It is commonly assumed that as forest ecosystems age, they accumulate and store (sequester) more carbon. A study based at the ...

Illustration by study coauthor Jennifer Kalejs shows synthesis of ecosystem changes over successional time. Image courtesy: Jennifer KalejsStudy ...

Upcoming program at Berkshire Botanical Garden STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. “Landscape Design II,” Thursday, March 27, to May 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Adaptive mechanisms in Mediterranean vegetation, such as deep rooting systems, have helped mitigate some impacts. But it’s far from enough. High risks remain.

Dead trees are important for wildlife. Biologists employ bat boxes, bluebird nesting boxes and artificial bear dens to make ...

Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in Northern Europe, while ...

After fire hydrants ran dry during the wildfires in Los Angeles, listeners wondered why firefighters didn't just use ocean water to begin with. On this episode of Possibly, we explain the tradeoffs of ...

Florida 4-H Broward County is using hands-on methods to teach conservation to local students through a pilot project designed ...

Kottayam district panchayat's annual Budget focuses on drug-free initiatives, cancer prevention, waste management, and community development projects.

A resource fair and “community call to action” will feature a screening of the film “Food, Insecurity” as well as a panel discussion during the event from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has uncharacteristically been working with nature instead of bulldozing it into submission. Will this enlightened approach prevail?

For a plant, life in Argentina’s Monte Desert is hard enough. Daily temperatures can fluctuate dramatically; it rarely rains, and there are few nutrients in the parched soil for a hungry plant. To add ...