Nature is validating what we know about climate change from long-term records of temperature.
agriculture
Humus
If we are to store carbon in soils, better management of agricultural lands might be one avenue to pursue.
Methane revisited
The decline in δ13C to a more negative value is not compatible with the idea that fossil fuels are the source of rising methane in the atmosphere.
Pesticide Déjà-Vu
As the evidence against neonicotinoids rolls in, we will face another challenge between corporate deep pockets and what is good for the natural world.
Why Species Matter
Conserving diversity ensures a more productive and stable set of ecosystems on which humans depend.
Natural Climate Solutions
Enhancement of natural carbon sinks would allow a more orderly withdrawal of fossil fuels from our economy during the next several decades.
Biogenic Energy
Forest biomass is not carbon-neutral in a meaningful time frame.
Feeding Fido
In the United States, dogs and cats consume the dietary energy of 62 million people, which is about 20% of our population.
Bill Schlesinger
agriculture, climate, environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, faculty
agriculture, climate, environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, faculty
Climate Change Economics
The impacts of climate change are likely to cause a 1.2% decline in GDP across the U.S. per one degree rise in temperature (C)
Harvesting Earth’s bounty
Humans appropriate about 40% of all terrestrial plant production for various purposes