Showing posts with label Climate Change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Climate Change. Show all posts

Friday, 9 March 2012

Dragonfly Species-Climate Change

Standing still in running water: Lotic dragon and damselfly species less able to adapt to climate change

A new study throws light on the capability of individual dragonfly species to track Climate Change. The authors show that dragonfly species which breed in pools and ponds are better able to cope with climate change than species whose habitats are streams and rivers. The results are based on a comparison of the projected and observed distributions of European dragonfly species in 2006 and 1988. read more..

Saturday, 3 March 2012

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Helping protect vulnerable birds from impacts of climate change

Scientists have completed an innovative study of the effects of Climate Change on bird species of greatest concern. This novel study prioritizes which birds are most at risk and will help guide conservation measures in California. Endangered species and wetland birds are two highly vulnerable groups. read more..

Monday, 27 February 2012

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NASA map sees Earth's trees in a new light

A Nasa-led science team has created an accurate, high-resolution map of the height of Earth's forests. The map will help scientists better understand the role forests play in climate change and how their heights influence wildlife habitats within them, while also helping them quantify the carbon stored in Earth's vegetation. read more..


Babies know what's fair

"That's not fair!" It's a common playground complaint. But how early do children acquire this sense of fairness? Before they're 2, says a new study. "We found that 19- and 21-month-old infants have a general expectation of fairness, and they can apply it appropriately to different situations," says a psychology graduate student. read more..