Foliar water uptake (FWU) has been reported for different species across several ecosystems types. However, little attention has been given to arid ecosystems, where FWU during dew formation or small ...

The low-latitude highlands region of southwestern China experienced two major climate events in recent years: a severe ...

Tiny animals like oysters, mussels, zooplankton, and insect larvae filter debris and algae to keep lakes, rivers, and seas clear.

Access to clean and safe water is increasingly scarce in numerous regions globally, primarily due to factors like population growth and pollution. In fact, the United Nations warns that a quarter of ...

Winning satellite image in the "Seize the beauty of our planet"”" contest - "Greenland - Tiniteqilaaq by Emanuele Capizzi from Italy Winners of the 3rd edition of the international contest “Seize the ...

A new study of shallow-water ecosystems estimates that, by 2100, climate change and coastal land usage could result in significant shrinkage of coral habitats, tidal marshes, and mangroves, while ...

WELDON, Calif. — California is recognized as one of the world’s hotspots of biodiversity, with more species of plants and animals than any other state. And a significant number of the state’s species, ...

The recent discovery of a new type of invasive mussel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is raising concerns that the non-native species could cause major ecological harm and inflict costly ...

Water pollution is top environmental issue in survey of 30,000 people across 31 countries and territories by Globescan and WWF With the world facing a worsening water crisis, a huge public survey ...

SACRAMENTO -- A coalition of California tribal governments, fishery groups and environmental justice organizations rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Wednesday to demand significant changes to ...