Information Ecology – an ecological concept
Information ecology is the use of ecological concepts to model an information society. It is the study of how information flows and changes within a…
Environment
Soil Ecology – a branch of ecology
Soil ecology is a field of ecology that studies the interactions of soil organisms, the physical and chemical features of soil, and how these elements…
Trophic Cascades
Trophic cascades are the indirect effects that occur in an ecosystem when the quantity or behavior of a species changes at one trophic level, influencing…
Food Chain
A food chain is a hierarchical series of creatures in an ecosystem that rely on one another for nourishment. It is a food web link…
To Solve the Climate Catastrophe, Positive Tipping Points must be Reached
To address the climate catastrophe, positive tipping points must be activated across many sectors and levels of society. Positive tipping points are transformative shifts or…
Wildfires also have an Effect on Aquatic Ecosystems
Researchers have discovered that the effects of wildfires extend beyond terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems are also changing rapidly. The study discovered that fire debris alters…
Environmental Dumping
Environmental dumping is the practice of exporting goods to another country while exploiting lax environmental regulations or lower environmental standards in the destination country. It…
Environmental Racism
Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards and pollution on communities of color, particularly those with lower socioeconomic status. It is a…
Millions of Lives could be Saved if Fossil Fuels are Phased Out
Scientists present new evidence to support the rapid phaseout of fossil fuels. The scientists used an updated atmospheric composition model, a newly developed relative risk…
A Consensus is required on when Global Warming will reach 1.5°C
A team of Met Office scientists wrote in the journal Nature ahead of COP28 that there is currently no formally agreed way of defining the…
Environmental Stewardship
The term “environmental stewardship” describes the ethical and long-term management of the environment and natural resources. It refers to the conscientious use and preservation of…
Temperate Deciduous Forest
A temperate deciduous forest is a biome distinguished by four distinct seasons, a temperate climate, and deciduous trees that shed their leaves in the autumn.…
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