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#Scientists Show #Reforestation Helps Cool Planet Even More Than Thought

Atmospheric chemistry enhances the #climate mitigation potential of tree restoration

Study based on increase in #tree area of about 12M sq km, which is 135% of the area of the #US, and similar to estimates of the global tree restoration potential of 1 trillion trees. It is believed the planet has lost nearly half of its trees (about 3 trillion) since onset of industrialized society.
nature.com/articles/s43247-025
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NatureAtmospheric chemistry enhances the climate mitigation potential of tree restoration - Communications Earth & EnvironmentTree restoration has greater climate mitigation potential when atmospheric chemistry such as organic aerosols and cloud effects are considered, according to tree restoration scenario modelling with and without atmospheric chemistry.

#13giugno

Nell'anniversario della nascita di Anna Maria #Ortese, segnaliamo un articolo di #Itinera che affronta quella sorta di discesa agli inferi in cui è trascinato il lettore di "Il mare non bagna #Napoli": là dove la folla allucinata e deformata, "tappeto di carne", non smuove a pietà ma causa disgusto, ma non per paura #borghese, quanto per il trovarsi faccia a faccia con le grandi domande esistenziali - quali cosa è bene e cosa male

riviste.unimi.it/index.php/iti

riviste.unimi.itScendendo nella «fossa oscurissima». Disgusto e pietà nella rappresentazione del sottoproletariato in Il mare non bagna Napoli | Itinera

New paper in BMC Genomics using @gbif mediated data:

Complete mitogenomes reveal high diversity and recent population dynamics in Antarctic krill 🇦🇶

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doi.org/10.1186/s12864-025-115

BioMed CentralComplete mitogenomes reveal high diversity and recent population dynamics in Antarctic krill - BMC GenomicsBackground The Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) is a keystone species in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, influencing food web dynamics and ecosystem functionality. Despite its ecological importance, further exploration is essential to understand their population dynamics. Results In this study, we present the complete mitogenome of the Antarctic krill. The assembly is 18,926 bp, including a notably large 3,952 bp control region (CR). The CR features a satellite repeat spanning 2,289 bp, showcasing the effectiveness of long-read sequencing in resolving complex genomic regions. Additionally, we identified 900 nuclear-mitochondrial segments (NUMTs) totaling 2.79 Mb, shedding light on the dynamic integration of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) into the nuclear genomes. By establishing a dataset comprising 80 krill mitogenomes, we unveil substantial mitochondrial diversity, particularly within the ND4 gene. While our analysis reveals no significant differentiation among four geographically distinct groups, we identify at least four maternal genetic clusters. Haplotype network analysis and demographic reconstructions suggest a recent population expansion, likely driven by favorable environmental conditions during the late Pleistocene. Furthermore, our investigation into selection pressures on mitochondrial genes reveals evidence of purifying selection across all 13 protein-coding genes, underscoring the pivotal role of mtDNA conservation in maintaining mitochondrial function under extreme environments. Conclusions This study provides a repository of Antarctic krill mitogenomes and insights into the population genetics and evolutionary history of this ecologically important species from a mitogenomic perspective, with implications for krill conservation and management in the Southern Ocean.