 Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal, EcoFocus is a biweekly column authored by our staff. To peruse back issues of the column, please reference the links below.
Hydraulic fracturing poses risks to us, ecosystems
by Russel Auwae, Joel Hogle, David Markman, and Ana Elisa Perez - August 29, 2010
Problems point to oil's impact
by Dr. Wlliam H. Schlesinger - August 15, 2010
West Nile virus alters ecological balance
by Dr. Shannon LaDeau - August 1, 2010
Take a moment to savor the age of 300 million ponds, lakes
by Dr. David Strayer - July 18, 2010
Water cycle runs on a local level
by Cornelia Harris, Kim Notin, and Dr. Jon Cole - July 4, 2010
Shorelines: Where people meet their river
by Dr. Stuart Findlay and Dr. David Strayer - June 20, 2010
Hardy mosquitoes defy humans, shape course of history
by Dr. Shannon L. LaDeau - June 6, 2010
Cary Institute's hands-on science teaches thinking
by Megan McLean - May 23, 2010
It's time to remember to protect fish population
by Dr. David L. Strayer - May 9, 2010
Volcanoes may help to cool the Earth
by Dr. Clive G. Jones - April 25, 2010
Ice-out records track climate change
by David C. Richardson - April 11, 2010
Even for city folks, ecology begins at home
by Dr. Steward T. A. Pickett - March 28, 2010
Cows can help with upkeep of ski trails
by Dr. Clive G. Jones - March 14, 2010
Biodiversity and human health: Why more species mean fewer cases of Lyme disease
by Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld - February 28, 2010
Our River on Drugs
by Dr. Emma Rosi-Marshall - February 14, 2010
Manage pathways to block invasive species
by Dr. David Strayer - January 31, 2010
Thinking about climate change during the winter
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - January 17, 2010
Breathing lessons: Living without oxygen
by Dr. Jonathan Cole and Dr. David Strayer - January 3, 2010
Global warming is real — despite e-mail hoax
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - December 20, 2009
Fish out of their own water
by Dr. David Strayer - December 6, 2009
Carbon dioxide: Where does it go?
by Vicky Kelly - November 22, 2009
Salt makes roads safe but can pollute water
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger and Dr. Stuart E.G. Findlay -November 08, 2009
In the Hudson River, some fish are made of maple leaves
by Dr. Jon Cole - October 25, 2009
Study the source to sift sound science from bias
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - October 11, 2009
At Cary Institute workshop, teachers are the learners
September 27, 2009
Curbing mercury emissions is crucial
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - September 13, 2009
Hemlocks on the Decline Again: Weak Trade Regulations Leave Forests Vulnerable to Invasive Pests
by Gary Lovett - August 30, 2009
Mountaintop coal digging has dire consequences
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - August 16, 2009
Managing watersheds is complex, but critical
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - August 2, 2009
Study finds diverse Adirondack lakes all connected by watershed
by Dr. Charles D. Canham - July 19, 2009
You can help protect watersheds
by Lori Quillen - July 5, 2009
N.Y. home to natural gas source, but extraction could do damage
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - June 21, 2009
Report traces river's past
by Dr. Stuart E.G. Findlay - June 7, 2009
Carbon tax more efficient than cap-and-trade
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - May 24, 2009
Climate shift fails to curtail acid rain
by Vicky Kelly - May 10, 2009
You can inspire tomorrow's 'green heroes'
by Kim Notin - April 26, 2009
Temporary pools do lasting good
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - April 12, 2009
Human progress leads to 'lost worlds'
by Dr. David L. Strayer - March 29, 2009
Warmer world means spring birds return sooner
by Jessica Vitale - March 15, 2009
Groundwater is essential
by Dr. David L. Strayer - March 1, 2009
Research energy, protect forests, and tax carbon to fight warming
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - February 15, 2009
No Child Left Inside
by Kim Notin, Cornelia Harris, and Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz - February 1, 2009
Rising human demand for fresh water on course to put other species at risk
by Dr. David L. Strayer - January 18, 2009
Endangered Species Act changes must be reversed
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - January 4, 2009
Tough times for polar bears
by Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld - December 21, 2008
Proposed shipping rules target invasive species
by Dr. David L. Strayer - December 7, 2008
Economic downturn could hurt your health
by Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld - November 23, 2008
Keeping balance in the environment
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - November 11, 2008
Gauging growing season
by Vicky Kelly - October 26, 2008
Local scientists aided Nobel-winning panel
by Drs. William H. Schlesinger, Peter M. Groffman, and Catherine O'Reilly - October 12, 2008
Institute helps teachers deepen their knowledge of ecosystems
by Lori Quillen - September 28, 2008
Tiny organisms critical to life processes
by Dr. Amy Burgin - September 14, 2008
Fungi assist in decomposition, team with plants to boost absorption
by Dr. Steward T.A. Pickett - August 31, 2008
Why you should care about ozone warnings
by Katherine Cassirer and Dr. Kathleen Weathers - August 17, 2008
Airborne pollutants harm diverse habitats
by Lori Quillen - August 3, 2008
Observation network to help study Hudson River estuary
by Dr. Stuart E.G. Findlay and Lori Quillen - July 20, 2008
The Army Corps of Engineers vs. muskrat engineers: Nature declared winner
by Dr. Clive G. Jones - July 6, 2008
Let lawn go — and reap the benefits
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - June 22, 2008
Puffins' habits change habitat
by Dr. Clive G. Jones - June 8, 2008
Is spring coming sooner?
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - May 25, 2008
Fire factor fading
by Dr. Charles D. Canham - May 11, 2008
Thorny shrub is a backyard bully
by Dr. Gary M. Lovett - April 27, 2008
Subtle cues spur awakening
by Dr. Steward T.A. Pickett - April 13, 2008
Chinese mitten crabs: Invasive species found in Hudson
by Dr. David L. Strayer - March 30, 2008
Streams cleanse water as they move it
by Dr. Stuart E.G. Findlay - March 16, 2008
Biofuels no easy answer
by Dr. Charles D. Canham - March 2, 2008
Acid rain problem lingers
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger and Dr. Gary M. Lovett - February 17, 2008
Plodding process lets invasive species take hold
by Dr. David L. Strayer - February 3, 2008
Forest change offers insight
by Daniel Katz and Dr. Gary M. Lovett - January 20, 2008
Warmer winters not only effect of climate change
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - January 6, 2008
Salt nixes ice - at a price
by Vicky Kelly - December 23, 2007
No free lunch with hydropower
by Dr. David L. Strayer - December 9, 2007
To benefit the environment most, try a living tree
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - November 25, 2007
Microbes make room for next season's growth
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman and Kim Notin - November 11, 2007
Autumn's palette
by Lori Quillen - October 28, 2007
Lessons from the ozone hole
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - October 14, 2007
Winter climate change and the rise of the plastic snowman
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - September 30, 2007
Too many deer harm fragile forest ecology
by Raymond Winchcombe - September 16, 2007
Protect tiny tributaries to preserve Hudson's health
by Dr. David L. Strayer - September 2, 2007
Human health hinges on species diversity
by Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld - August 19, 2007
CO2: A good thing- to a degree
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - August 5, 2007
Alien species can spur rapid change
by Dr. Michael L. Pace - July 22, 2007
Cash for acid rain monitoring is at risk
by Dr. Gary M. Lovett - July 8, 2007
Boosting oceans' capacity to absorb Co2 isn't best solution
by Dr. Jonathan J. Cole - June 24, 2007
Even older forests help sequester Co2
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - June 10, 2007
Ecologically sound urban designs more efficient, informative
by Dr. Stewart T.A. Pickett - May 27, 2007
Forests critical to preserving water quality
by Dr. Kathleen C. Weathers - May 13, 2007
Warming hits public consciousness
by Dr. Peter M. Groffman - April 22, 2007
Arrival of spring's warmth stirs amphibians back to life
by Judy Sullivan - April 8, 2007
There's no time to waste to stem warming trend
by Dr. William H. Schlesinger - March 25, 2007 |
