Evidence library
Research, explainers and solution analysis for understanding change across a living planet.
349 resourcesThis conceptual study proposes a framework that positions healthy ecosystems as essential public health infrastructure, highlighting how ecosystem services such as disease regulation, clean…
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is genetic material collected from environmental samples like water, soil, or air, rather than directly from an organism. It allows scientists…
Resource extraction is the process of removing natural resources from the Earth for human use, including mining, drilling, logging, and agriculture. It provides the…
Conventional and organic agriculture each present distinct environmental trade-offs. Organic systems reduce synthetic pesticide use and enhance soil biodiversity, but typically require more land…
Additionality is a core principle in carbon markets, requiring that emission reductions would not have occurred without the incentive provided by carbon credits. This…
Passive restoration relies on natural recovery processes after removing disturbances, while active restoration involves direct human intervention such as planting and engineering. Both approaches…
Global average temperature anomaly in 2023 was 1.17°C above the 1951-1980 baseline, according to NASA GISS. Truncating the y-axis on temperature charts can exaggerate…
A carbon tax is a fee imposed on the carbon content of fossil fuels, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making polluting activities…
Meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological drought represent three stages of water deficit, from reduced precipitation to soil moisture loss and finally to depleted water resources.…
A 2021 systematic survey of 138 clinical practice guidelines found that only 9.1% of recommendations were supported by high-certainty evidence, according to a study…
