It may not be the sole cause of US urban rats’ rising numbers, but climate change’s growing heat is probably implicated.
Environment
Population Ecology — 012
In this video Paul Andersen explains how population ecology studies the density, distribution, size, sex ration, and age structure of populations.
In this video Paul Andersen explains how population ecology studies the density, distribution, size, sex ration, and age structure of populations.
What Are Some Safe Alternatives to RoundUp?
Here are some natural alternatives to RoundUp that may give you a similar end-result, even if they do it in different ways.
Here are some natural alternatives to RoundUp that may give you a similar end-result, even if they do it in different ways.
Addressing Sea Level Rise Through Citizen Science
Coastal communities across the United States are experiencing tangible impacts of climate change as sea level rise worsens.
Coastal communities across the United States are experiencing tangible impacts of climate change as sea level rise worsens.
Restoring Europe’s Wild Places
A case study in natural capital.
A case study in natural capital.
Most Protected Areas Lack Proper Policing
On paper, nations are protecting their wilderness areas. In practice, most protected areas lack effective policing. Nature is not safe, even in reserves.
On paper, nations are protecting their wilderness areas. In practice, most protected areas lack effective policing. Nature is not safe, even in reserves.
San Francisco Airport Announces Ban on Sales of Plastic Water Bottles
The change is part of SFO’s plan to become a zero ‘waste-to-landfill’ facility by 2021
The change is part of SFO’s plan to become a zero ‘waste-to-landfill’ facility by 2021
Minimalism is More Than Just a Style
A brief deconstruction of the concept of minimalism.
A brief deconstruction of the concept of minimalism.
Saving Farmland for Future Generations
Good farmers produce more than good food.
Good farmers produce more than good food.
Very Heavy Rain Bouts Are on the Way
Here is the long-term forecast. Rain will become more torrential, flash floods more frequent. Very heavy rain is a simple response to global temperatures.
Here is the long-term forecast. Rain will become more torrential, flash floods more frequent. Very heavy rain is a simple response to global temperatures.
The Water Underground
The world’s water supply is at risk.
The world’s water supply is at risk.
Report: Climate Change Threatens the World’s Food Supply and Forests, But There’s Still Time to Act
The report documents the frequency and severity of heat waves, droughts, floods, wildfires, and the degradation of soils---and also projects that unless climate change trends are reversed.
The report documents the frequency and severity of heat waves, droughts, floods, wildfires, and the degradation of soils—and also projects that unless climate change trends are reversed.
Top 10 Amazing Mass Animal Migrations!
Every single year, billions of animals, large and small, take on epic journeys via water, air and land
Every single year, billions of animals, large and small, take on epic journeys via water, air and land
Wind and Solar Power Can Green the Desert
Cover enough ground with wind turbines and solar panels, and you change the local climate, green the desert and could even boost the Sahara’s rainfall.
Cover enough ground with wind turbines and solar panels, and you change the local climate, green the desert and could even boost the Sahara’s rainfall.
Paris Treaty Would Cut US Heat Peril
Even in rich, air-conditioned America, people die in extreme heat. This US heat peril means more will die. Political decisions will decide how many more.
Even in rich, air-conditioned America, people die in extreme heat. This US heat peril means more will die. Political decisions will decide how many more.
High Yield Farms May Save the World
Forget organic agriculture: instead, go for growth, use less land and choose high-yield farms. They may be the best answer to the planet’s needs.
Forget organic agriculture: instead, go for growth, use less land and choose high-yield farms. They may be the best answer to the planet’s needs.