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Decline in Songbirds due to Chemical Use
Read story →: Decline in Songbirds due to Chemical UseBird biodiversity is declining. There is a 29% total bird decline since 1970. Birds are a critical part of the living tapestry. When birds decline, pest increases and pollination decreases. Pollination is…
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Cypress Trees In North Carolina older than 2,000 years
Read story →: Cypress Trees In North Carolina older than 2,000 yearsDendrochronology is the scientific method of dating trees based on their rings. David Stahle, a professor a the University of Arkansas first visited the Black River area in the 1980s with friend.…
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Prairie Strips add Benefits for Farmers
Read story →: Prairie Strips add Benefits for FarmersGary Guthrie, an Iowa farmer, did an experiment on his farm. He added three prairie strips to his crops. Gary realized after hearing the buzz and hum of pollinators, how much more…
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Chesapeake Bay Islands are Disappearing
Read story →: Chesapeake Bay Islands are DisappearingAbandoned islands and vanishing communities is becoming the norm in Chesapeake Bay. Since the 1600s, based on some accounts, there are 400 drowned islands. Holland island is now just a few marshlands.…
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Heat Waves in the Pacific threaten Sea Life
Read story →: Heat Waves in the Pacific threaten Sea LifeA massive heat wave lasting three years off the coast of Hawaii caught scientists off guard. Researchers are aware nowadays. They are expecting another massive ‘blob’ in the Pacific waters. The ‘blob’…
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Red Wolves Declining
Read story →: Red Wolves DecliningRed wolves primarily inhabit North Carolina’s Albemarle Peninsula. There fewer than 30 red wolves are known. US Fish and Wildlife track red wolves via the Red Wolf Recovery Program. Challenges exist for…
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Fungus Targets Peruvian Rain Forest Frogs
Read story →: Fungus Targets Peruvian Rain Forest FrogsUniversity of Michigan biologists documented the presence chytrid fungus in 80 species of Amazon Peruvian frogs. The chytrid fungus has caused amphibian declines worldwide over the last 40 years. Scientists ignored the…
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Listen to the Sequoias
Read story →: Listen to the SequoiasThe planet needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every kind. Have you ever listened to the forest? Have you listened to your plants? The earth needs to be habitable…
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Crows Bring Gifts to Young Girl
Read story →: Crows Bring Gifts to Young GirlCrows are known for their intelligence. Gabi Mann began feeding the crows in her yard four years ago. The treats began when she got out of the car and food would fall…