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Bats not the enemy in the fight against COVID-19
… do not have countermeasures (e.g., Nipah virus). So, understanding what drives the spillover of bat-borne viruses … would be so much easier and safer. Virologists get quick publications easily from bats and bats have few defenders … has not been confirmed from bats. “Bats still get the primary blame, even for MERS, despite clear documentation …
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Science in action: Lake trout research informs new Adirondack nature preserve
Science in action: Lake trout research informs new Adirondack nature preserve … and the natural world are so amazing. There is so much variation out there.” The Nature Conservancy and its … this nearly pristine lake and watershed, providing a better understanding of how the natural world works and how it is …
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Michael J Fargione
… public use of our natural areas. To promote greater understanding of the Institute's work through outdoor-based … Institute's ecological research efforts in areas related to primary responsibilities and as other duties allow. … understand wildlife distribution and abundance in managed ecosystems. The ecological role of man-made nest boxes as …
lizzy elliott - 12/18/2020 - 09:50
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To Be Equitable, US Urban Green Infrastructure Planning Must Transform
… in planning processes, and puts forth an assessment framework and recommendations for advancing more equitable … city planning documents from 20 US cities, using a novel framework that focused on vision, process, and distribution. … of the Urban Systems Lab. More details and other project publications can be found at www.giequity.org . …
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Dr. David L. Strayer
… effects of zebra mussels on the Hudson River ecosystem, and understanding the roles of suspension-feeding animals in ecosystems. Strayer also works on broader issues in … of species and ecosystems. In addition to his scientific publications, Strayer has written several dozen essays for …
ltumblety - 11/10/2023 - 15:40
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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… stretched the boundaries of ecosystem science, advancing understanding of how forests process pollution, cycle … Capital Region, Lovett was shaped by summers at Helderberg Lake in a cabin his parents built by hand. He received a BS … into action drew on his expertise on the interplay between ecosystems and the atmospheric deposition of pollutants. …
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Exposure to past temperature variability may help forests cope with climate change
… the planet warms and temperatures become more extreme. The framework can help set conservation priorities, support … and we expect this to cause really different impacts across ecosystems, including forests. Our study highlights how … are changing. Our analysis offers a framework to hone this understanding on a global scale – helping to improve …
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Fifty-year-old law proves we can address environmental challenges
… and excessive nutrient loads fueled runaway algal growth in Lake Erie. Over his long life, Trautman watched as … few Americans are old enough to remember the widespread and gross water pollution before the law. Issues like climate … delay acting on big problems until we have full scientific understanding, perfect technical solutions and broad …
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Animal reservoirs—where the next SARS-CoV-2 variant could arise
… at the University of Sydney, said in an interview. Understanding how the virus jumps between species—known to … humans. Containing the pandemic will require a deeper understanding of how these events occur and their impact on … and economic impact, they estimated that efforts at primary prevention—spotting emerging viruses before they …
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How Lyme disease became unstoppable
… drop vast amounts of acorns to increase their chances of reproduction, rodent populations will devour these … north. And as Ostfeld has stated in interviews with other publications, it is likely doing the same for the … in the United States today. Ostfeld is putting his primary hope in vaccines. While an early vaccine, developed …
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