When We Let Nature Push Back
Category: Environment
A bit of history of Sweetwater State Park, and some thoughts on our changing perception of wilderness.
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Attenborough Speaks of Life and Science
Category: Ecology
I'm always ready to hear what David Attenborough has to say off the cuff, and if you're as much of a fan as I am, this interview is right up your ally. He talks of his life as a documentarian,...
Posted by Jeremy at 9:45 AM • 1 Comments •
Plant Sensitivities
Category: Ecology
Yet another great Monday morning read from Wayne (even if it was posted over the weekend): an explanation of the thigmonastic response, leaf folding in plants, and the differences between movement in animals and movement in plants....
Posted by Jeremy at 8:45 AM • 0 Comments •
Evaluating the 2008 Farm Bill
Category: Climate
Critterthink, the blog of the Center for Native Ecosystems in Denver, CO has posted a guide to the 2008 Farm Bill from a conservation perspective, highlighting what they call the good, the bad and the ugly. If you haven't had...
Posted by Jeremy at 10:00 AM • 1 Comments •
Geophagy in Amazonian Bats: Detox or Nutrition?
Category: Animals
I finally got around to blogging about this study published in PLoS One a few weeks ago, regarding geophagy in tropical species of bats. The study provides a nice overview of the literature and some of the potential reasons...
Posted by Jeremy at 11:45 AM • 1 Comments •
Remediating Acid Mine Drainage: History and Techniques in Appalachia
Category: Conservation
A bit of the basics of acid mine drainage remediation techniques.
Posted by Jeremy at 1:25 PM • 1 Comments •
We, Pine Beetles and Global Warming Make Three
Category: Animals
Ed has a great review of a recent paper in Nature presenting new research that describes just how extensive the damage done by the mountain pine beetle in British Columbia. The culprit of the outbreak is most likely climate change...
Posted by Jeremy at 11:15 AM • 1 Comments •
Stupid Quotes of the [Earth] Day
Category: Environment
Have a few laughs with me if you would for the love of Earth Day: From "Desperado" at Chron.commons: In recognition of Earth Day, there is an excellent article in the BBC News today which reveals the real agenda behind...
Posted by Jeremy at 11:00 AM • 2 Comments •
Birdfeeders Disrupt Ecology, Natural Selection
Category: Animals
It has been claimed in the past that birdfeeders were bad for the environment, and now a couple of researchers are looking into published literature on whether or not birdfeeders significantly disrupt the ecology and future evolution of birds. The...
Posted by Jeremy at 12:00 PM • 3 Comments •
I Want to Go Here
Category: Environment
This is a beautiful snapshot of Providence Canyon, right here in Georgia, believe it or not. The state parks down here seem to be a bit different from the fare up north. Can't wait to poke around a bit....
Posted by Jeremy at 11:30 AM • 3 Comments •
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