Ocean ecosystems play a critical role in carbon ... More CO2 leads to more warming, causing climate change. Animals release carbon in the form of CO2 when they breathe, while plants take in ...

At the other end of the Earth, around the South Pole, emperor penguins are also facing enormous threats from climate change, which causes profound changes in the Antarctic ecosystem and hurts penguins ...

Wisconsin winters are warming—a sign of climate change that we are seeing and feeling. Next week, WUWM will air a series of ...

The study provides the first experimental demonstration of the potential impacts of climate change on water movement through grassland ecosystems, which make up nearly 40% of Earth's land area and ...

Polar marine ecosystems are particularly sensitive to climate change because small temperature differences can have large effects on the extent and thickness of sea ice. Animals that rely on sea ice, ...

Speaking on the contribution of these ecosystems to addressing climate change, Dr. Ita highlighted the superior carbon storage capacity of natural ecosystems, particularly forests, due to their ...

The Bayreuth researchers have labeled this description of the climate ... Reassessment of the risks of climate change for terrestrial ecosystems, Nature Ecology & Evolution (2024).

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From savannahs to forested highlands, the many ecosystems of Tanzania are being increasingly affected by climate change.

Although Madagascar is very rich in biodiversity, it remains particularly vulnerable to the damage caused by global warming. This damage has a devastating impact on ecosystems and local communities.

"If we want to predict the effects of climate change on Earth's water resources ... with significant consequences for the ability of ecosystems to withstand and recover from drought.

"Our results provide a new perspective on how climate change is already shaping ecosystems in ways we're only beginning to understand," adds Stuble. The findings also support the need for ...