environment
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Seeking Hope In The Modern Era of Climate Science
Following a disastrous year for the sciences, climate grief is on the rise. How can we…
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Can we eat our way out of biological invasions?
Eating invasive species might be one way to reduce their populations. Does it work?
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UMass Carbon Zero: Bold Vision or Greenwashing?
Is UMass really working towards sustainability? The science behind the UMass Carbon Zero project and its…
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So Many Choices… The Challenge of Selecting Trees for the Urban Environment
With seemingly endless tree species available, how can you decide which one to plant?
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Living below sea level: Dutch engineering marvels
“Us: Living near water and below sea-level is a bad idea. The Dutch: Challenge accepted.”
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Living below sea level (Part 2): Learning to live with water
The Dutch are leading the world in flood-risk mitigation through clever engineering and an eco-friendly mindset.
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4 ways humans harm the environment (when they are trying to help)
There’s no question that human activities impact the natural environment. Some human activities have devastating consequences…
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Chasing Fire: One Scientist’s Mission to Photograph Her Study Organism
While many scientists handle their study organisms daily, wildfires can remain elusive.
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Moving away from monoculture in aquaculture
Can aquaculture farming successfully break free from conventional monoculture practices?