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8-Apr-2026

New Hampshire ski industry concerned about climate change

University of New Hampshire
Reports and Proceedings

New research out of the University of New Hampshire reveals that the majority of New Hampshire ski industry professionals are concerned about the effects of global warming on the ski industry, which generates close to $278.8 million each season in the Granite State, and believe more should be done. The study released by UNH’s Carsey School of Public Policy shows that this shared unease suggests a readiness to adopt sustainable practices and advocate for industry-wide adaptations.

8-Apr-2026

Biochar helps rice fields cut greenhouse gases while sustaining yields, new study finds

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

A new long-term field study reveals that adding biochar to rice paddies can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining or even improving crop yields, offering a promising pathway toward more sustainable agriculture.

Journal: Biochar

8-Apr-2026

Biochar reshapes plant–microbe interactions in wheat, offering new pathway to sustainable agriculture

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

A new study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from biomass, can fundamentally reprogram how plants and soil microbes interact. By altering both plant root chemistry and the surrounding microbial community, biochar may provide a powerful tool for improving crop productivity while reducing environmental impacts.

Journal: Biochar

8-Apr-2026

Crayfish shell biochar shows contrasting effects on arsenic pollution in soils

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

A new study reveals that biochar made from crayfish shells can either reduce or increase arsenic risks in soil, depending on soil type, offering both opportunities and cautions for sustainable remediation strategies.

Journal: Biochar

8-Apr-2026

Global study reveals biochar’s powerful potential to combat soil acidification

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

Soil acidification is quietly threatening agricultural productivity worldwide, reducing crop yields and degrading soil health. Now, a new global study shows that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from agricultural waste, could offer a widely effective and sustainable solution.

Journal: Biochar

8-Apr-2026

Ancient tectonic processes the key to locating rare minerals

Adelaide University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research from Adelaide University has revealed that geological processes dating back billions of years are critical to locating the rare earth elements needed for modern technologies and the global clean energy transition.

Journal: Science Advances

8-Apr-2026

Sinking land drives coastal flood risk on densely populated Java Island

Virginia Tech
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New study in Science Advances reveals that sinking land, not just rising oceans alone, will be the main cause of future coastal flooding along Indonesia’s most populous island.

Journal: Science Advances