Insect Population Plummeting
Extinction of 40% of the world’s insect population over the next few decades in inching closer. Habitat loss, pollution, and biologic factors continue to contribute to insect’s demise. Remediation technologies, […]
environment
State by State Actions to Protect Pollinators
States are key actors in decisions affecting pollinators. Pollinators are the keystone species for the planet’s survival. Pollinators continue to experience a decline. Pollinators are responsible for one of every
Blue Orchard Bees
Blue Orchard Bees are native bees and more efficient pollinators than honey bees. There are 140 species of Osmia bees. They are skilled at pollinating fruit trees-apples, pears, plums, and
Trees with Email Addresses
The City of Melbourne assigned email addresses to trees so the public can report problems. Instead the trees are receiving love letters from the public. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/07/when-you-give-a-tree-an-email-address/398210/
Giant Bee thought extinct Found
Wallace’s giant bee (the size of a human thumb) was spotted in North Moluccas, Indonesia. The bee was building a nest inside a termite mound (which is where they live).
Are Animals Conscious?
Ross Anderson wrote ‘A Provocative Meditation on Animal Intelligence’ for The Atlantic March 2019. Anderson spent time with the Jain religious order to further investigate this question. Jainism believed for
Freezeout Lake in North Central Montana faces Low Water Levels
A prolonged drought in North Central Montana is affecting Freezeout Lake water levels. This in turn is affecting bird migration patterns. Birds stop at Freezeout Lake for food and rest
Washington State Trees are Dying
Hemlocks, red cedars, and big leaf maples are all dying in Washington State. Scientists believe the cause is climate change. Washington state has experienced an unprecedented drought in the past
Bird Populations are Declining
Bird populations across the world have diminished since 1970. Nearly 3 billion birds have been lost. Sparrows, blackbirds, swallows and finches have experience the greatest lost to 2.5 billion. Habitat
Insect Loss
Habitat loss is significantly affecting insects. Deforestation, chemical use, and climate change all contribute to insect habitat loss. Insects are the most important contributor to life on earth. Without insects,
Damage to the Amazon Affects Us All
The Amazon red squirrel and the green acouchi, two rodents from the Amazon are extinct. Their habitat is gone. Amazon insects, fish, and flowers are also extinct. Native bees are
Fire in Ice filled Landscapes
The effect of Arctic wildfires on carbon release: Arctic wildfires accelerate the release of organic carbon from the soil into the atmosphere, which can strengthen the feedback to warming. Graphic: