Why managing ocean acidification is crucial for South Africa
Apr 01, 2016 05:17 am UTC| Insights & Views
The southern tip of Africa is washed by two oceans: the Indian and Atlantic oceans. This should allow South Africa to benefit economically from various activities through developing the ocean economy. Fisheries, tourism...
Paris set a benchmark in the battle against climate change. What now?
Mar 31, 2016 08:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
This article is a foundation essay. They are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. Its been a few months since the Paris Agreement wrapped up. On April 22, it will be signed by...
Mexican desert mangroves – small but valuable in dealing with climate change
Mar 29, 2016 05:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Scientists have long known that mangroves provide vital barriers against storms and that these forests can store vast amounts of carbon. An article published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
Is global warming causing marine diseases to spread?
Mar 28, 2016 10:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Global climate change is altering the worlds oceans in many ways. Some impacts have received wide coverage, such as shrinking Arctic sea ice, rising sea levels and ocean warming. However, as the oceans warm, marine...
New laws for the high seas: four key issues the UN talks need to tackle
Mar 28, 2016 01:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
United Nations negotiations begin today in New York on the elements of an international agreement to govern the conservation and sustainable use of the high seas. Every country will have a seat at these inaugural...
Mass extinctions and climate change: why the speed of rising greenhouse gases matters
Mar 24, 2016 00:21 am UTC| Insights & Views
We now know that greenhouse gases are rising faster than at any time since the demise of dinosaurs, and possibly even earlier. According to research published in Nature Geoscience this week, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is being...
Ethiopia's vulnerable tropical forests are key to securing future of wild coffee
Mar 23, 2016 16:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Coffee is the drink of choice for millions of us. But the worlds second-most traded commodity originates in Ethiopia and its home is under threat. Ethiopia isnt all dusty deserts far from it. The country also contains...
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