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The greenery beyond cities quietly shapes their rainfall
Cities are often studied as local systems, yet rainfall is shaped by processes that extend beyond them. As peri-urban vegetation changes, it may influence atmospheric moisture and, in turn, precipitation within cities.
Phosphorus: the forgotten element that quietly runs the world
Phosphorus is finite, earthbound, and irreplaceable — yet it remains the most overlooked element in sustainability debates. Here I reflect on a decade of research across Chinese farmlands and European ecosystems, and what this review taught me about a quiet crisis unfolding beneath our feet.
Impact of Meteorological Drought on Pastoralist Livelihood Assets in Southwest Somalia
The study aimed to understand how meteorological drought, particularly rainfall deficits and prolonged dry periods, affects the key livelihood assets of pastoral communities that depend heavily on livestock production.
Analysis of environmental perception according to political ideology
We can trace the current climate denialism of the far right as a reaction to greater social awareness of environmental risks following the 2008 global financial crisis? The class struggle is also reflected in the fight against climate change.
