Environment and ecosystems

A new study calculates the dollar value of wetlands in reducing river flooding. But in Sackett vs. EPA, the high court rolled back protections for nature’s first line of defense.

The study showed that trees around a low-rise building can reduce the wind force on segments by as much as 50%.

Green wall installation can provide cooling effects for both indoor and outdoor environments.

NOAA defines a “very strong” El Niño as when the Pacific’s surface waters are more than 2°C warmer than average. What does this mean for climate, for humans, and marine species?

Dong Thap province is facing numerous challenges due to the impacts of climate change, subsidence, landslides, flooding, drought, and saltwater intrusion.

The paper examines the complex links between live wildlife trade, zoonotic disease risks, biodiversity loss, animal welfare, and global health security through a comprehensive One Health perspective.

Aotearoa New Zealand has experienced a particularly warm start to this winter, with record high June temperatures in the capital and warm conditions across the country.

FIFA says it's prepared for "climate-related risks" but doesn't appear to have a plan for wildfire smoke, which can be harmful to players and fans.