Another forest study points to negative climate feedback

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

And this one may really present some good news for the climate, as it isn’t a Petri dish case, but very much in vivo. But don’t get overexcited. A group of Finnish researchers studied forest sites in 68 nations and … Continue reading →

New forest study hints at negative climate feedback

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

But fails to address all-important issues like droughts, forest fires, and invasive pests. Besides, the CO2 balance between increased soil oxidation and a nitrogen-induced tree growth spurt remains unclear.

2010 Amazon drought still visible from space

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

Yesterday’s paradox: pine forests bad for climate

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

2010 Amazon drought record: 8 Gt extra CO2

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

The 2005 Amazon drought was unprecedented. It was thought to occur just once in a century. But last year was even worse, leading to massive biomass degradation and CO2 emissions. And yet another 2010 climate record.

Royal Philosophy: biodiversity loss is bad

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

We may not know the exact sum figures of biodiversity, nor the precise percentages of species decline. It may also be irrelevant. Although ecology is in fact all about counting – we have to become aware that we are loosing … Continue reading →

One less planet, need 3 more

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

Confusing planetary news today. We recently reported on the discovery of Gliese 581g, an Earthlike planet, 20.5 light-years away, in the Constellation of Libra. It was claimed by two US astronomers. Now colleague astronomers from a Swiss observatory say they … Continue reading →

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