World Resources Institute’s Post

Why we keep farming #seaweed ? Its not just about for our #RheoWeed supply security. Seaweed , our feedstock, absorbs carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping mitigate climate change by reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. By absorbing CO2, seaweed can help reduce local ocean acidification, benefiting marine organisms, particularly shellfish and coral reefs.

Ants and dung beetles, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil scanners – check out the latest #ClimateScience from Woodwell researchers: 🐜 How expanding agriculture impacts ants and dung beetles in Amazon riparian forests: https://lnkd.in/edy5R_um 🌳 Indigenous lands and conservation units support climate stability in the Cerrado-Amazon region: https://lnkd.in/e36pRvA9 ❄️ Arctic methane feedback loop may intensify in a warmer climate - here’s how: https://lnkd.in/esvdJxqw 🌲 Quantifying greenhouse gas sources and sinks for managed forest systems: https://lnkd.in/eEd8B75F 📈 Summarizing greenhouse gas emissions from permafrost based on land cover: https://lnkd.in/e4nnPYNe 🌲Climate-driven changes to Siberian forests affect winter soil temperature: https://lnkd.in/eSy7Ty48 🔬Evaluating the consistency of soil scanners: https://lnkd.in/eiEh9HSW

Antarctica is not as pristine as you might think. It is polluted by microplastics, pesticides, and heavy metals from human activities around the world. This could affect the wildlife, the climate, and even our health. #Antarctica #Pollution #ClimateChange https://buff.ly/44ItLcU

🌳 2022 brought a 10% spike in tropical primary rainforest loss compared to 2021 – a concerning trend highlighted by the WRI's Global Forest Watch. We're losing forests at a rate of 11 football fields per minute, leading to 2.7 Gt of CO2 emissions. Link: https://lnkd.in/e4ERtwC2 #Deforestation #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate #nature #forests #climatechange

How much do you know about our planet's peatlands? These carbon-rich ecosystems act like a sponge, soaking up harmful greenhouse gases. Despite occupying only 3% of the Earth's land, they store twice as much carbon as all forests combined. Let's spread the word and make a difference! #regeneration #sustainability   

Air heat up faster than water. Despite the increased atmospheric temperature caused by greenhouse gases, the ocean absorb close to 90% of the heat. This impacts aquatic food chain, which further impacts the wellbeing of coastal people. #climatejustice #education #secceprogram #ClimateActionNow #ClimateAction #climatechange #climatesolutions #ecosystem #NatureBasedSolutions

#NoOceanNoUs: The food we eat the air we breathe. Globally, the number of dead zones has approximately doubled each decade since the 1960s. #OceanBiodiversity #OceanDecade #ForNature #SaveTheOceans #MarineLife #OceanProtection #BiodiversityConservation #Biodiversity #Biodiversidad #PictureOfChange

🔥 Wildfires to be studied for 3-5 years to better understand air pollution and climate impacts of fires ❇️ A study will be begin later this year under the auspices of the *UNECE Air Convention’s Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution to bring together the multi-disciplinary, international atmospheric modelling and fire science communities to work towards the common goal of improving quantitative estimates of the air pollution and climate impacts of fires. ❇️ As fire frequency and intensity increase and its location changes, modelling these fires and their impacts is becoming increasingly critical to policy responses. At the same time, fire modelling bears many uncertainties, which is why the proposed study will be so important. 🔥 In June 2023 for example, New York City recorded its worst air quality in recent history following massive wildfires in Canada. This year, parts of southern Europe including Spain and Greece have already seen their first wildfires of the season. 🚨 Wildfires have a negative impact on indoor air quality through the widespread release of tiny 2.5 particles, smoke infiltration (even when it cannot be smelt outside) and using air conditioners that do not filter the air. *UNECE is the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up in 1947 by ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. #wildfires #airpollution #airquality #pollution #environment #particlepollution #indoors #home #europe #spain #greece #UNECE #UN

🌍 The monsoon shift, influenced by #ClimateChange, can act as a tipping point with far-reaching consequences. Changes in precipitation patterns impact ecosystems, agriculture, and water resources, elevating risks of floods, droughts, and extreme weather events. This cascade effect impacts biodiversity, food security, and regional stability. 🌿 Adaptation strategies and sustainable practices are crucial to mitigate these effects. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness 🌱🌧️ https://lnkd.in/ghAsjJ2A

Did you know that our ocean has become 30% more acidic since the Industrial Revolution? This is due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is a major greenhouse gas. Ocean acidification is a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human food security. Shellfish, such as oysters and clams, need calcium carbonate to build their shells. Ocean acidification makes it more difficult for them to do this, and their shells can become weak and brittle. This can lead to decreased populations of marine life, ecosystem collapse, even threaten food security for humans. What can we do to stop ocean acidification? Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the most important thing that we can do. We can also spread the word about protecting marine ecosystems and developing ways to help marine organisms adapt. Take action today to #SaveOurOcean. #OceanAcidification #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #ForNature