Mountains are key players in keeping Earth's life-support systems running. They are home to a wide range of plants and animals. But they are also in big trouble. The planet is heating up, and these ecosystems are feeling the heat. The big question is: how will they react to these temperature changes
There is a surprising fact about the air in big cities. People often think that the chemicals that create smog come mostly from nature. But recent studies show that a lot of these chemicals are actually made by humans. These chemicals are called monoterpenes. They are found in high amounts in ci
Iowa is a major player in the agriculture industry. More than 85% of the state is dedicated to farming. This makes it a prime spot to study how farming affects local waterways. A recent study looked at small, shallow streams across the state. It focused on pollutants that are becoming a global issue
The Serra do Aracá region, located in the northwestern part of the Brazilian Amazon, is a hotspot for bird diversity. This area is home to a wide variety of vegetation types, including white sand forests, campinas, terra firme forests, flooded forests, montane forests, and tepuis. These different ha
Climate change is a complex issue. It's not just about rising temperatures. It's about how these changes play out over time and space. This is where things get tricky. Most models used to figure out the economic impact of climate change don't account for these details. They assume climate change hap
Plants need nutrients to grow, but what happens when these nutrients come from sewage sludge? Spring barley, a common cereal crop, was studied to see how it absorbs copper and zinc from soil mixed with digested sewage sludge. The focus was on the zone near the plant's roots and how these metals be
The mushroom industry is booming, and with it, a growing problem: what to do with all the leftover mushroom substrate? This stuff, known as spent mushroom substrate or SMS, is full of useful enzymes. These enzymes can help tackle another waste issue: old jute fabric. Usually, treating jute fabric in
The global wildlife trade is a massive industry. It moves billions of animals yearly. These animals end up in various places. Some become food. Others turn into fashion items. Many are used for entertainment or traditional medicine. A few even become pets. The lives of these animals can be quite dif
The role of green finance in tackling pollution and carbon emissions has been a hot topic. Researchers looked at data from 30 provinces in China over a decade. They used a method called the entropy value to figure out the green finance index. This index helps measure how well green finance is workin
Earth Day is coming up, and it's a big deal. This year, Oak Cliff is hosting a family-friendly festival to mark the occasion. The event is all about having fun while learning how to take care of our planet. It's happening on April 13th, from noon to 5 PM, at Lake Cliff Park. The best part? It's free
