Food has a climate problem: Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer, meat
The growth of NâO emissions is alarming, but people have the knowledge and many of the technologies to reverse the ...
Tag: Africa
Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas, study finds
Climate change is causing the mosquitoâs potential geographic range to expand and shift.
Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of temperatureÂ
The results suggest that an anticipated surge in malaria transmission may be less severe than feared, particularly in cooler regions.Â
Africa now emits as much carbon as it stores: landmark new study
As natural ecosystems are converted for agricultural purposes, the carbon storage capacity is decreasing.
76% of Africaâs energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: hereâs how
The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power.
Can the âsand motorâ save West Africaâs eroding coast?
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements.
Florida and the rest of the world are getting hotter; âheat officersâ will help us cope
THE INVADING SEA NEWSLETTER, No. 9 September 2022 Florida and the rest of the world are getting hotter; âheat officersâ ...
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic Universityâs Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
