Wind Turbines in Forests
Forests are our planet’s most effective means of climate protection, not only as natural carbon reservoirs, but also as effective sites for generating environmentally friendly…
Environment
Records from the Past Help in Predicting the Many Impacts of Upcoming Climate Change on Land and Sea
Discussions of the ongoing climate change brought on by greenhouse gas emissions frequently refer to global warming. The historic Paris Agreement, for instance, aims to…
New Models Reveal the Origin of Life
About four billion years ago, the earliest traces of life in the form of microorganisms appeared on Earth. It is obvious that the advent of…
Desert Greening
Desert greening refers to the process of transforming deserts into areas with more vegetation and improved ecological health. This is typically achieved through a combination…
Ecological Resilience
Ecological resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to withstand disturbance and still maintain its basic structure and functions. It is the capacity of…
Floodplain Restoration
Floodplain restoration refers to the process of restoring a floodplain to its natural condition, which includes its hydrologic and ecological functions. This involves removing or…
Groundwater Remediation
Groundwater remediation is the process of removing pollutants or contaminants from contaminated groundwater so that it is safe for use or can be returned to…
Ecologically Sustainable Development
Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) refers to a development approach that seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental factors in order to meet the needs of…
Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity loss refers to the decline in the variety of species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity within species. This decline is happening at an unprecedented rate…
Can Elephants Protect the Environment?
Elephants are considered keystone species, meaning that they have a profound impact on their ecosystem and other species that live there. For example, they play…
Climate Change Vulnerability is Reduced by Species Mixing
Mixing between species can increase genetic diversity, which can help some populations adapt to changing environmental conditions. However, it is important to note that species…
Restoration Ecology – a Scientific Discipline
Restoration ecology is a scientific discipline concerned with the process of repairing degraded or damaged ecosystems and returning them to a more natural state. The…
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