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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… contributions have been diverse and have had a very high impact.” His early research transformed how scientists … a brilliant path as both a scientist and a high quality human being. Scott Ollinger Speaking on behalf of …
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Soil carbon sequestration as a climate change solution
… to the world’s population now accounts for about 1/3 of human emissions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, much … in most soils. Thus, suggestions that we can mitigate the impact of fossil fuel combustion by increasing carbon … carbon sequestration is slow stems from its nitrogen and phosphorus contents, which are also lost alongside soil …
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Cary to co-lead $4.8M study on how environmental conditions shape viral outbreaks in wild rodents
… project will monitor how changing seasons, land use, and human behavior influence viral outbreaks in wild rodent … difficult to study how changing environmental conditions impact virus transmission in the wild. With $2.9 million in … National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Global Health Program . “And the chances of a virus …
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Jonathan J. Cole: In Memory
… understanding of the role that inland waters play in the global carbon cycle. Up to 50 percent of the carbon stored … have Jon as an advisor to my PhD. As both a scientist and a human being, he was playful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking. He had a huge impact on biogeochemistry and aquatic ecology, and on the …
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Animal reservoirs—where the next SARS-CoV-2 variant could arise
… COVID-19, one infected individual—4-year-old Nadia—made global headlines. A Malayan tiger residing in New York’s … the first animals known to have contracted the virus from a human, likely a caretaker. Some animals infected with … a deeper understanding of how these events occur and their impact on viral evolution. Distinct virus populations …
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Elizabeth Valentine
… manages two field studies conducted on Cary property on the impact of environmental stressors and human activities on soil health and productivity in …
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Strategies for achieving equitable green infrastructure in US urban planning
… prepares users to effectively consider how decisions impact the function, equitable outcomes, or desired benefits … press release .) Discover related resources, including publications, essays, a white paper , a Story Map , … actions and increased environmental literacy. Staff are global experts in the ecology of: cities, disease, forests, …
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Hydrogen fuels
… water vapor. Hydrogen would seem to have little direct impact Earth’s climate or its ozone layer. But, … an explanation. It is easy to jump to the conclusion that human production of hydrogen as fuel may be responsible, but … P.C. et al. 1999. Molecular hydrogen in the troposphere: Global distribution and budget. Journal of Geophysical …
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Livestock antibiotics and rising temperatures disrupt soil microbial communities
… stores are found in soils. Due to climate warming and other human activities that affect soil microorganisms, this … to get a sense of how two increasing stressors impact soils.” Monensin was selected because it is a … is critical to supporting soil health in the face of global change. If we do not manage for interactive effects, …
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Human impact on the environment may make pandemics more likely, experts warn
Human impact on the environment may make pandemics more likely, … ability of a virus to mutate and adapt from animals to the human system is very rare, but the expansion of the human … the threat going forward. First, he suggests launching a global effort to identify viruses in wildlife that could …
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