One recent analysis of 247 ski locations in the U.S. projects 50% reductions in the length of the winter recreation season over the next 30 years,
Author: William Schlesinger
Holiday Lights
An LED may cost a little more, but they last longer and use much less energy.
The race north
The future distribution of trees is of more than passing interest to a few weekend naturalists.
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.
Casting your last environmental footprint
If you want to leave a big carbon footprint on the atmosphere, choose cremation in an electric furnace.
William Schlesinger
air pollution, biogeochemistry, climate, environmental health, environmental policy, faculty
air pollution, biogeochemistry, climate, environmental health, environmental policy, faculty
Chemtrails
There is no credible evidence that chemtrails exist.
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.
Clearcutting the Oceans
The controversial Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Refuge is an attempt to maintain some shelter for endangered marine organisms.
Shameless Self-promotion
As usual, my next blog post will be on Tuesday, October 10, but meanwhile….. The book I wrote as a result of receipt of the International Ecology Institute (IEI) prize in terrestrial ecology has nowContinue reading