Every Environment story tagged Pressures.
Researchers are exploring the potential of shellfish to help neutralise ocean acidification, a major threat to the ocean's ecosystem. A team at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is testing a technique called ocean alkalinity enhancement, which involves dispersing alkaline materials over a wide area of ocean to encourage seawater to absorb more atmospheric carbon.
England is experiencing its hottest and driest summer on record, with nearly three-quarters of the country in drought, while experts warn of a looming water crisis and 'climate whiplash'
A couple in Illinois has successfully converted their lawn into a native ecosystem, attracting a variety of wildlife and inspiring their neighbors to do the same. Their efforts are part of a growing trend in the US to replace traditional lawns with more biodiverse and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Repeated heatwaves and drought in the UK have caused difficulties for gardeners and allotment holders, with some crops failing to thrive despite efforts to water them.
Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK, but it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressure on wildlife, farmers, firefighters, and water resources.
Scientists predict that the peak of El Niño will occur at the worst possible time for the Amazon, exacerbating the already dire situation of the world's largest tropical rainforest.