As the Aral Sea has been drained by irrigation and dried up, the mass loss on the surface has caused Earth’s upper mantle to ...

Commercial activities that damage sea floors are disrupting the oceans' natural carbon capture capacity, with more research ...

Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to new research. Shrinking animal populations make the study of ...

Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has led to a surge in environmental noise. The sounds of traffic, airplanes, construction and more clutter the outdoor soundscape, challenging ...

Human activities are threatening the health of the world's oceans. More than 80 percent of marine pollution comes from land-based activities. From coral bleaching to sea level rise, entire marine ...

We are modelling the response of biodiversity to environmental changes caused by human activity Human activities are causing major changes in biological communities worldwide. These changes can harm ...

Human activities are causing world temperatures to rise, posing serious threats to people and nature. Things are likely to worsen in the coming decades, but scientists argue urgent action can ...

A recent University of Johannesburg study has revealed the high toxicity levels of the nation's rivers, caused by human activity ...