Environment Archives - Page 60 of 133

Apr 30 2018 | karol orzechowski

The Manure Surplus: Digging Into The Numbers

The number of animals being farmed in the U.S. generates so much manure, that it exceeds the fertilization needs of crop and grazing land by alarming rates. READ MORE

Apr 16 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Boat Noise And Fish Communication

Near constant low frequency sound reduces the communication space for certain fish species during critical biological periods. READ MORE

Apr 9 2018 | karol orzechowski

Benefits Of Artificial Reefs

Artificial reefs may be able to buffer rare and non-migratory species from local extinction in times of drought, and should be considered in efforts to preserve aquatic biodiversity. READ MORE

Apr 6 2018 | Laura Thomas-Walters

Unintended Consequences Of Banning Wild Meat

Trust in government policies can be undermined if they conflict with peoples’ experiences, as happened in Sierra Leone following the Ebola outbreak in 2013. READ MORE

Mar 29 2018 | karol orzechowski

Agriculture And Our Planetary Carrying Capacity

Two planetary boundaries have been fully transgressed: biosphere integrity and biogeochemical flows. Agriculture has been the major driver of both transgressions. Where do we go from here? READ MORE

Mar 28 2018 | karol orzechowski

How Faunalytics Is Helping Conservation Efforts In Africa

The story of a conservationist from Cameroon highlights the range of ways Faunalytics' Research Library helps animal advocates from all over the world do their work. READ MORE

Mar 26 2018 | Brenda Harriman

Weighing The Health And Climate Benefits Of Eating Less Meat

The monetized value of health improvements from eating less meat could be comparable with, and possibly larger than, the environmental benefits. READ MORE

Mar 13 2018 | karol orzechowski

Vultures, Ethics, And Roadkill

Is there a respectful way to treat the dead left behind by roadkill accidents? What about the vultures and other scavengers who would otherwise eat the carcasses? This paper considers the questions. READ MORE

Mar 9 2018 | Jamie Harris

Comparing Clean Meat To The Adoption Of Nuclear Power

An analysis of the adoption of nuclear power in France suggests possible contexts and strategies for the successful institutional introduction of clean meat. READ MORE

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