Atmospheric microplastic transport predominantly derived from oceans, study finds
Microplastics in our natural environments are of increasing concern as these tiny particles (
News tagged with urban agriculture
Fading lights: Comprehensive study unveils multiple threats to North America's firefly populations
A study conducted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Bucknell University; Penn State University; and the USDA has shed light on the precarious situation facing firefly ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 29, 2024
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West Nile virus emergence and spread in Europe positively associated with agricultural activities
The spread of West Nile virus in Europe is strongly linked to agricultural activities, urbanization, and bird migration, according to a modeling study published January 25, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens ...
Ecology
Jan 25, 2024
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Food from urban agriculture has carbon footprint six times larger than conventional produce, study shows
A new University of Michigan-led international study finds that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.
Agriculture
Jan 22, 2024
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Climate change, urbanization drive major declines in L.A.'s birds
Climate change isn't the only threat facing California's birds. Over the course of the 20th century, urban sprawl and agricultural development have dramatically changed the landscape of the state, forcing many native species ...
Ecology
Feb 22, 2023
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To prevent the next pandemic, restore wildlife habitats
Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans, according to two new companion studies.
Ecology
Nov 16, 2022
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Study of how far pollen travels in atmosphere reveals new insights into causes of urban hay fever
Published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, a five-year study analyzed the atmosphere over the Amazon Rainforest to track the height and distance that hay fever-causing particles like pollen and fungi can travel.
Environment
Sep 21, 2022
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Urban crops can have higher yields than conventional farming
As urban populations boom, urban agriculture is increasingly looked to as a local food source and a way to help combat inequitable food access. But little is known about how productive urban agriculture is compared to conventional, ...
Agriculture
Aug 23, 2022
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Study finds Florida's 76,000 ponds emit more carbon than they store
When you look at ponds, you might see birds and fish, but you probably don't think about carbon. In fact, Florida's 76,000 ponds store plenty of carbon, and a lot of it escapes into the atmosphere.
Environment
Mar 9, 2022
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290 million new city dwellers benefit China's climate balance
Contrary to popular belief, China's massive emigration from rural areas to cities has been shown to have a positive effect on China's carbon stocks. Urbanization can even play a role in attaining climate neutrality. This ...
Environment
Feb 23, 2022
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