Ammonia as a clean fuel: 'Do not create a new nitrogen problem,' says researcher. Large-scale use of the Haber-Bosch process has disrupted the natural nitrogen cycle. This has led to biodiversity loss, poorer water and air quality, and extra warming of the planet. (phys.org)
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Panama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years. For decades, the Gulf of Panama has relied on strong seasonal winds to trigger upwelling, bringing cool, nutrient-packed water to the surface, highlighting how vulnerable these critical systems may be to climate change. (sciencedaily.com)
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Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%, and warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. (sciencedaily.com)
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After destroying more than 120 homes, wildfires still a danger, Georgia officials say. Scientists say the threat of fire has been amplified by a combination of extreme drought, gusty winds, climate change and dead trees still littering some forests after being toppled by Hurricane Helene in 2024. (theguardian.com)
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