Greek farmers are experimenting with exciting new crops for some not-so-exciting reasons, according to Greek Reporter. What’s happening? Subtropical crops that tend to be more heat-resistant — like papayas, avocados, mangoes, dragon fruit, passion fruit, and guava — are seeing rising popularity among farmers in Crete as average temperatures continue to increase across the globe. …
Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance, because plants are leaking more water than previously thought. UBC assistant professor Dr. Sean Michaletz, a newly minted Sloan Research Fellow in the department of botany, studies how plants respond to heat. His findings challenge…
Environmental Degradation, Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: What’s the Link? Anthropogenic changes in global landscapes and the climate increase the risk of infectious diseases by altering the environmental niche of the disease vector or animal reservoir hosts and the adaptation of some pathogens to a warming planet. — The One Health approach, developed by the…
Around the world, huge swathes of fertile land are turning into arid wastelands at alarming rates, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and humanity. This process is known as desertification, and it is closely linked to the effects of climate change. Desertification is accelerating due to rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and human activities. The consequences of desertification…
There is a critical link between reduced river flow into the Mediterranean and the health of the Mediterranean marine ecosystems. New research underscores the urgency of integrating water resource management to properly safeguard the rich biodiversity of seas and ocean and the economies it supports. Climate change impacts such as more frequent and more severe…
Imagine a pastoral scene.. Cows grazing on lush green grass, a vigorous vegetable garden, and sugar maple trees dominating a distant hill. Now imagine a feedlot with thousands of cows trampling in the dirt, the smell of rotten eggs wafting from a manure lagoon, and a couple dead cow carcasses waiting to be hauled away….
Agrivoltaic farming, which integrates agriculture and solar energy production on the same land, presents a novel experience for eco-conscious tourists. Visitors can witness the fusion of technology and nature during sunrise seed-sowing excursions. Such visits not only educate tourists about cutting-edge farming techniques but also offer the opportunity to actively participate in food production while…
For generations, Lars Miguel Utsi’s family has lived in the small town of Jokkmokk in northern Sweden, where reindeer husbandry is a way of life. In a part of the world where most of us would see just an endless expanse of white snow, Utsi perceives the landscape in intricate detail, recognizing subtle features of…
Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced by pyrolyzing biomass, is emerging as a promising tool in the quest to combat climate change. While efforts to tackle global warming have taken various forms – some more effective than others – biochar stands out for its dual benefits of promoting soil health and sequestering carbon. A new study…
Ikastikos Kiklos DL (6 Akadimias), in collaboration with DL Gallery, presents “Disturbed Soil,” a solo exhibition by Greek photographer Rea Papadopoulou. Through striking color photography, Papadopoulou examines the environmental toll of human activity on the Greek landscape. Her work highlights the degradation of nature, urging reflection on climate change and its consequences. Admission is free….