Science and art leave a record of environmental condition, as it affects the human perception of environmental conditions.
Author: William Schlesinger
Dispersal
With the ongoing changes in global climate, will species move fast enough to keep up with favorable habitats
Whatever happened to peak oil?
The challenge of dealing with declining oil production will define the world we live in.
Do Species Matter?
An increasing body of scientific work suggests that a diverse world—what biologists call high biodiversity—is a healthier world
What Ever Happened to Acid Rain?
A cap-and-trade program was put into effect by President George H.W. Bush to curtail SO2 emissions from power plants.
Forecasting Disasters
Ecologists have a message: focus on variation as a means for forecasting impending disaster.
William Schlesinger
biodiversity, climate, conservation, energy, faculty, natural habitat, population growth
biodiversity, climate, conservation, energy, faculty, natural habitat, population growth
A Vibram Sole on Nature
The rapidly growing human population and its global economy are not likely to improve matters for the rest of the biosphere.
Preparing for a Drought-prone World
Future drought is likely to have major effects on natural landscapes and the plants that inhabit them.
Groundwater Dynamics
The mean age of groundwater is about 1000 years, which is why it is so difficult to remediate groundwater pollution.
Better Living Through Chemistry
One might hope that we could require chemical manufacturers to show that a product is safe before it is sold.