Scientific American · #Biodiversity #Science
The Meaning of Lichen
How a naturalist’s observations in the wilds of British Columbia inspired a scientist to discover hidden symbioses—overturning 150 years of accepted scientific wisdom.
TakePart · #Climate Change #Environmental Justice #Science
The Climate Trigger Behind Human Tragedies
Earth’s increasingly volatile weather conditions have been linked to numerous global crises, from terrorism to child marriage.
Hakai magazine · #Adaptation #Climate Change #Environmental Justice #Food #Indigenous #Science
Tribes Use Western and Indigenous Science to Prepare for Climate Change
Northwestern tribes and the University of Washington climate group have joined forces to help protect salmon, roots, trees, and other important resources.
Scientific American · #Science #Water
Do Dams Increase Water Use?
Reservoirs may promote waste by creating a false sense of water security.
Scientific American · #Biodiversity #Science
What a Healthy Jungle Sounds Like
Species may have evolved their wide array of sounds to fill unused parts of the frequency spectrum. This could also reveal the degree of biodiversity in an ecosystem.
