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Restoring Kenya’s grasslands cuts conflict
Image: Wide shot of a beautiful isolated single tree in a safari with two zebras grazing the grass near it
Restoring Kenya’s grasslands cuts conflictClimate

Restoring Kenya’s grasslands cuts conflict

Summary: Restoring grasslands led to fewer human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya Summary: In Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, a new study led by Conservation International and published in…
SourceSourceFebruary 18, 2025 Full article
Better landscape management boosts pollinators in fragile grasslands
Butterflies of the genus Polyommatus
Better landscape management boosts pollinators in fragile grasslandsScience

Better landscape management boosts pollinators in fragile grasslands

Summary What measures are suitable for providing better living conditions for insects in typical Franconian landscapes? Summary: Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies play…
SourceSourceFebruary 11, 2025 Full article
Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North America
One of the research sites in China used during the project. The 12 total test sites are collectively known as the Extreme Drought in Grasslands Experiment (EDGE)
Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North AmericaClimate

Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North America

Summary Research contrasts drought sensitivity of Eurasian and North American grasslandsGrasslands and the global carbon cycle Summary Grasslands in Eurasia and North America respond differently…
SourceSourceJanuary 29, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 17, 2025 Full article
EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries
The Rural BioReFarmeries consortium, which includes 19 partners from 8 EU countries, met in Cork for the project kick-off meeting.
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EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries

A new initiative, the Rural BioReFarmeries (RBRF) project, is set to revolutionize the bioeconomy in Europe by focusing on green biorefineries powered by grasslands. Funded…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival
Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus)
Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survivalClimate

Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival

High in the Andes, Peru’s puna grasslands offer a vital lifeline for Andean bears, commonly known as spectacled bears, named for the distinctive markings around…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024

Climate change impacting freshwater fish species, study finds University of Bristol - Freshwater fish populations that dwell nearer the poles are outperforming their equatorial counterparts,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management
Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock managementScience

Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management

Pigs feed on grass in a pasture in the northern part of Córdoba province. Credit: IFAPA In Spain's iconic dehesas - vast oak-studded pastures integral…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollution
Image: Grass Field (s. climate, plantation)
Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollutionScience

Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollution

A 24-year field study conducted in Minnesota has shed light on the compounded threat that nitrogen pollution and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide pose to grassland…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024 Full article
Grasslands respond rapidly to climate change
Grasslands respond rapidly to climate changeScience

Grasslands respond rapidly to climate change

In the world of ecosystems affected by climate change, grasslands are proving to be the fast responders. While forests may take years to reveal the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024 Full article
New Microbe-central Model Predicts Global Grassland Soil pH Under Climate Change
New Microbe-central Model Predicts Global Grassland Soil pH Under Climate ChangeScience

New Microbe-central Model Predicts Global Grassland Soil pH Under Climate Change

By Zhang Nannan | Chinese Academy of Sciences In a study published in One Earth, a research team led by Prof. Deng Ye from Research…
SourceSourceJuly 9, 2024 Full article
Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration
Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restorationClimate

Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration

A research team comprising local Tibetans and academics from the UK and China demonstrate that local community members are indispensable partners in enhancing community engagement…
SourceSourceJuly 8, 2024 Full article