What is the bioeconomy? Global threats such as climate change, ocean acidification, land degradation and an ever-expanding population means that it’s essential for us to reduce our environmental impact while still meetings our demand for food, resources and energy. The bioeconomy covers all sectors and systems that rely on biological resources and their functions including renewable biological re ...[Read More]
September GeoRoundUp: the best of the Earth sciences from around the web
![September GeoRoundUp: the best of the Earth sciences from around the web](https://blogs.egu.eu/geolog/files/2018/10/Hurricane_Florence_Viewed_from_the_Space_Station-700x400.jpg)
Drawing inspiration from popular stories on our social media channels, major geoscience headlines, as well as unique and quirky research, this monthly column aims to bring you the latest Earth and planetary science news from around the web. Major stories This month has been a whirlwind of Earth and space science news; the majority focusing on natural hazards. Powerful cyclones, earthquakes, and ts ...[Read More]
Imaggeo on Mondays: All seasons in one day
![Imaggeo on Mondays: All seasons in one day](https://blogs.egu.eu/geolog/files/2018/09/12477.jpg.1024x768_q90-700x400.jpg)
Storm fronts arrive on Britain’s west coast in waves throughout the winter (and very often the summer too!) It is not unusual to see rain falling on a beach with hail and snow lying, whilst a rainbow pierces the clouds. Description by Mary Gagen, as it first appeared on imaggeo.egu.eu. Imaggeo is the EGU’s online open access geosciences image repository. All geoscientists (and others) can su ...[Read More]
Imaggeo on Mondays: Cumulonimbus, king of clouds
![Imaggeo on Mondays: Cumulonimbus, king of clouds](https://blogs.egu.eu/geolog/files/2018/09/3974.jpg.1024x768_q90-700x400.jpg)
This wonderful mature thunderstorm cell was observed near the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Oberpfaffenhofen. A distinct anvil can be seen in the background meanwhile a new storm cell is growing in the foreground of the cumulonimbus structure. Mature storm cells like this are common in Southern Germany during the summer season. Strong heat, enough moisture, and a labile stratification of the atmos ...[Read More]