A recent study shows that concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from incense burning both inside and outside temples could be 6 times and 4 times of the recommended levels respectively. In addition, the more temples…
Study shows how aspen forests maintain the diversity needed to adapt to changing environments
By Eric Hamilton MADISON — Watching paint dry has nothing on watching a forest grow. That achingly long wait has always made it challenging to study how forests adapt to environmental fluctuations — making it…
Researchers Find Climate change adaptation brings health co-benefits
An international team of researchers conducted the first comprehensive review of urban climate change responses and the positive effects that adjustment may have on human health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased attention on…
Linking humans with blue carbon ecosystems
Social vulnerabilities of coastal communities and their reliance on blue carbon ecosystem services may be improved by addressing three major factors, according Hokkaido University researchers. Ecosystem services (ES) are benefits nature provides to humans. In…
How does hearing environmental sounds influence our sleeping quality?
Sleeping safe and sound is one of human’s most fundamental needs to stay re-energized and maintain our bodily functions. Unwanted sounds are classified as noises. Basically, all sounds can be classified as a noise, especially…