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02/06/2019
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By Janine Acero
Plastic trash polluting our oceans is expected to double by 2025…what is being done to stop this global crisis?
Have you seen the viral video of a sea turtle that had a plastic straw stuck in its nostril? The heartbreaking video sparked a global movement of banning plastic straws and replacing them with eco-friendly, reusable versions such as bamboo or stainless steel drink straws. It may be a step toward the right direction, but […]
01/29/2019
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By Janine Acero
Conserving biodiversity in active pastures: The ecosystem can be preserved with scattered trees, according to research
A recent study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed how scattered trees in active pastures promote biodiversity of the ecosystems around the area and help support forest recovery. Forests provide habitats and resources to a wide range of species, but as large areas of forests have been cleared and modified for growing crops and producing livestock, […]
10/27/2018
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By Janine Acero
Agricultural areas surrounded by natural habitat buffers show reduced negative impact on wildlife, new study finds
A comparative study reveals that manicured citrus orchards and reclaimed orchard forests in Stann Creek, Belize have similar abundance and diversity in herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians) as natural habitat areas. Researchers Russell Gray and Dr. Colin Strine of Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand found that herpetofaunal communities have little sensitivity to agricultural lands as […]
10/27/2018
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By Janine Acero
Oak tree adaptation: Trees found to coordinate volume of acorns released each year in an effort to produce better reproductive results
In some years, oaks, beeches, chestnuts, and other woodland trees produce huge numbers of seeds, and in others they are almost barren. This mysterious phenomenon, typically in oak trees, occurs at irregular intervals of five to 10 years. It is called “mast years” or simply mast, which affects the populations of various animals that rely […]
10/13/2018
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By Janine Acero
Trees are good for your emotional health: Study determines living on the edge of a forest is good for your brain
Being near and around nature will make anyone feel good – it’s not rocket science. But according to a report by Daily Mail, German scientists have now uncovered physical proof of the wonders that nature can do to a person’s psyche. The researchers conducted a study to assess stress-processing regions in the brain and how these […]
09/25/2018
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By Janine Acero
Protecting old trees: Self-contained ecosystems, the majestic giants clean more air and produce more offspring than younger trees
Scientists have assumed that younger trees can sequester more carbon from the atmosphere than older trees; it does make sense that old age can slow down certain functions in any living thing, including trees. However, this is far from the truth according to a new study published in Nature, which reveals that aging trees continue […]
09/20/2018
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By Janine Acero
Balance is key: Farmers must maintain soil health to successfully grow both free-range pigs and energy crops
Owning livestock is a huge responsibility. Free-range farmers must ensure that their pigs do not cause permanent harm to the environment. Free-range pig farming is typically associated with a high risk of nitrogen loss in the soil known as leaching, as the pigs cause an uneven distribution of mineral nitrogen in the soil through their […]
08/28/2018
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By Janine Acero
Proposals to mine the ocean floor could do irreversible damage to deep-sea ecosystems
A new study looks at the potential damaging impacts of current global plans to mine the ocean floor, including physical destruction of deep-sea ecosystems by mining operations. The oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface, of which 90 percent is considered deep sea. Despite this vastness, the seas and oceans are the least explored environments on […]
08/20/2018
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By Janine Acero
Can wood be a sustainable, cost-effective, environmentally-friendly biofuel? Researchers found fungal enzymes break it down
Researchers from the University of York discovered that enzymes found in fungi are capable of breaking down a certain main component of wood, as reported in a study published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology. In ecosystems, fungi play a significant role in breaking down wood within the carbon cycle, releasing nutrients back into the soil. […]
08/06/2018
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By Janine Acero
Will they never learn? Scientists consider releasing Chinese flea beetles to fight invasive species of tree – they can’t control the spread of a tree, but think they can wrangle bugs
The tallow tree (Triadica sebifera) is an invasive species of trees growing in North America. It is native to eastern Asia, characterized by its toxic leaves. It has no natural predators in North America, and is now rapidly conquering the South, showing a strong resistance to attempts at controlling their spread. Some scientists suggest that introducing the […]
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