The contrasting structure and energy partitioning of different vegetation types moderate canopy surface temperature, and thus vegetation types may differ in their buffer ability toward temperature fluctuations. To better ...
Environment
May 27, 2020
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Wetlands, floodplains and aquatic habitats are some of Utah's most important ecosystems. They are home to many bird, plant and fish species, and they provide unique outdoor recreation opportunities.
Environment
Mar 4, 2020
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Images of desperate, singed koalas in blackened landscapes have come to symbolize the damage to nature this bushfire season. Such imagery has catalyzed global concern, but the toll on biodiversity is much more pervasive.
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2020
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A changing climate in the 21st century will significantly alter the coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest, according to modeling by Oregon State University researchers.
Environment
Feb 6, 2019
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An elephant never forgets. This seems to be the case, at least, for elephants roaming about Namibia, looking for food, fresh water, and other resources.
Ecology
Jan 9, 2019
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Over the last few years Arctic scientists have reported a surprising finding: large areas of the Arctic are turning brown. This is in part due to extreme events linked to winter weather, such as sudden, short-lived periods ...
Environment
Nov 26, 2018
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A study led by the University of Southampton has shown the greening up of vegetation prior to the rainy season in Africa is more widespread than previously understood.
Environment
Jul 2, 2018
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California is burning – a sentence we've heard far too often this year. Sydney is currently on bushfire alert, as firefighters battle a fire in the Hunter Valley region and temperatures are set to top 40℃.
Earth Sciences
Dec 15, 2017
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(PhysOrg.com) -- New research by UCLA life scientists could lead to predictions of which plant species will escape extinction from climate change.
Ecology
Apr 6, 2012
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Analysis of a massive set of mammal data accessed through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal has helped quantify the influence of various environmental factors on which species are present in ...
Ecology
Nov 11, 2011
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