Katarina Samurović
Desertification in Romania
In their Sixth National Communication on Climate Change and First Biennial Report from 2013, the Romanian authorities estimated that the area affected by desertification makes up for about 30% of the country’s total area.
Linking Geological Events to Aboriginal Oral Tradition and Stories
Recent findings about the existence of human civilization dating back 50,000 years suggests major geological events have been described in Aboriginal oral tradition and stories.
Why Is Antarctica’s Snow Turning Green?
The coasts of the northern Antarctic Peninsula are seasonally turning green, orange, and red - all thanks to microscopic algae.
Coastal Ice Loss is Outpacing Mainland Ice Gains on Both Antarctica and Greenland
A recent study has confirmed that the coastal ice loss is much greater than the mainland ice gain on both Antarctica and Greenland.
Study Estimates That 3 Billion People Will Be Living In Extreme Heat By 2070
Researchers used data from UN population projections to map out how a three-degree warming scenario will translate into temperature changes for the world's population.
2020 Earth Day Marks the 50th Anniversary
On April 22, 2020, a big environmental jubilee is taking place - the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Australia’s Yarrabubba is the Oldest Impact Crater on Earth
Recently published research indicates that the Yarrabubba impact structure in Australia may be the world's oldest.
Oceans Are Warming 40 Percent Faster Than Previously Estimated
A review of available studies, published in Science in January 2019, has revealed that the rate of ocean warming is as much as 40% faster than that suggested by IPCC.
Is Climate Change Bringing Back Prehistoric Redwood Trees?
Because of global warming, the Dawn redwood might unexpectedly make it back to the wilderness of its ancient habitats in North America.
European Wolves Could Be Replaced by Wolf-Dog Hybrids
Scientists are now worried that the future of the 17,000 wolves known to live in Europe is in jeopardy due to crossbreeding with dogs.
How Wildfires are Changing Boreal Forests and Increasing Emissions
Boreal forests are changing along with our climate.
Where Does the Earth Store All Its Carbon?
It is estimated that 1.845 billion billion metric tons of carbon are settled in mantle and crust, while only 43,500 billion tons can be found on the surface.
Mule Deer Create Mental Maps Of Migration Routes
During their seasonal migrations, large grazing mammals like deer are able to easily navigate the state of Wyoming.
Structurally Complex Forests Better At Carbon Capture, Study Shows
Researchers have discovered that structurally diverse forests are better at carbon sequestration that monocultures.
The Largest Seaweed Bloom Ever Took Place In 2018
In 2018, a 20 million ton Sargassum seaweed bloom formed an 8,850-kilometer belt stretching from the West African coast to the Gulf of Mexico.
Himalayan Glacier Melt Mapped By Analyzing Old Spy Photographs
Declassified Cold War-era spy satellite photographs have shown how much the melting of hundreds of Himalayan glaciers has accelerated in recent decades.
New Findings on How Trees Impact Droughts
Recently published research looked at the question of, "Instead of looking at how drought affects the forest, how might this go the other way around?"
How Hydropower is Changing the Balkan Landscape
How is the proliferation of hydro power plants (HPPs) changing Balkan peninsula's landscapes?
Greenland’s Ice Arch Crumbles Earlier Than Normal
Across the Nares Strait, between Greenland and Ellesmere Island, lies a horizontal ice arch.
Urban Beehives Help Reveal Sources Of Pollution In Cities
Researchers have tested honey from six Vancouver neighborhoods from varying districts (urban, industrial, residential and agricultural) for levels of lead, copper, zinc, and other pollutants.
What Is The Difference Between Afforestation and Reforestation?
Both reforestation and afforestation represent a conversion of non-forested areas into new forests. So what's the difference between the two terms?
Iceland’s Long Road to Reforestation
Reforestation and afforestation have a long tradition in Iceland, but the results are barely noticeable - only a tiny fraction of the land is now covered in forests.
Is a Vitamin Deficiency Killing Wildlife?
Researchers believed that thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency is playing a role in declining populations of some wildlife.
Deforestation Is Drying Up Atmospheric Rivers
Deforestation has a dramatic impact on climate, reducing evapotranspiration which feed atmospheric rivers.
The Spilhaus Endless Ocean Map Projection
However, in 1942, a South African meteorologist, oceanographer, and inventor Athelstan Spilhaus created the world’s first fully ocean-centered map projection.
“Adopt A Pixel” to Help Landsat Science
Adopt A Pixel program has existed for quite some time - from 2013 - in the form of a web service which allowed users to upload geospatially tagged landscape images to complement the remote sensing collections.