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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… to control nitrogen, and how this regulates forest growth, carbon sequestration, and nitrogen pollution to streams. … pollution monitoring, to prevent damage to our nation’s natural resources. Cary Senior Scientist Emeritus Charlie … me so sad — for his family, friends, and discipline. His influence is deep & has shaped thought about ecosystems, & …
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Dr. Danielle Hare
… connectivity shapes water quality, (2) the spatio-temporal influence of groundwater on stream water patterns and … the University of Connecticut in Ecosystem Ecology in the Natural Resources and Environment department, working with … research examined how changing stream temperature affects organic carbon cycling and stream ecosystems, and methods to …
ltumblety - 02/05/2024 - 09:36
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Dr. Winslow D. Hansen
… forest ecology, social-ecological resilience, natural disturbance 845 677-7600 x138hansenw@caryinstitute.org Forests influence climate and sustain life globally. Trees sequester … responding to environmental change. He is also developing novel techniques that integrate remote sensing and computer …
ltumblety - 11/15/2023 - 14:15
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Q&A with Winslow Hansen: Wildfire in the western US
… critical. More fuel feeds bigger fires. What factors influence wildfire regimes? ‘Wildfire regime’ … even December. Why are some wildfires good? Fire is a natural part of many ecosystems and promotes plant and … where managers and scientists come together to explore novel potential solutions that could save lives and …
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Road salt: Protecting China’s drivers, but at what cost?
… chloride salts increase the salt concentration of water sources and soil. This affects the growth of roadside … It stipulated that the chlorine content of non-chloride organic agents must not exceed 1 per cent. In 2015, some … bodies. Reduce salts and adopt alternatives Before novel snowmelt agents with clear environmental advantages …
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Dr. Jane M. Lucas
… abundant microorganisms help fertilize plants and recycle organic debris, with important implications for agriculture … how livestock antibiotics affect soil microbes, soil carbon storage, nitrogen cycling, and the rise of antibiotic … where she studied how nutrient availability and antibiotics influence tropical soil communities. Past work has looked at …
ltumblety - 11/15/2023 - 14:12
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What’s killing giant tropical trees? With $1.7M in awards, a Cary-led team aims to find out
… trees in tropical forests store a stunning amount of carbon. A new tree forensics project seeks to find out why … the largest trees in tropical forests disproportionately influence the future of our planet's climate,” explained … in the UK with additional funding from the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council. She and Gora will be …
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Destroyed habitat creates the perfect conditions for coronavirus to emerge
… ago it was widely thought that tropical forests and intact natural environments teeming with exotic wildlife threatened … like Ebola, SARS, bird flu and now COVID-19, caused by a novel coronavirus, are on the rise. Pathogens are crossing … Bard College, New York, studies how environmental changes influence the probability that humans will be exposed to …
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Soil carbon sequestration as a climate change solution
Soil carbon sequestration as a climate change solution … recognized (and I thoroughly agree) that soils with lots of organic matter are good for plant growth, retention of water … not a net sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide from other sources. One reason that soil carbon sequestration is …
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Can humans be part of healthy ecosystems?
… estimates only 3% of land on Earth remains untouched by our influence. CrowdScience listener Teri has witnessed the harmful effects of development on natural habitats near her home, and wonders whether we can … Bill Tripp - Karuk Tribe member and Director of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy, Karuk Tribe Department …