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News, research analysis and evidence-based explanation. 11 stories in this section.
New research warns that climate change may triple the number of days above 105°F in the US, leading to severe health impacts including heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and increased emergency visits.
A family rejected more than $26 million over concerns including water and farmland, but the environmental case turns on measurable cooling, power and land-use choices.
Two releases of 20 rare ducks on New Zealand’s Purerua Peninsula lost most of their birds to the same elusive cat, illustrating a core problem in species restoration.
Fortifications and mine barriers now overlap with one of Europe’s most unusual post-nuclear ecosystems. The military transformation raises ecological and radiation-safety questions even as current monitoring remains within established limits.
Researchers estimate that wild deer are the largest source of methane among wild ruminants, though their total output remains far smaller than that of domesticated livestock.
A climate change researcher warns that an exceptionally strong El Niño could push already stressed ecosystems across a critical threshold, amplifying the effects of global warming.
A new buying guide spotlights four freestanding bioclimatic pergolas, or garden islands, designed to regulate sun exposure and keep outdoor spaces comfortable as temperatures rise.
A Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captured on July 26 reveals wildfires raging near ESA's Cebreros ground station in Spain, highlighting the threat to critical space infrastructure and the role of satellite …
Modern farming methods and rising carbon dioxide levels have led to a steady decline in the nutrient content of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Researchers and farmers are increasingly looking to …
A new study funded by ESA's Climate Change Initiative highlights the need for improved reporting of tropical forest carbon emissions, particularly from degradation, to ensure accurate climate models and national …
An ocean-monitoring satellite has captured striking images of wildfire smoke plumes from space, demonstrating the technology's value for tracking environmental events beyond its primary mission.
