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Signs of wildfire damage in a tropical forest in Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil. While the consequences of large-scale deforestation are well documented, the effects of degradation in forests have remained much less certain until now. Photo: Thyrome, CC BY 4.0.Thyrome, CC BY 4.0.

New database reveals the climate cost of degradation in tropical forests

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Researchers have synthesized nearly four decades of data, producing one of the most comprehensive assessments ever compiled of forest carbon dynamics following disturbances and during subsequent regeneration
The slender extensions of chloroplasts have been revealed as a sophisticated cellular communication system, essential for plant survival under conditions of extreme heat, soil salinity, or drought. Photo: pxhere, CC0 Public Domain. Free for personal and commercial use. No attribution requiredpxhere, CC0 Public Domain. Free for personal and commercial use. No attribution required

The tiny “fingers” that help plants survive stress

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Una ricerca tedesca chiarisce il ruolo degli stromuli delle piante, i sottili prolungamenti dei cloroplasti che trasmettono segnali di stress al nucleo della cellula e attivano le difese contro caldo, siccità e salinità
Brazilian Amazon. In the future, the forest's ability to restore normal emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds may become progressively impaired. Photo: Neil Palmer/CIAT. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).Photo: Neil Palmer/CIAT. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

When El Niño-related drought strikes, Amazon forest turns to chemical self-defense

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A study shows how the rainforest altered its volatile compound emissions during the most severe drought ever recorded in the Amazon, triggering a mechanism with implications for the atmosphere
Experimental Salicornia plots at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture. The global phenomenon of soil salinization has spurred research into natural strategies that can increase plant resilience. Photo: Charbel El Khouri - International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Charbel El Khouri - International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, CC BY-SA 4.0

Here is how soil bacteria can save crops from salinization

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An international study has identified soil bacteria that naturally boost plants' resistance to soil salinization stress. The discovery opens up new opportunities for an agriculture that relies less on fertilizers
In the south-western United States, climate change and the build-up of plant matter are fuelling increasingly extreme wildfires. Photo: Eric Coulter, Public Domain Mark 1.0 UniversalEric Coulter, Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal

In California, the most devastating wildfires are the new normal

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Uno studio mostra come il cambiamento climatico e la gestione delle foreste abbiano trasformato la natura prevalente degli incendi. Dal 2012 sono più comuni i roghi ad alta intensità, con conseguenze ambientali ed economiche sempre più gravi
Tiny pockets of water trapped within ice accelerate mineral dissolution, altering biogeochemical processes in cold regions. Photo: PIXNIO public domain Creative Commons Zero CC0 free to usePIXNIO public domain Creative Commons Zero CC0 free to use

Ice comes alive: a new challenge for climate models

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La ricerca dell'Università di Umeå: lungi dall’essere inerte, il ghiaccio favorisce il rilascio di ferro dai minerali, con possibili conseguenze per il ciclo del carbonio e le previsioni sul clima
The initiatives, with Re Soil’s participation, provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of soil health. Photo: Nicola Vuolo, Re Soil FoundationPhoto: Nicola Vuolo, Re Soil Foundation

From Cumiana to Este: building soil awareness to secure a sustainable future

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Two events, hundreds of children and young people involved, and a shared goal: raising awareness of the value of soil. From school activities to European projects, Re Soil places education at the centre
According to the research, drought alters the relationship between roots and soil microorganisms, thereby changing plants’ adaptation strategies. Photo: Diego Delso Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-SA 4.0 DeedDiego Delso Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed

Beyond yields: how drought undermines the nutritional quality of crops

A Canadian study shows that canola, rice and tomatoes reduce iron uptake during drought, leading to a decline in crop nutrient content and potentially affecting global food security
For many cities, green spaces are seen as vital infrastructure that supports healthier and more livable communities. Photo: Daderot CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 DeedDaderot CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 Deed

From Genoa to New York: why depaving is reshaping the future of the cities

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L'annuncio del capoluogo ligure porta al centro del dibattito una pratica già sperimentata in molte metropoli del mondo: rimuovere asfalto e cemento per rendere le città più resilienti al cambiamento climatico
The snow cover plays a vital role in winter crops, protecting them from frost and providing a valuable water supply. Photo: PickPik Royalty-Free photoPhoto: PickPik Royalty-Free photo

Snow drought is a growing risk for global agriculture

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Una ricerca del Politecnico di Hong Kong mostra come la carenza di neve colpisca quasi la metà dei terreni coltivati dell’emisfero nord, amplificando i rischi per la sicurezza alimentare mondiale

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