Caltech researchers create a more detailed physical model that suggests a major Atlantic Ocean current will weaken far less under climate change than indicated by more extreme climate model projections.

This study measured the growth rate of coral reefs in Hōnaunau Bay, Hawaii, using on-site data gathering and aerial imagery. Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea urchin populations which have exploded due to overfishing in the area. The reefs are also threatened by climate change and water pollution, and their growth rates are not fast enough to counteract the erosion caused by the urchins.

New Haven, Conn. — As rising global temperatures alter ecosystems worldwide, animal species usually have two choices: adapt to changing local conditions or flee to a cooler clime. Ecologists have long assumed that the world’s bird species were best equipped to respond to the pressures of climate change simply because they have the option of flying to higher altitudes or towards global poles.

But a new Yale study finds that few bird species are able to escape the realities of a warming world.

The findings were published May 28 in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

In an era where global economies are confronted with the dual challenges of climate change and socioeconomic inequality, understanding how nations converge or diverge in energy use, financial development, and income growth has become more critical than ever. While existing research has delved into income and financial convergence across regions, significant gaps remain in analysing energy diversification alongside these factors, particularly within OECD countries. Addressing this important research void, China Finance Review International (CFRI) is pleased to present the paper titled "Energy diversification, financial development and economic development: an examination of convergence in OECD countries", which investigates whether energy diversification, financial development, and per-capita income converge over time in OECD nations.

Trees, shrubs, and other plants along roads and sidewalks play an important role in making cities more resilient to climate change, improving public health, and advancing environmental justice. Yet, tracking its distribution and change over time remains a major challenge – especially across large, rapidly urbanizing regions of the world. A new IIASA-led study addresses this gap.