Burned Amazon Forests Stay Hot and Stressed for Decades, Finds New NASA-Supported Study
"We're finding that burning has major ecological impacts over large timescales and that regeneration is much more at risk-it's slower or not happening at all."
Maintaining vast areas of monoculture turfgrass leads to significant environmental consequences, using one-third of residential water while contributing to pollution and health risks.
How much do London's councils make from day festivals?
The future of music festivals in London's parks is uncertain due to legal challenges from community groups concerned about access and ecological impact.
Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Automation in Software
The introduction of diclofenac as a livestock painkiller led to the rapid extinction of vultures in India, causing a public health crisis due to carcass accumulation.
Why are ancient trees important and what protection do they have?
"Ancient trees are those which have passed beyond maturity and are into the ancient life phase - which for some trees can be the longest stage of their life."
'Ghost forests' in North Carolina are visible from space
Ghost forests are spreading rapidly in North Carolina, visible from space, due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion affecting coastal ecosystems.