Global climate change is reshaping the presence, occurrence, fate, and transport of pollutants, amplifying and altering their ...

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- China has released a national standard to scientifically quantify the economic value generated by its terrestrial ecosystems, the State Administration for Market ...

The Rhynie chert, renowned for its exceptional preservation, offers an unparalleled window into early terrestrial ecosystems dating back to the Early Devonian period, over 400 million years ago. The ...

With CMCC’s contribution a new study and database provides scientists with an unprecedented resource for understanding how Earth's land systems store carbon and produce biomass, establishing a ...

The left graph illustrates the temporal variations in CH₄ and N₂O emissions from China's natural terrestrial ecosystems over the past four decades. The net GWP remains relatively stable, driven by ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many marine and terrestrial ecosystems, however, they ...

Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million ...

Biodiversity conservation is critical for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and climate stability. It supports ecosystems that provide food, water, and resources, especially in developing ...

The retreat of the planet's glaciers is one of the most visible and dramatic indicators of the far-reaching impact of climate change on the world's ecosystems. Now, a new paper published in Nature ...