According to the report, land ecosystems absorb much less carbon dioxide pollution than they used to because of unsustainable resource extraction. Over the last 10 years, the ability of trees and ...

A recently uncovered fossil location in China’s Turpan-Hami Basin suggests that some terrestrial ecosystems were only marginally affected by the most cataclysmic extinction event in Earth’s history, ...

Using collections, SCUBA, submersibles, and more we ask questions about marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, coral reefs, the deep sea, and the impact of climate change. The Smithsonian conducts a ...

Managing overgrown land is essential for maintaining property value, improving accessibility, and reducing environmental ...

They are intended to support knowledge-based decisions in the context of global change with the goal of achieving and maintaining food security, ecosystem functions and services, and biodiversity.

Deforestation is affecting our ecosystem globally. The European Union has legislation in place such as its “Deforestation Regulation” or goals to reduce emissions by 2030 to counter the growing ...