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Earth science and environmental science are two closely related fields that focus on understanding the Earth's systems and how they interact with the environment. Earth science deals with the study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes such as plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes. It also includes the study of natural resources like minerals, water, and energy sources. On the other hand, environmental science focuses on the impact of human activities on the environment and how to mitigate these impacts. It covers topics such as pollution, climate change, conservation, and sustainability. Both fields are essential for understanding and addressing the challenges facing our planet today. While earth science focuses on the Earth itself, environmental science looks at how human activities are affecting the Earth and what we can do to protect it for future generations. 🌍🌏🌎💚💙 #thisorthatscience #earthscienceeducation #environmentalsciencetopics #scienceteachingideas #earthsciencelessons #thisorthateducation #scienceteacherlife #environmentalscienceclass #scienceeducationmatters #learnclassroomscience

Abstracts needed for our session at #EGU25: on the progress and future directions of environmental #ResearchInfrastructures.    We're looking for stories demonstrating research infrastructures being successfully used to address key environmental questions, foster collaboration, and that provide services to #climate researchers, policymakers and society.   Submit an abstract to take part in our session "Advancing Environmental Science through Integrated Research Infrastructures" organised at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) 's General Assembly, on 27 April – 2 May 2025.   The session aims to highlight the current state of the ENVRI community (Environmental Research Infrastructures), case studies on successful applications, challenges and future perspectives on data management, funding, and emerging technologies.   The deadline to submit abstracts is 15 January 2025.   More: https://lnkd.in/e2vPFvvA   #EGU2025 #CallForAbstracts #GeoScience #EnvironmentalScience #ScienceConference #ClimateChange #Biodiversity

🌍📚 "Critical Zones: The Science and Politics of Landing on Earth," a profound and thought-provoking collection edited by Bruno Latour and Peter Weibel. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate and often fragile relationship between humans and our planet. "Critical Zones" brings together insights from a diverse group of scientists, artists, and scholars, each exploring the concept of the Earth's "critical zone" – the thin layer where life, water, air, and soil interact. It's in this zone that the dynamics of life on Earth play out, making it an essential focus for those concerned with sustainability and ecological balance. Some takeaways from the book: 1. Interdisciplinary Perspectives: The book uniquely blends scientific research with philosophical and artistic viewpoints, offering a holistic understanding of environmental challenges.    2. Rethinking Human Impact: It challenges us to reconsider our impact on the Earth, urging us to adopt more sustainable practices and policies. 3. Visual and Intellectual Feast: With its stunning visuals and rich intellectual content, "Critical Zones" is as engaging to look at as it is to read. 4. Call to Action: The essays serve as a call to action, emphasizing the urgency of addressing environmental issues collaboratively and innovatively. In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, "Critical Zones" provides both a wake-up call and a source of inspiration. It's a reminder that the science and politics of our interaction with Earth are deeply interconnected and that we must approach these issues with both rigor and creativity. If you're passionate about environmental science, policy, or simply the future of our planet, I highly recommend adding this book to your reading list. #openlandscapestudio #CriticalZones #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #EarthPolitics #BrunoLatour #PeterWeibel #BookRecommendation #ClimateChange #Ecology #InterdisciplinaryResearch

Understanding Earth's past holds the key to unveiling its future. A recent article on Phys.org explores how scientists use sediment samples from peat bogs, lakes, saltmarshes, and deep oceans as time capsules to unlock the history of landscapes and climates. These layers of mud are far from ordinary—they store valuable clues that help researchers reconstruct environments spanning millions of years. By analyzing sediment cores, scientists gain insights into natural processes and human impacts, enriching our understanding of Earth’s intricate story. Curious about how the secrets buried in sediment can shape our perspective on environmental sustainability today? 🌍 Discover the science behind this fascinating work and how it sheds light on our planet’s journey through time in this insightful article. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dF4CAhA7 Source: Earth Sciences News - Earth and Environmental Sciences #Science #EarthSciences #EnvironmentalStudies #ClimateScience

# 7th Research Paper Publication 🔔 Allahamdulillah. I'm thrilled to share that our latest research article "Quantifying spatial dynamics of urban sprawl for climate resilience sustainable natural resource management by utilizing geostatistical and remote sensing techniques" has just been published in the Prestigious journal "Theoretical and Applied Climatology" (IF=3.5, CS=6.5, RIS= 6.8 "Journal of Springer") The study analyzed the main drivers of urbanization were population growth, economic development, and infrastructure expansion, while the main consequences were land degradation, air and water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Understanding the complex relationships between climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management in climate-vulnerable countries such as Bangladesh. I believe this research will help to improve climate challenges and inform mitigation efforts. It gives me great pleasure to support the field of science's efforts in resolving these urgent environmental issues. Spatially huge thanks to Fariha for her invaluable contribution and Abdulla Al Kafy Brother for his tremendous support as well as thanks to Zamil Ahamed Limon and SK Nafiz Rahaman bro for their support and contribution to this work. The article link & DOI is below : https://lnkd.in/gcMCMu2Y #EnvironmentalPollution #ClimateChange #ResearchPublication #remotesensing #Geospatialanalysis #Naturalresourcemanagement

I feel honored to share information regarding the publication status of our New Book titled: “Abbay River Basin:  Biophysical Setting, Environmental Degradation, Hydropolitics and Development Potential”.  The book explores the Abbay Basin's biophysical setting, natural resource degradation, agricultural practices, environmental conservation efforts, development potential of the basin as well as the role of Earth observation and geospatial technologies in monitoring and planning of basin-level natural resource utilization. It synthesizes geospatial science and technology application potential, legal and sociopolitical circumstances, and the contribution of comprehensive data to produce high-quality information about the Abbay Basin. Besides, the book examines the purpose and contribution of satellite imagery and geospatial data for basin-wide resource management. You can access further information about the book using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eTz8cs39.

Our ERC project 'Fragments of the Forest' welcomes submissions to a panel on 'Extraction and the Transmutation of What Remains' that we will be convening at the Health, Environment, and Anthropology (HEAT) Conference, in Durham (UK) April 23-24, 2025. We look forward to reading your abstracts! Please submit your abstract on https://lnkd.in/dRB7VQQ5 Extraction and the Transmutation of What Remains Extractive projects—e.g., mining, plantation agriculture, or oil & gas development—separate matter considered worthy for commodification from that deemed waste. But these often-violent interventions, including industrial spraying of herbicides and pesticides to control unwanted “pests” in the case of agriculture, do more than cut preexisting relations between rocks, plants, animals, humans, and other entities to generate profit from resources: they also rearrange materialities across shades of life and scales of value in ways that transmute over time. Human and non-human life persists in these spaces, continually transforming them, long after industries have gone. Extraction reorders stuff as much as it takes stuff. Industries have been crushing mountains, uprooting forests, killing animals, and disturbing human livelihoods, whether in the guise of mid-20th-century industrial paternalism, or that of the late neoliberal rush for new extractive frontiers coated in talk of corporate social and environmental responsibility. Surely, the entangled ecologies that sustain more-than-human co-existences are endangered by extractive projects. But in their wake lay novel geobiosymbioses, hybrid socialities, and uneven fragments— some of which are toxic, others beneficial. Those legacies both engage and affect human and nonhuman life differently depending on their unequal positions, with consequences that transmute over time as a result of material processes and political vagaries. This panel invites participants to examine legacies of extraction through the transmutations of what remains. We welcome contributions that attend to the persisting presences of extractive legacies, which may be simultaneously or ambiguously generative and harmful, as they shape conditions for future health and life in a time that is never quite an aftermath.

There is still time to plan to join the Mississippi State University Department of Geosciences Fall Seminar series for my talk today at 3PM CST online here: https://lnkd.in/gK7GUzEC The title of my talk today is: Leveraging Multi-Source Data to Monitor and Mitigate Land Degradation for Sustainable Development Goals As environmental pressures intensify, accurate monitoring of land degradation is crucial to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) under the SDGs. In my talk today, I plan to explore how integrating multi-scale remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and socio-economic data can provide a deeper understanding of land degradation across diverse ecosystems—from Southern Africa’s semi-arid savannas to North America’s wetlands. By utilizing multi-source and multiple streams of imagery and geospatial data along with socio-ecological indicators and traditional ecological knowledge, we can generate comprehensive insights and inform targeted policies and land management actions. But today, I would like to talk about more than my research; I plan on touching on how you can engage in research and collaborations that result in more than academic papers and that are IMPACTFUL through use-inspired, solution-focused research and development (R&D). This use-inspired R&D approach is about more than just data; it’s about impact. By co-producing actionable knowledge with local communities, we’re empowering sustainable land management practices and climate resilience. But this work takes extra time, takes building trust, and, most importantly, it takes multiple types of knowledge and ways of being. Join me today as I begin to delve into these conversations both as an individual researcher and as an associate vice president for research at a land-grant institution. #SustainableDevelopment #LandDegradation #GeospatialAnalysis #ClimateResilience #UseInspiredR&D #IMPACT #MaroonResearch #TakingCareOfWhatMatters #MississippiState Office of Research and Economic Development - Mississippi State University

Glad to share with you our team’s third paper in 2024:   Citation: Nguyen, Q.-V., Y.-A. Liou*, 2024. Greenspace Pattern, Meteorology and Air Pollutant in Taiwan: A Multifaceted Connection. Science of the Total Environment 914 (2024) 169883.https://https://lnkd.in/gEsKPuMp Air pollution is a global environmental concern that poses a significant threat to human health. In addressing the global concern of air pollution and its significant impact on human health, our study underscores the imperative for strategic green planning amidst urbanization and climate change to improve air quality. Examining 73 in-situ stations in Taiwan across dry and wet seasons from 2015 to 2020, the research delves into the intricate relationships between greenspace patterns and outdoor air. The methodology employs Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling, focusing on seven dimensions: greenspace, gaseous pollutants, particle pollutants, Ozone, air temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed. The findings reveal seven landscape metrics as potential greenness indicators for urban planning. We are pleased about the opportunity to contribute to the scientific community and address critical environmental challenges.

My Masters Thesis research paper has been finally published in Elsevier's Ecological Indicators Journal. In this paper, I have proposed a methodology that can assess habitat changes from implementation of Nature-based solutions. The methodology translates CORINE land cover classes to EUNIS habitat classes. Based on the concept, I developed an ArcGIS toolbox that generates habitat change images as results. I applied the toolbox to Denmark and the Netherlands. I have compared the results to change in local bird population to demonstrate the effects of Nbs in their population. The full paper is available for free at: https://lnkd.in/eUpZPbTg I would like to extend my gratitude to my co-authors Dr. Laddaporn Ruangpan, Dr. Zoran Vojinovic, Dr. Arlex Sanchez Torres and Dr. Yared Abayneh Abebe for their guidance and continuous support throughout the journey. The production of this article is supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 776866 for the research RECONECT Project (Regeneratinge ECOsystems with Nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk rEduCTion) project. #Naturebasedsolutions #ArcGIS #toolbox #EcologicalIndicators #habitatchange #EU #Netherlands #Denmark