Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led by Umeå University. Humid ...

The air moving above the forest carries valuable information about how trees absorb carbon, and what may happen in the future as global temperatures rise Vanessa Crooks The forest breathes! There is a ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in coal mines during the 20th century to detect unsafe carbon monoxide levels ...

This collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13 - Climate Action. Tropical cyclones pose significant risks to coastal regions, ...

This book is an excellent resource for scientists, political decision makers, and students interested in the impact of peatlands on climate change and ecosystem function, containing a plethora of ...

Young tropical forests play a crucial role in slowing climate change. Growing trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air, using ...

Research in tropical ecosystems is increasingly uncovering the intricate relationships between phytoplasmas and planthoppers. Phytoplasmas are specialised, wall-less microorganisms confined to plant ...

Tropical dry forests are critically endangered ecosystems that once covered vast areas of the planet but have been largely destroyed, with less than 8% of the original extent remaining in some regions ...

Tropical forests exchange more CO2 with the atmosphere than any other terrestrial biome, meaning that even a relatively small shift in the balance of carbon uptake and release there could have a big ...

From the striking rainbow colors of parrots in the rainforest to the brilliant flashes of yellows, oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But ...

Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led from Umeå University. Humid ...