The United Nations observes the International Day of Biological Diversity annually on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues and how human impacts such as climate change are affecting the health, vitality, and longevity of ecosystems around the globe. By Emily Greenhalgh A changing climate means changing habitats. For the Plum Island
Scientists explain how genetically engineered organisms can help diminish atmospheric carbon and tackle climate change. Co-authors of the opinion piece, published in BioDesign Research, include MBL Distinguished Scientist Jerry Melillo. From NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Climate change is a major global crisis. Despite international agreements to fight climate change, greenhouse gas emissions
Three world-renowned science institutions in Woods Hole are preparing their ocean-front facilities for the threats of climate change and will soon release an adaptation plan. By Eve Zuckoff Scientists, policymakers, and business leaders discussed the effects sea level rise, storm surge, and erosion could have on the area in the southern tip of Falmouth during
This article spotlights the research of MBL Senior Scientist Zoe Cardon. By Ysabelle Kempe Global warming brings to mind scenes of devastating natural disasters and polar bears on shrinking ice caps. But new research is studying the effects of climate change on a less visible matter — interactions between plant roots and the surrounding soil,
This research is conducted in association with the Arctic Long-Term Ecological Research program in Toolik Lake, Alaska, which is directed by MBL Ecosystems Center scientist Ed Rastetter and includes ecologists from MBL and 21 other institutions. By Dave Berndtson Winter ice deposits that form on top of Arctic rivers and provide crucial water for ecosystems