Patzcuaro. Mexican authorities are releasing thousands of juvenile fish and cleaning up freshwater springs as part of efforts to rejuvenate one of the country’s lakes stricken by drought and heat waves. State workers this week freed 10,000 silverside fish native to Lake … Read more
