Microbes in groundwater significantly reduce methane emissions. A new study shows that more than half of the methane is consumed by microorganisms before it can escape.
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Forests in the EU are less effective at storing carbon. Researchers recommend specific steps in forest management and research to halt this negative trend. more
The BIOMASS satellite was successfully launched into orbit on 29 April 2025. The BIOMASS mission is designed to map and monitor global forests. It will map the structure of different forest types and provide data on above-ground biomass.
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Extreme climate events endanger groundwater quality and stability, when rain water evades natural purification processes in the soil. This was demonstrated in long-term groundwater analyses using new analytical methods.
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Extreme precipitation should increase with warmer temperatures. Data from tropical regions show that this correlation is obscured by the cooling effect of clouds. When cloud effects are corrected, the increase in extreme precipitation with rising temperatures becomes apparent.
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