environmental

The rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is often seen as an environmental catastrophe.

Companies have talked about their environmental commitments in ads for years, often resorting to vague terms such as "green" and "sustainable".

Brazil's state oil firm has received a licence to conduct exploratory oil drilling in the sea off the Amazon, despite environmental concerns about the project.

"The decision is disastrous from an environmental, climate, and sociobiodiversity perspective."

By observing which microbes are activated and under what conditions, scientists can link specific enzymatic activities to environmental processes and ultimately gain a better understanding of carbon flux in the ocean.