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Simplified Solutions to Deforestation Ineffective in Long Run
May 29, 2013 — Deforestation is the second largest source of CO2 emissions after consumption of fossil fuels. So-called PES programs, where landowners are paid to replant or protect forests, have been promoted as a ... > full story -
Ancient Plants Reawaken: Plants Exposed by Retreating Glaciers Regrowing After Centuries Entombed Under Ice
May 28, 2013 — When Catherine La Farge threads her way through the recently exposed terrain left behind by retreating glaciers, she looks at the ancient plant remains a lot closer than most. Now, her careful ... > full story -
Rare Species Perform Unique Roles, Even in Diverse Ecosystems
May 28, 2013 — A new study reveals the potential importance of rare species in the functioning of highly diverse ecosystems. Using data from three different ecosystems -- coral reefs, tropical forests and alpine ... > full story -
Scientists Develop CO2 Sequestration Technique
May 28, 2013 — Scientists have discovered and demonstrated a new technique to remove and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while generating carbon-negative hydrogen and producing alkalinity, which can be used to ... > full story -
Even Farm Animal Diversity Is Declining as Accelerating Species Loss Threatens Humanity
May 27, 2013 — The accelerating disappearance of Earth's species of both wild and domesticated plants and animals constitutes a fundamental threat to the well-being and even the survival of humankind, warn ... > full story -
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Understanding the Past and Predicting the Future by Looking Across Space and Time
May 25, 2013 — Scientists have validated a fundamental assumption at the very heart of a popular way to predict relationships between complex ... > full story -
Reforestation Study Shows Trade-Offs Between Water, Carbon and Timber
May 23, 2013 — More than 13,000 ships per year transit the Panama Canal each year. Each time a ship passes through, more than 55 million gallons of water are used. The advent of large “super” cargo ... > full story -
Thinking 'Big' May Not Be Best Approach to Saving Large-River Fish
May 22, 2013 — Large-river specialist fishes -- from giant species like paddlefish and blue catfish, to tiny crystal darters and silver chub -- are in danger, but researchers say there is greater hope to save them ... > full story -
Pinpointing How Nature's Benefits Link to Human Well-Being
May 22, 2013 — What people take from nature -- water, food, timber, inspiration, relaxation -- are so abundant, it seems self-evident. Until you try to quantitatively understand how and to what extent they ... > full story -
Fetch, Boy! Study Shows Homes With Dogs Have More Types of Bacteria
May 22, 2013 — New research shows that households with dogs are home to more types of bacteria -- including bacteria that are rarely found in households that do not have dogs. The finding is part of a larger study ... > full story
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